Skip to Main Content
phone-iconphone-icon

News

Stay up to date with all the news and events at SBHA

news

January 2021

Thank you to our Key Workers & all Key Workers

We found this beautiful rock painting outside our depot this morning, and it made our day. Our team members delivering essential services are key workers, and we’d like to thank all the key workers out there who are keeping everything going. Thank you also to the thoughtful artist who left this lovely painting!

Continue reading

#HereForYou – home energy advice from Changeworks

Do you need help with your energy bills? Changeworks’ Affordable Warmth Service – support available to SBHA Tenants SBHA works in partnership with Changeworks, who can provide practical support to SBHA tenants, so you can live in an affordably warm home. Their advice is impartial and delivered by experts. Their Affordable Warmth Advisors can support […]

Continue reading

#HereForYou – budgeting and benefit advice from SBHA

This week our focus is on finance, and we’re catching up with our dedicated Financial Inclusion Team. They may be working from home, but they can still help you manage bills and access benefits that you may not even be aware you were entitled to. If you have debts elsewhere, the FIS Team can also […]

Continue reading

#HereForYou – our Financial Inclusion Service

Coronavirus and lockdown have meant financial upheaval for many people. Whether you’re struggling with day-to-day expenses or would like some help with applying for benefits including Universal Credit, our dedicated Financial Inclusion Team can help, to: – Ensure that you are receiving all the benefits that you’re entitled to – Help you work out a […]

Continue reading

Need to Talk? #HereForYou

This has been a difficult time for many people, and it’s important to know that you are not alone. Below is a list of some useful contacts of agencies and charities that are here to help. Coronavirus general helpline – for general information, call 0800 028 2816. Red Cross helpline – if you’re feeling lonely […]

Continue reading

#HereForYou – our check-in calls

Lockdown restrictions over the past 10 months have meant that we’ve not been able to deliver some of our services in the usual way. But we’re still very much here, and we understand that right now, in a new lockdown, things may be particularly tough for many people. Last year we made more than 4,500 […]

Continue reading

Keeping you safe – gas safety checks

We want to ensure you remain safe in your home so our gas contractor, PH Jones, will continue to carry out gas safety checks throughout the lockdown period. This complies with Scottish Government guidance, and with our statutory obligations. It is important that you provide access to your home to complete this essential safety work. […]

Continue reading

Supporting Tenants & Communities – Our Services

Our Services Although our offices remain closed, you can still contact us during normal office hours. Our Team is calling many Tenants to make sure that they are ok. Please let us know if you would benefit from a call. Our ASB Team is also on hand to help you with any issues. In line with Government […]

Continue reading

Meet the Team – Electrician Darren Hulme

Throughout lockdown, we’re continuing to deliver essential services, and over the coming weeks will be meeting some of the people working to help keep you safe. Darren Hulme is one of our electricians, currently working to deliver our emergency repairs service. Darren, can you tell us a bit about how your job has changed, with […]

Continue reading

Looking after yourself and others this Winter

This Winter, more than ever, we need to look out for one another. Look out for your neighbours. Permanently open or closed curtains can be a giveaway that something isn’t right, as can newspapers sticking out of letterboxes for an unusual length of time. If you are worried or concerned about a neighbour, call us […]

Continue reading