Donna began working at HC-One care home in Frome nearly 18 years ago. Being in a paid job has helped her to be more independent.
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Donna began working at HC-One care home in Frome nearly 18 years ago. Being in a paid job has helped her to be more independent.
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Sam has autism and a learning disability. He wanted three things to help him turn his life around; the right support, the right home and to find work.
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GLH tenant James lives in supported housing in Shropshire. He’s always had a real passion for the outdoors and after studying horticulture at college he wanted to get a job.
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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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During the Christmas period Golden Lane Housing’s office will be closed from 12 noon on Friday 23 December 2016 until 9am on Tuesday 3 January 2017.
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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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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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