Fire crews complete safety training exercise at Bath’s tallest building
On 15 June, crews from several Avon Fire & Rescue stations took part in a fire training exercise at Bath’s tallest building, the Curo-owned Berkeley House in Snow Hill, Bath.
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Curo recognised in West of England Bee Bold Awards
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Fire training exercise at Berkeley House, Snow Hill - Thurs 15 June 2023
Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AFRS) will be carrying out a fire test and training exercise at Berkeley House, Snow Hill on Thursday 15 June between 6:30pm-8:30pm. If you're in the area you may notice a lot of activity with fire engines, ladders, hoses and fire officers in and around the building. Please don’t be alarmed. This is a routine exercise.
Are you worried about someone who hoards?
Hoarding is a recognised mental health condition. Sufferers find it hard to get rid of things which can result in their home becoming full of possessions. This makes everyday tasks difficult and can cause significant distress. If you know someone suffering with hoarding disorder, there are things you can do to help.
New & expanded Home Safety Checks coming soon
Would you like to be one of the first Curo customers to try our new and expanded Home Safety Checks? These visits will check and service more parts of your home than ever, meaning you’ll need to be in for fewer safety appointments each year.
Meet the Resident Engagement Team
Picture above, from left: Tom, Michelle and Jamie from Curo's Resident Engagement Team As our Resident Engagement Team, Tom, Michelle and Jamie are always out and about, meeting customers and getting their feedback. They tell us a bit more about their roles. Tom Box, Resident Engagement Manager Tell us a bit about what you do at Curo…I lead a small team championing the v…
“When I leave Norman’s house, I always have a smile”
Pictured above: Support Worker Kate Pearce and resident Norman Clarke have a great relationship Curo’s Independent Living Service helps Norman Clarke stay living safely in the place he’s called home for 60 years Norman Clarke has lived in his Curo home for more than 60 of his 93 years. His neat and tidy two-bed in the Moorlands area of Bath is filled with happy memo…