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Get set for a whole ‘Month of Community’!

BHA BeFriend are teaming up with the Eden Project and Abundant Borders to celebrate summer 2021…

19th May 2021

Events, General, Our Community

Getting to know you and your home better

We are currently carrying out two important pieces of work around getting to know you and…

13th May 2021

General, Your Tenancy

BHA and Penumbra join forces on BeWell pilot project

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) has joined forces with leading mental health charity, Penumbra, on a new…

5th May 2021

Funding, General, Our Community, Our Staff

Our popular Skip & Scrap scheme is back in Chirnside!This Thursday (30th September 2021) we will be providing a skip in the Lammerview Car Park, Chirnside.The aim of the ‘Skip and Scrap’ scheme is to help keep our housing estates looking tidy and give those with no access to their local recycling centres the chance to have a clear out. You will be able to freely dispose of unwanted general household items/ garden waste and they will be taken away for you – free of charge.Please note we can NOT take fridges/freezers/fridge-freezers/car tyresWe will also be on hand to help on the day with larger items that you can not move yourself, just give our Duns Office a call on 01361 884000 and we can arrange this for you. Due to the current coronavirus restrictions, if you are attending the skip area to dispose of your items please ensure you are following social distancing guidelines.Keep your eyes peeled on our Facebook page for more Skip and Scrap events coming soon!See you there!#SupportingYouBHABeFriend Eyemouth Duns Coldstream Chirnside Preston, Scottish Borders Reston, Scottish Borders Greenlaw Ayton Village Berwickshire Cockburnspath and Cove Gordon, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Allanton Birgham, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Paxton Scottish Borders , Berwickshire Scotland Longformacus Berwick on Tweed Coldingham Hume, Scottish Borders Eccles, Scottish Borders Auchencrow Gavinton, Berwickshire Foulden, Berwickshire Westruther Leitholm Polwarth, Scottish Borders ... See MoreSee Less

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You may remember back in June our trusted research partners, MMC Research and Marketing, along with BHA staff were calling our customers to take part in an online survey. We are aiming to keep all our customer records up to date, and so BHA staff will be continuing these calls to any of our customers who did not complete this survey either online or over the telephone.Please be assured if you receive a call regarding our customer survey this is not a scam call.The survey should only take 5 minutes of your time and will make a huge difference to the level of service we provide to you. The questions in the survey are designed to make sure we have your correct contact details and will allow us to create a customer profile for you, so that we can be better informed about your personal requirements when you talk to us.Each question has a ‘prefer not to say’ option which means you can choose what you’d like to share and what you’d like to keep private. If you are contacted, we really hope you will take part and help us #SupportYou.Please remember if you have any queries or concerns regarding our phone survey please give us a call on 01361 884000 or you can email us at info@berwickshirehousing.org.uk. Alternatively, if you prefer you can send us a private message on Facebook.#SupportingYouBHABeFriend Eyemouth Duns Coldstream Chirnside Preston, Scottish Borders Reston, Scottish Borders Greenlaw Ayton Village Berwickshire Cockburnspath and Cove Gordon, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Allanton Birgham, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Paxton Scottish Borders , Berwickshire Scotland Longformacus Berwick on Tweed Coldingham Hume, Scottish Borders Eccles, Scottish Borders Auchencrow Gavinton, Berwickshire Foulden, Berwickshire Westruther Leitholm Polwarth, Scottish Borders ... See MoreSee Less

1 day ago ·

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It was party time at Boston Court in Duns as its oldest resident Mary Jeffrey celebrated her 100th birthday.Mary celebrated in style on Sunday (September 19) at a party for family, friends and former neighbours and on Wednesday her fellow residents at Boston Court, our independent living accommodation in Duns, gathered to mark the occasion.To read the full story visit: www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/news/boston-court-celebrates-marys-100th-birthday/BHABeFriend Eyemouth Duns Coldstream Chirnside Preston, Scottish Borders Reston, Scottish Borders Greenlaw Ayton Village Berwickshire Cockburnspath and Cove Gordon, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Allanton Birgham, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Paxton Scottish Borders , Berwickshire Scotland Longformacus Berwick on Tweed Coldingham Hume, Scottish Borders Eccles, Scottish Borders Auchencrow Gavinton, Berwickshire Foulden, Berwickshire Westruther Leitholm Polwarth, Scottish Borders ... See MoreSee Less

1 day ago ·

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Don't forget the closing date for this weeks properties is 11am tomorrow (Tuesday 28th September 2021).You can view this week’s 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.comTo apply for any of this weeks homes you MUST be registered on TheseHomes. To register go to www.thesehomes.com and complete our online application form.#SupportingYouBHABeFriend Eyemouth Duns Coldstream Chirnside Preston, Scottish Borders Reston, Scottish Borders Greenlaw Ayton Village Berwickshire Cockburnspath and Cove Gordon, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Allanton Birgham, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Paxton Scottish Borders , Berwickshire Scotland Longformacus Berwick on Tweed Coldingham Hume, Scottish Borders Eccles, Scottish Borders Auchencrow Gavinton, Berwickshire Foulden, Berwickshire Westruther Leitholm Polwarth, Scottish Borders ... See MoreSee Less

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The eligibility date to receive the next Carer’s Allowance Supplement in Scotland is 11th October 2021.This means that if you are a carer who is getting Carer's Allowance from the Department for Work and Pensions on that date, you will automatically receive a payment in December.If you are a carer and think you could be eligible for Carer's Allowance, you can contact Citizens Advice Scotland or your Local Authority welfare advisor. Carers are advised to consider their personal circumstances before applying for Carer's Allowance.You can find details of your local Citizens Advice Bureau here: www.cas.org.uk#SupportingYouBHABeFriend Eyemouth Duns Coldstream Chirnside Preston, Scottish Borders Reston, Scottish Borders Greenlaw Ayton Village Berwickshire Cockburnspath and Cove Gordon, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Allanton Birgham, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Paxton Scottish Borders , Berwickshire Scotland Longformacus Berwick on Tweed Coldingham Hume, Scottish Borders Eccles, Scottish Borders Auchencrow Gavinton, Berwickshire Foulden, Berwickshire Westruther Leitholm Polwarth, Scottish Borderswww.facebook.com/SocSecScot/photos/a.490092498137726/1226814814465487/ ... See MoreSee Less

4 days ago ·

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Did you know gangs from cities in England are travelling to rural/ coastal Scotland to deliver drugs and collect cash?Are you being used in this way or do you know/ suspect someone who is? Speak up. Stay safe and call Crime Stoppers now on 0800 555111.#Countylines #Cuckooing.Crimestoppers-uk.orgPolice Scotland Eildon Housing SBHA HomeChoice Waverley Housing Borders Housing Network - working together for a better BordersBHABeFriend Eyemouth Duns Coldstream Chirnside Reston, Scottish Borders Greenlaw Ayton Village Berwickshire Cockburnspath and Cove Gordon, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Allanton Birgham, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Paxton Scottish Borders , Berwickshire Scotland Longformacus Preston, Scottish Borders Berwick on Tweed Coldingham Hume, Scottish Borders Eccles, Scottish Borders Auchencrow Gavinton, Berwickshire Foulden, Berwickshire Westruther Leitholm Polwarth, Scottish Borders ... See MoreSee Less

5 days ago ·

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Fantastic to see our BHABeFriend team joining forces with Abundant Borders to bring 'Lunch Plus' to our local communities!Why not pop along and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch whilst enjoying some fun filled activities to keep your mind and body active - See you there!#SupportingYouBHABeFriend Eyemouth Duns Coldstream Chirnside Preston, Scottish Borders Reston, Scottish Borders Greenlaw Ayton Village Berwickshire Cockburnspath and Cove Gordon, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Allanton Birgham, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Paxton Scottish Borders , Berwickshire Scotland Longformacus Berwick on Tweed Coldingham Hume, Scottish Borders Eccles, Scottish Borders Auchencrow Gavinton, Berwickshire Foulden, Berwickshire Westruther Leitholm Polwarth, Scottish Borders www.facebook.com/abundantborders/posts/2949266701955038 ... See MoreSee Less

5 days ago ·

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Last year. due to COVID-19 the Government introduced a £20 per week increase in Universal Credit payments, to support struggling households through the pandemic. In April 2021, they agreed to extend this; however, only for six months and this is due to expire at the end of September 2021.Claimants are now being notified via their online accounts of the date they will receive their last Universal Credit 'uplift' payment. An example of the notification reads:'You have been getting an extra £86.67 each month since 27 April 2020. This is a temporary increase because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This increase will end soon.Your payment on 27 September 2021 will be the last time you receive this amount ...'To highlight the changes and help you budget your finances, we have listed below the changes in the Universal Credit standard allowance element. The standard allowance uplift of £20 per week (£86.67 per month) ending will have the following impact - • Single claimants under 25 will reduce from £344.00 to £257.33• Single claimants 25 or over will reduce from £411.51 to £324.84• Couples who are both under 25 will reduce from £490.60 to £403.93• Couples with one or both over 25 will reduce from £596.58 to £590.91Paying your rent on time is a priority but we understand if you are feeling worried about this change. Don't forget we are here to help, if you would like to discuss the different ways you can pay your rent please contact our Customer Accounts Team today. If you are finding it difficult to manage your money, don't struggle in silence, our Financial Inclusion Team are here to support you. The team can help you to budget, maximise your income and provide you with benefit advice. If you feel you are struggling and would like some extra support you can contact both teams by calling 01361 884000, sending us a private message on Facebook or if you prefer you can send an email to info@berwickshirehousing.org.uk.#SupportingYou ... See MoreSee Less

6 days ago ·

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Are you a BHA customer living in Hume?Your Housing Officer, Carolyn Veitch will be in the area today (Wednesday 22nd September 2021) at 3pm.Why not pop over and say hi, it's a great opportunity for you to share your thoughts and let us know how we can support you!#SupportingYouBHABeFriend Eyemouth Duns Coldstream Chirnside Preston, Scottish Borders Reston, Scottish Borders Greenlaw Ayton Village Berwickshire Cockburnspath and Cove Gordon, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Allanton Birgham, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Paxton Scottish Borders , Berwickshire Scotland Longformacus Berwick on Tweed Coldingham Hume, Scottish Borders Eccles, Scottish Borders Auchencrow Gavinton, Berwickshire Foulden, Berwickshire Westruther Leitholm Polwarth, Scottish Borders ... See MoreSee Less

7 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 email us at Lettings@berwickshirehousing.org.uk or call us on 01361 884000.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 27th September 2021.#SupportingYouBHABeFriend Eyemouth Duns Coldstream Chirnside Preston, Scottish Borders Reston, Scottish Borders Greenlaw Ayton Village Berwickshire Cockburnspath and Cove Gordon, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Allanton Birgham, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Paxton Scottish Borders , Berwickshire Scotland Longformacus Berwick on Tweed Coldingham Hume, Scottish Borders Eccles, Scottish Borders Auchencrow Gavinton, Berwickshire Foulden, Berwickshire Westruther Leitholm Polwarth, Scottish Borders ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago ·

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