Entries by dellwood

FRC Group: What do we offer?

We are FRC Living and we’re experts in providing durable, compliant and fire-retardant furniture, white goods, and accessories for all types of social housing. Whether its hostels, resettlement properties, temporary accommodation, next steps housing, furnished tenancies, supported housing, market rented properties or key worker accommodation, we can help. Key services include: Contract furniture supply: We […]

Maximise Efficiency and Compliance with Our Comprehensive Housing Solutions

Guest blog by NHC supporter member Locata Navigating the complexities of the housing sector—compliance with regulations, seamless application management, and smooth service delivery—can be a daunting task. Our suite of integrated solutions is designed to simplify these challenges, enabling housing authorities, providers, and local councils to operate more efficiently and deliver better services. Lettings: Streamline […]

Prosper leading the way in delivering decarbonisation retrofit solutions

In August 2022, specialist procurement consultancy Prosper launched the first-to-market decarbonisation retrofit and investment work framework. Fast forward two years and Prosper has now facilitated over 50 contracts with housing providers and local authorities across the UK, unlocking more than £200 million worth of construction opportunities. The Decarbonisation Retrofit Framework (including refurbishment works) is an […]

A little bit of water can go a long way – as can the damage it causes. Are your tenants “escape of water ready”?

Escape of water damage is one of the most common types of domestic property damage claims, with insurers paying out almost £2million for it every day*.  These claims are one of the biggest concerns for insurers as well as causing considerable upheaval, inconvenience, and financial and emotional distress to your tenants when their personal property is […]

Taking Care’s top 7 tips to successfully navigating your digital transition.

The digital switchover has already begun, but what does it mean for social landlords and supported living providers? As a social housing provider, you’re likely aware of the critical shift from analogue to digital (A2D) telecare. This change offers unparalleled advantages but requires thoughtful planning to ensure smooth, beneficial implementation. Here are some ways Taking […]

Bullwall: How Ransomware Impacts Government Organizations

Government institutions provide critical services to citizens, including healthcare, public safety, transportation, and utilities and as such are prime targets for ransomware attacks. Ransomware attacks can disrupt these services, causing delays, shutdowns, and potentially putting lives at risk. In some cases, ransomware attacks on government institutions may have broader national security implications. For example, if […]

Budget briefing letter from Angela Rayner MP

Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner MP has asked the NHC to share a letter outlining the key housing announcements in the budget. The letter covers: Affordable Homes Programme £500m top-up Rent settlement – proposal for 5-year CPI plus 1% settlement with a consultation which looks […]

Heartwarming Homes shortlisted at UK Housing Awards

Heartwarming Homes, a joint NHC, Placeshapers and Tpas project, has been shortlisted for Campaign of the Year at the UK Housing Awards. Developed in partnership with residents and representatives from the housing sector Heartwarming Homes supports housing providers to engage and communicate with residents about energy efficiency improvements. It includes advice about how to make […]

New Strategic Place Partnerships announced as devolution grows across the North

Two Northern Mayoral Combined Authorities have signed new Strategic Place Partnerships (SPPs). the North East Combined Authority and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority entering new partnerships with Homes England. Strategic Place Partnerships are agreements between Mayoral Combined Authorities and Homes England to enable greater collaboration to deliver new housing and regeneration developments, in line […]