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Over the last couple of weeks we were fortunate enough to have the extremely talented musicians, Lucy Hewson and Rebecca Prosser, perform at eight of our sheltered housing sites for our socially-isolated customers who were shielding due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Written by: Michelle Nash
Sarah Seeger takes a look at important new research - featuring one of the largest surveys of Universal Credit claimants ever conducted - that offers useful lessons for policymakers and landlords about the experience of the claim process and how it could be improved.
Written by: Sarah Seeger
Community Development Coordinator Jade Innes describes how our Community Connect service in North Somerset has helped to leverage over £5,000 of COVID-19 funding for a local foodbank. Jade also looks at the vital role ‘community assets’ like foodbanks play in addressing inequality and boosting health and wellbeing.
Written by: Jade Innes
Curo resident Maya Wolf (pictured below with her handiwork) explains how she and a friend decided to put their talents, time and resources to work by making hundreds of face shields for people on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Written by: Guest bloggers
Read how Curo apprentice Bethan Squires helped to connect a school at the heart of Twerton with funding to take their forest school to the next level.
Written by: Bethan Squires
Although not a Curo resident at the time, Joanne was referred to Curo's Passport to Housing service so she could get support to move home having been affected by the 'bedroom tax'. Joanne shared her story with us: I needed to move. My son moved out and that meant I was affected by the bedroom tax. On top of that, the property I was living in was unsuitable because of my health…
Written by: Guest bloggers
Recently we held this year’s Residents' Conferences at our offices in Bath, to hear how people who live in Curo homes feel about the services we provide. Nearly 200 people attended and more than 1,600 have watched the recording of the event on Facebook.
Written by: Paul Harris
In May the way couples can claim Pension Credit changes. Until 14 May 2019, Pension Credit can be claimed as long as one of the couple is of pension credit age. From 14th both people will need to be of pension age. If you think this could affect you, read on...
Written by: Sarah Rogers
Not enough money to heat your home? Not sure how to save energy and cut down costs? Curo Money Advisor Sarah Rogers shares her money-saving tips for anyone on a low income and struggling with energy bills. Being energy efficient not only helps the environment, it will put more money in your pocket...
Written by: Sarah Rogers
