Stronger Communities
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whg recruitment programme helps 150th customer join the NHS
whg’s award-winning Work4Health programme has helped its 150th customer launch their career in the NHS. Tunde, who moved to Walsall from Hungary, now works at a local stroke rehabilitation unit after completing the housing association’s scheme. She said: “When I first arrived here, I was not in good physical health. My job as a carer…
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whg customers celebrate social prescribing achievements
whg customers attended a celebratory event as part of Social Prescribing Day last week. The leading Midlands’ landlord invited customers who have received or are receiving support from its social prescribing service to celebrate their progress. Walsall College provided free haircuts, facials and nail art to help customers relax and enjoy some self-care. Customers were…
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Alison’s social prescribing story
In this blog, we speak to Alison* about how social prescribing helped her. If you would like help with your health and wellbeing, our social prescribers can work with you to create a personalised social, rather than medical, prescription. They can help you develop achievable goals, kick-start old hobbies, and connect you with community services,…
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Ombudsman highlights whg for best practice in new report
whg has been praised for its work to tackle social injustice in a new report published by the Housing Ombudsman today. The Ombudsman’s latest Spotlight report ‘Relationship of Equals’ highlights the Midlands’ landlord for its effective relationship and integrated partnership with health. In a best practice case study contained within the report, the watchdog explains…
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whg spreads festive cheer to vulnerable customers
Colleagues at whg have taken on the role of Santa’s little helpers to deliver festive spirit to those who may be struggling this winter. The leading Midlands’ landlord has launched its 12 Days of Christmas campaign to ensure that vulnerable families have enough food and essentials to get them through the festive period. This campaign…
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Walsall diabetes project applauded in national report
A Walsall service launched this year to support residents with diabetes has been recognised in a national report. whg’ s Community Champion programme has been highlighted as an example of best practice in the Tackling Inequalities Commission Report, produced by Diabetes UK. The programme, which has been designed by whg with funding from the NHS…
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Walsall Together wins HSJ Integrated Partnership Award
Walsall Together has been crowed the winner of the Place Based Partnership and Integrated Care Award at the HSJ Awards 2023 for its work to improve outcomes for Walsall residents. The award ceremony recognised the partnership for the significant integrated work that has been done from hospital avoidance, discharge pathways (NHSE national pilot site), enhanced…
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Hundreds of Diwali food parcels spread light during cost of living crisis
whg has teamed up with a local charity for the sixth year to bring light to vulnerable families across Walsall during Diwali. Volunteers from the housing association joined the Diwali Basket Brigade to distribute food parcels to customers who may be finding it hard to feed their families. Around 600 Diwali baskets were distributed to…
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Event tackles childhood asthma in Walsall
Families across Walsall are finding out about how to best manage their children’s asthma as part of a pilot to improve health in the borough. Parents and carers attended the event, in Bloxwich on 2 November, to share their experiences of caring for a child with asthma and discuss any concerns with healthcare professionals. The…
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whg’s contribution to the local community valued at £49.3 million
whg’s annual social value report, published this week, has valued the positive impact of its work on local communities at £49.3m. This includes developing long-term jobs and training programmes to help local people achieve their career goals, helping customers access financial support during hard times, and investing in health and wellbeing support to create stronger,…