Rebecca Allen works as a receptionist at Golden Lane Housing and Mencap’s office in Manchester. She explains how working has helped her.
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Together with tenants, J Tomlinson Ltd, Jewson, Barlows and Mencap we completed a garden makeover in Stockport.
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We’re thrilled that Nigel Litten, planned programme manager has been shortlisted for a Housing Heroes Award 2017 in the category Inspirational leader of the year (under 5,000 stock).
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Tessa Bolt has made history as the first known person with Down’s Syndrome to give oral evidence to a parliamentary committee.
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Golden Lane Housing won Project of the Year at the Building Communities Awards 2017 for launching and expanding our fantastic In-house Repairs team.
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Golden Lane Housing (GLH) is outstanding! We’re delighted to have just received a 2 star accreditation from Best Companies, and listed as number 20 in The Sunday Times 100 Best Not-For-Profit Organisations to Work For 2017.
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Golden Lane Housing (GLH) has independently responded to the Government’s consultation paper on the funding of supported living and in collaboration with six other Registered Providers.
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FamilyHub has been created by Mencap as a new online community for parents, carers and people with a learning disability.
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Golden Lane Housing is a nominated finalist for a NHMF Best Small Client Award 2017, and two Building Communities Awards 2017 for Project of the Year and Team of the Year.
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Golden Lane Housing (GLH) has a new Chair! At the December 2016 AGM, Louise Li was elected to the position of Chair by the GLH Board following the decision by Neil McCall to retire from the position after nine years’ excellent service to GLH.
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Gudrun and Fred are the first people GLH helped in 1998 to find a place to call home. Gudrun part bought her home with Mencap through a shared ownership approach and GLH has helped manage the property since.
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Our annual tenant survey asks people what they think about our services. This information contributes to the changes we make to continually improve the services we deliver to our tenants.
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Golden Lane Housing is holding ‘Open House’ days for families, commissioners and support providers who are helping people with a learning disability to rent a place.
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Golden Lane Housing (GLH) has been awarded the highest rating following an In-Depth Assessment by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) in our first year of being a Registered Provider.
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The National Housing Federation’s Housing Week brought together housing associations to show how they are leading through the change. Each day focused on a different topic.
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Timothy became a DJ at a Community Radio Station in Cornwall and wanted to find a place to live close to his activities and work supported by Mencap. He explains how his dream of becoming a DJ came true.
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Alaine (pictured) and her friends Kelly and Jane were delighted to find out their tired kitchen was due to be replaced. Through the Planned Maintenance Programme they chose a shiny new one which was designed for Alaine to use in her wheelchair.
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Last year Katie, Elizabeth and Tessa decided to change support provider to Mencap. Through going to Mencap’s forum their friendship with Ruth and Kate has grown.
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GLH tenants, Paul and Alex learnt new skills while spending two days with Sean and Chris, our operatives carrying out a range of general repairs at tenants’ homes.
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