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Competition winner!

Congratulations to Fiona Crook from Hume who has a brand new iPad for 2020. Fiona’s name…

3rd January 2020

Events, General, Your Tenancy

Chirnside development reflects local demand for affordable housing

Berwickshire Housing Association’s vision of creating thriving rural communities is there for all to see following…

19th July 2019

General, Maintaining Your Home, Our Developements, Your Tenancy

Families move into new energy efficient homes in Eyemouth

The keys to Berwickshire Housing Association’s latest modern affordable homes at Acredale in Eyemouth have been…

5th June 2019

General, Our Community, Our Developements, Your Tenancy

Station Drive is looking ‘blooming beautiful’

Berwickshire housing Association’s (BHA) Station Drive development in Duns is looking blooming beautiful thanks to a…

19th June 2018

General, Our Community, Our Contractors, Our Developements, Your Tenancy

Ten years of the Tenant Volunteers

Berwickshire Housing Association’s Tenant Volunteers are proud to be celebrating their 10th birthday this week and…

25th May 2018

Events, General, Your Tenancy

Local electrician is awarded contract

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) has announced that local electrician Bob Markby has secured a contract, valued…

4th April 2018

General, Maintaining Your Home, Our Contractors, Our Staff, Your Tenancy

Away from the stockpiling hordes, food bank volunteers are toiling tirelessly to make sure that no one goes hungry during the Coronavirus pandemic and we are doing our bit to help.

We have donated £500 each to Berwickshire Churches and East Berwickshire food banks to help them through this difficult period. We have also offered to be part of a multi-agency team to help deliver if this is required.

The need for supplies is greater than ever. We are delighted we were able to play our part and help support these vital services during such a challenging time.

www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/news/support-for-food-banks-during-coronavirus-pandemic/

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Gavinton Community is still looking for volunteers to help out during COVID-19 in Fogo and Charterhall areas. There's been a great response in some areas but slow recruitment elsewhere.

If you think you can help during COVID-19 please contact Volunteer Centre Borders on 01896 754041 or e-mail enquiries@vcborders.org.uk.

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Are you trying to make a claim for #UniversalCredit online but can't get through?

The Department for Work and Pensions - DWP are at their busiest between 11am and 2pm, so you might want to try at another time.

You may find claiming outside peak times easier, and it will help ensure claims are processed on time. You can apply for Universal Credit online 24/7.

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Did you know.... If you receive Universal Credit is is YOUR responsibility to inform them of your rent increase? We are unable to do this for you.

It is important that you update your weekly rent increase from Monday 6th April 2020 and before your assessment period ends.

Please do NOT report the change until 6th April 2020 or this will not take effect. You have until your Universal Credit assessment period ends after the change to report it. Here are a few examples that may help -

1. If your assessment period runs from 9th March to 8th April you will need to report the change before 8th April but after 6th April. The advantage here is that the increase in your Universal Credit will take effect from 9th March. However, if you report the change after 8th April you will only get an increase in your Universal Credit from 9th April.

2. If your assessment period runs from 4th April to 3rd May you will have until 3rd May to report the change.

You can report the change by going to your 'Home' tab. 'Report a Change of Circumstances' then chose the option 'Where You Live and What it Costs' when it asks what has changed please select 'Something Else' and then update.

If you need any help or guidance to make this change please don't forget we are here to help.

You can contact our Customer Accounts and Financial Inclusion Teams today on 01361 884000 or if you prefer you can send an email to the teams at info@berwickshirehousing.org.uk.

** Please share as this is vital information for anybody that receives Universal Credit **

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The Government is telling us to stay at home and only go outside for food, daily exercise and essential work. This means more of us will be spending a lot of time at home and many of our regular social activities will no longer be available.

This is why it is more important than ever to look after our mental health and support each other through these uncertain times.

We are making it our aim to #HelpTackleLoneliness during #COVID19 and we need YOUR help.

Each week we will be posting tips and advice on how to tackle loneliness while staying at home. We would love you to tell us how you are tackling loneliness and looking after your mental health. Do you video call friends and family to stay in touch? Do you keep your mind active by playing puzzles online?

Tell us!

You can let us know by either commenting on this post or sending us a private message. We will then include these in our weekly 'Alone Together' posts that you can share in your communities and with friends and family.

Together Let's Help Tackle Loneliness!

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Elderly? Self-isolating? Vulnerable?

If you are any of the above and are worried about the current coronavirus situation and how it may affect you, your family and your life in the coming weeks then Duns Community Action Group are here to help.

There is a team of willing volunteers who are offering their help and support as and when it is needed.

If you know anyone who is in need of support during this time then please pass the attached information on.

If you would like to offer to be a volunteer in whatever capacity please get in touch with Duns Community Action Group by sending them a message on Facebook Messenger or sending an email to admin@aheartforduns.org

www.facebook.com/DunsCommunityaction/posts/116756343304995Over 1500 fliers have been distributed across Duns today offering community support (some areas are still to be done but by tomorrow afternoon all areas should be covered).A huge thanks to all those who volunteered to help with the distribution. I promise it is already making a difference.
If you know anyone who is in need of support during this time please pass the information on.
If you would like to offer to be a volunteer in whatever capacity - please get in touch.
admin@aheartforduns.org or by Facebook messenger
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Great news, staying connected is so important right now.

The UK's major internet service and mobile providers have agreed to support and protect vulnerable consumers and those who may become vulnerable due to circumstances arising from COVID-19.

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Did you know... No household will go without an energy supply during COVID-19?

The UK's energy suppliers are offering extra support during the outbreak of COVID-19.

The coronavirus outbreak has caused disruption to many households across Britain, with many facing financial difficulty as they are unable to work.

All UK domestic energy suppliers have signed an industry agreement, setting out measures to ensure these households do not go without an energy supply at this time.

Find out what help is available by clicking on the link below -

www.uswitch.com/gas-electricity/guides/energy-suppliers-coronavirus-outbreak/

** Please share this post in your local communities - It may just help put someones mind at ease during this uncertain time **

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April is here! We love this picture of Eyemouth Harbour drawn by Aiden Shields (age 10). Aidans picture was chosen as our winning calendar entry for April and we love the detail in his drawing especially the cheeky seal popping up out of the water. ... See MoreSee Less

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Did you know .... Even through these uncertain times you can still play your part and help support the self employed?

Many of us use a regular hairdresser, beauty therapist, physiotherapist etc who we won't get to see for a while.

Why not buy a gift voucher from them that you can then use at a later date?

If you have a gym or any other membership from a private business, keep them running.

If you're needing work done at your house, book an appointment for the future and pay something up front.

Our small businesses keep the country running - Let's show our support.

Don't keep this to yourself, please share - Our local tradesmen and all the self-employed need our help until this crisis is over.

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