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Community gardens and partnership working are flourishing

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) is continuing to work in partnership with Abundant Borders to encourage the…

17th February 2021

Funding, General, Our Community, Our Developments

Future of BHA BeFriend service assured thanks to Lottery funding

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) has been awarded £200,000 by The National Lottery Community Fund to support…

3rd February 2021

Funding, General, Our Community

Breathing Space bench offers place for reflection

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) has unveiled a special ‘Breathing Space’ bench at their new development in…

1st February 2021

Events, General, Our Community

Are you a BHA customer living in Marine Square, Eyemouth?Your Neighbourhood Manager Tim Rennie will be in the area on Tuesday 31st May 2022 from 1pm.Pop over and say hi - It's a great opportunity for you to share you thoughts and let us know how we can support you.For more information about our new Neighbourhood Manager Team visit: www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/news/meet-our-new-neighbourhood-managers/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Do you have household fuel debt?We have secured Scottish Government funding to help tenants reduce fuel debt.We can also work with you or refer you to independent sources of advice to help you reduce your energy use.For more information give us a call on 0800 652 8104 or if you prefer you can send an email to info@berwickshirehousing.org.ukBorders Housing Network - working together for a better BordersEildon Housing Waverley Housing SBHA HomeChoice ... See MoreSee Less

5 hours ago ·

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How can I save money on my energy bills?There are many small and simple ways you can start to save money on your energy bills, such as only filling the kettle with the water you need to boil, using a shower instead of a bath and switching off lights in an empty room.For more energy saving tips around the home visit: www.changeworks.org.uk/what-we-do/energy-and-fuel-poverty/energy-saving-advice/energy-saving-tips...To view more Energy FAQs put together by Changeworks visit: www.changeworks.org.uk/what-we-do/energy-and-fuel-poverty/energy-saving-advice/faqs-your-question...If you can’t see your question answered you can contact their Affordable Warmth Team on 0800 870 8800 or email warmth@changeworks.org.uk ... See MoreSee Less

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Did you know home contents insurance is a lot more affordable than you may think?As we do not provide home contents insurance as part of your tenancy agreement, it’s a good idea to consider having your own contents cover in place, so your belongings are covered against fire, theft and other risks, such as accidental damage.There are many insurance companies, comparison sites, banks, supermarkets and building societies that can now provide Home Contents Insurance at competitive prices – and depending on the insurance company, the cost of your home contents insurance can be paid weekly, fortnightly or monthly by payment card/ direct debit or annually by cheque, postal order, credit or debit card.To make things easier for our customers, we have teamed up with the SFHA, Thistle Tenant Risks, and Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc who provide the Diamond Insurance Scheme, a specialist Tenants Contents Insurance policy. The scheme offers affordable cover with special low minimum sums insured, to ensure that you only pay for the cover you need. For example,🔹 Standard cover for a BHA customer aged 60 and over with a £6,000 sum insured will cost as little as £1.15 fortnightly or £22.47 annually.🔹 Standard cover for a BHA customer under 60, with a £9,000 sum insured will pay £1.74 fortnightly or £33.71 annually. If you don’t have contents cover in place and the worst happens, it can cost a lot of money to replace your damaged items. Can you afford not to be covered?For more information visit: www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/news/are-you-prepared-for-the-unexpected/#SupportingYou ... See MoreSee Less

1 day ago ·

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Need help getting into work? Our BEAM project can assist with CVs, confidence building, training and much more.Contact the team today by sending an email to Beam1@thewisegroup.co.ukFor more information visit: www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/news/need-help-getting-into-work/Eildon Housing SBHA HomeChoice Waverley Housing The Wise Group ... See MoreSee Less

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Lunch Plus will be visiting Greenlaw Village Hall between 12-2pm TOMORROW (Thursday 26th May 2022).Why not pop along and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch of homemade soup and sandwiches. Then stay for a chat with friends and enjoy some fun filled activities.Lunch and activities are provided free of charge, supported by Abundant Borders, our BHABeFriend team and the Scottish Government Communities Recovery Fund.To find out more about this fantastic project visit: www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/news/lunch-plus-brings-food-fun-and-games-to-villages-across-berwi... ... See MoreSee Less

2 days ago ·

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Borders College Open Days take place this week!If you're considering Borders College as an option this year, then go along to one of the Open Days and see what they have to offer.For more information and to book tickets visit: www.borderscollege.ac.uk/openday ... See MoreSee Less

2 days ago ·

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I have a prepayment meter. How much more will I have to pay for my energy?Prepayment meters will also be affected by increased rate changes. It means your meter will run out of credit more quickly than before. How much will depend on how much energy you use. For example, a top-up that used to last you seven days may now only last four or five days.If you are struggling with the rise in your energy costs, Changeworks have a team at Home Energy Scotland that offer completely free and impartial advice on all manner of energy topics. Their expert advisors can talk you through simple ways you can reduce your energy use and save money on your bills – what might seem like small changes can add up to make a big difference. They can also find out if you’re eligible for any grants or funding. You can get in touch with the team by calling 0800 808 2282 or by visiting homeenergyscotland.org/contact.For more Energy FAQs put together by Changeworks visit: www.changeworks.org.uk/what-we-do/energy-and-fuel-poverty/energy-saving-advice/faqs-your-question...If you can’t see your question answered you can contact their Affordable Warmth Team on 0800 870 8800 or email warmth@changeworks.org.uk ... See MoreSee Less

2 days ago ·

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You're not alone if you're worried about money.Many people are finding it hard to make ends meet. So, if you're worried about money, know that you're not alone. And it's important for you to get the financial support that you're entitled to. The first step towards overcoming your money worries starts with finding the right support. This is why the Scottish Government have launched Money Support Scotland.To find out what help is available visit: www.moneysupport.scot. ... See MoreSee Less

3 days ago ·

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You can view this weeks available homes by visiting either our website www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/find-a-home/homes-to-let/ or if you prefer you can go directly to the These Homes website www.thesehomes.com/To apply for any of our available homes you MUST be registered on These Homes. To register you will need to go to www.thesehomes.com and complete our online application form. If you have any queries or need support to complete the registration process you can speak to our Customer Experience Team by calling 0800 652 8104 or if you prefer you can email the team at info@berwickshirehousing.org.uk.For more information on These Homes please visit our website at: www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/find-a-home/these-homes-the-new-way-of-letting-our-homes/The closing date to apply is 11am on Tuesday 31st May 2022. ... See MoreSee Less

3 days ago ·

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