Emily Cash, aged 9 and Bailey Elgey, aged 9 have been announced as South Lakes Housing, 2019 Childrens Christmas Card Competition winners. Emilys design featured a snow globe with a house and a Christmas tree inside and Baileys design consisted of a Christmas Stocking and a present. […]
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Christmas Card Competition Entries 2019
We have received some fabulous entries to our 2019 Children’s Christmas Card Competition from some very talented young artists. Here is a collection of some of the entries we have received: Alex, Age 9 Georgia, Age 5 Felicity, Age 9 Jeff, Age 11 Lilly, Age 9 Emily, Age 9 Grace, Age 11 Alfie Isaac, Age […]
Read MoreBetter Health at Work Award
South Lakes Housing is taking part in the Better Health at Work Award (BHAWA) scheme to help promote a healthy lifestyle to our employees as we are committed to improving our employees health and wellbeing. The Better Health at Work Award recognises the efforts of employers in the North East and Cumbria in addressing health issues within the workplace. There […]
Read MoreUniversal Credit Payments over the Festive Season
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced when Universal Credit and other benefits claimants will be paid over Christmas and New Year. Tenants who are receiving the following benefits will be affected by the payment changes: Universal Credit, Employment Support Allowance (ESA), Jobseekers Allowance (JSA), Income Support, Tax Credits, Attendance Allowance, State […]
Read MoreMeet the Team: Lyn- Community Engagement Officer
I have worked for South Lakes Housing for the last 5 years as the Community Engagement Officer. It is a varied role which takes me across the whole of South Lakeland where our tenants are based. I have excellent partnership working with South Lakeland District Council, Cumbria County Council, our contractors, Health and Wellbeing […]
Read MoreCustomer Notice: Office Closed on 22/11/19 for Staff Training
On Friday 22nd November our offices are closed for staff training. For emergency repairs please call 0300 303 8540. If you would like to make a payment please visit our website. Thank you.
Read MoreTalk Money Week 2019
This week is #TalkMoneyWeek 2019, encouraging individuals and businesses to be open and discuss money. Here at SLH, our Income Management team can help our tenants to; ¢ Review financial circumstances ¢ Maximise income i.e. check Welfare Benefits entitlement/award(s) etc. ¢ Ensure they have access to value-for-money services such as bank accounts, home insurance and utilities ¢ […]
Read MoreCustomer Notice: Armistice Day 2 Minute Silence
We will be holding a two-minute silence today at 11am. Please join us in observing this mark of respect. Thank you.
Read MoreChildren’s Christmas Card Competition
Calling all young artists! Can you design our 2019 Christmas Card? If your design is chosen you will win a £20 TK Maxx voucher. The closing date is 29th November 2019. Please include your name, address, contact details and age with your Christmas card design. Entries can be sent to us by post or dropping […]
Read MoreCase Study: Neil and the Income Management Team
Our Income Management Team have been working with Neil and his family since 2016, during this time Neil has endured may personal complications. He is the father of two children and the family have been financially struggling due to welfare reform changes. Neil said, South Lakes Housing Income Management Team have always listened to me when […]
Read MoreChat with Cath
Cath Purdy, South Lakes housing CEO will be working with the Customer Service Team on Live Chat on Monday 11th November from 2pm until 4pm. If you have any specific questions for Cath then please send a message through Live Chat during this time.
Read MoreCase Study: Lesley and the Income Management Team
Lesley has been working with South Lakes Housing Income Management team for a while now to help and support her to pay her rent. Lesley said, Vicky on the Income Management Team has been brilliant with me. She has provided me with lots of help and advice when I needed it the most. Lesley […]
Read MoreMeet the Team: Vicky, Income Officer
Vicky has worked for South Lakes Housing for 13 years; her first role was a Sheltered Scheme Manager at Gallowbarrow. Vicky now works on the Income Management Team and has been part of the team for 7 years, during this time she has become a well-known face to tenants. South Lakes Housings Income Team can offer advice, information […]
Read MoreSouth Lakes Housing are Making a Stand against domestic abuse
South Lakes Housing has signed up to a new national campaign to help it tackle domestic abuse in communities across South Lakeland. The Make a Stand campaign centres around a pledge which has been developed by the Chartered Institute of Housing in partnership with Womens Aid and the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA). Vicky Battista, […]
Read MoreMy Account Update
We are pleased to announce that we have made some improvements to the appearance of My Account and added extra functionality. There has been a new and improved user interface implemented for My Account, this makes it easier for you to navigate around the portal. If you are on mobile and tablet devices whilst using […]
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