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Bath flats transformed into homes for the future

A £5 million project to bring a new lease of life to three blocks of flats in Foxhill, Bath has been completed by housing association Curo, Mi-space and architects BDP. 48 flats at Bradford Park have been refurbished to create homes fit for the future and Bath-based housing association Curo, has welcomed the first new residents into the previously vacant propertie…

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Preventing boiler breakdowns

Over the summer months your central heating system will have enjoyed a well-earned break, but come the winter will your boiler deliver the heat when you need it?

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"Coming from being homeless to where I am now, it’s fantastic” - hear Dug's story

Curo work with South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset councils to deliver Housing First partnerships, helping people find a ‘home for good’ after long periods of homelessness. This is an innovative approach to addressing homelessness, by providing intensive support for people who need that bit more specialist help that is tailored to their need…

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Curo to consult on plans for 32 new affordable homes at Walnut Buildings site

Curo is proposing to build 32 new affordable homes on the land formerly occupied by Walnut Buildings in Radstock. A public exhibition of the redevelopment plans will take place on Thursday 9 September at Whisty Community Hall (BA3 3JL) and local residents are encouraged to drop in any time between 2-7pm.

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Curo and Swan to boost delivery of new affordable housing with Homes England partnership

West of England housing association Curo and Essex-based Swan have secured a new strategic partnership with Homes England to build more affordable homes. Curo and Swan will receive £160.4 million funding from the new Affordable Homes Programme to deliver 2,425 homes over the next five years, in addition to their existing development pipelines.

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A healthy start for your children.. on a low income, help is here!

If you’re pregnant or have a child under 4, the Healthy start scheme can help you buy basic foods like milk or fruit. If you qualify for the scheme you’ll be sent vouchers you can use in over 30,000 shops in the UK. You can also get coupons to swap for: pregnancy vitamins, breastfeeding vitamins, vitamins for children aged 6 months to 5 years old. What you'll get If you qualify…

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Are you entitled Bereavement Support Payment?

You may be able to get Bereavement Support Payment (BSP) if your husband, wife or civil partner died in the last 21 months. You need to claim within 3 months of your partner’s death to get the full amount, you can still claim up to 21 months after their death, but you’ll get fewer monthly payments. You cannot claim BSP if you’re in prison. When they died you must have been; under…