Love the South of Scotland? – a great place to live, work, visit, invest in and learn.     The Borders Housing Network, which includes Berwickshire, Eildon, SBHA and Waverley housing associations, urge everyone to play their part in developing the first ever South of Scotland Regional Economic Strategy by completing their survey below. Get involved […]

With temperatures set to stay on the low side for a while yet, our Warm and Well Co-ordinator Matt Rorison is on hand with some top tips for saving energy while staying warm. Matt says: “My job is to help people find ways to make their homes more energy efficient and affordably warm to live […]

Have your say – another opportunity to influence decision making at SBHA! Have you thought about how your housing needs may change as you get older? Right now, we at SBHA are developing an Older People’s Strategy to help ensure that we’re equipped to provide great homes and services to our residents and customers throughout […]

During lockdown, we’re continuing to deliver essential services. One of these is our gas servicing programme, delivered by engineers like Ross, pictured below. Here to explain a bit more about what’s involved in this is Steve Lockney, contract delivery manager for our gas contractor, PH Jones. Why are you continuing with gas servicing throughout lockdown? […]

We first posted to thank Tenants for being good neighbours back in April last year – who would have thought we’d still be in such a similar situation?  We appreciate that it gets more difficult the longer lockdown goes on, so we’d like to once again thank Tenants who are being good neighbours – going […]

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!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]