Customers
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whg pilots full fibre in blocks
whg is helping its customers to get connected after hooking up to deliver fast, low-cost internet access in its communal blocks. The leading Midland’s landlord is working with Hyperoptic, the hyperfast broadband provider, to roll out its full fibre broadband services to 1014 flats across 20 sites. The partnership aims to support customers who may…
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Affordable homes planned for eyesore former scrapyard
Heading Content An £11.5 million redevelopment scheme to transform an eyesore former scrap yard on one of the major routes into Walsall into much needed affordable homes has now started on site. Long term investor and landlord whg has completed on the site purchase and signed a building contract with its developer partner Village Partnerships…
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Local champions lead fight against diabetes
A team of health champions are leading the fight against diabetes in Walsall, after supporting hundreds of local residents in the last six months. The six- strong team were recruited by Midlands’ landlord whg in July 2022 to work with people diagnosed with, or at risk of developing, diabetes. And in just six months they…
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whg gets chatty to tackle loneliness crisis in Walsall
Dozens of people are getting chatty this week as they share a cuppa as part of an event to tackle the loneliness crisis in Walsall. whg has invited customers who have struggled with loneliness or isolation to Willenhall Chart Centre on Thursday 9 March to meet likeminded people and share their stories. The event coincides…
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Walsall housing scheme to help young people is extended
A Walsall housing project that is helping young people at risk of homelessness has been extended for an additional two years. The Young Person’s Accommodation Service has been awarded £583,440 to continue providing housing and tenancy management services to care leavers and young, vulnerable people aged between 16 and 29. The service, which is run…
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Random acts of kindness spread happiness across Walsall
Community heroes and local residents were surprised with a small gift in an effort to spread a little happiness as part of national Random Acts of Kindness Day. whg’s Community Champions visited customers on 17 February with a small token of appreciation as part of their work to improve the health and wellbeing of people…
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Help us name our new online community for customers
We understand that sometimes life is just too busy and it’s hard to find the time to share what you think about our services. That’s why we are creating a brand new online community for customers, where you can take part in quick surveys and polls, give feedback and be the first to find out…
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whg stars shine during National Apprenticeship Week
whg is shining the spotlight on its apprentices as it celebrates National Apprenticeship Week. The leading Midlands’ landlord currently has 23 apprentices within the business who are working towards a qualification while gaining experience in the housing sector. Among these are five colleagues upskilling and working towards degrees as part of a Higher Level apprenticeship.…
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Champion training scheme leads to jobs success
A Walsall training scheme is making a difference to the health and wellbeing of people across Walsall, after six jobseekers were recruited by whg as Community Champions. Four of the six have now started their roles as Community Health Champions, where they will be working with local people at risk of, or living with, diabetes…
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whg recognised as a Disability Confident Leader
whg has been named a Disability Confident Leader, in recognition of its work to ensure all those with disabilities are included and supported. The leading Midlands’ landlord is one of just two organisations in Walsall to have achieved Leader status, the highest level of accreditation. To reach this status, whg had to demonstrate how it…