Extra Care Resident Newsletter archive

We keep the last six-months worth of resident newsletters. Stay informed and engaged with all the latest happenings at Housing 21.

In the September 2025 edition:

  • Exciting new appointments at Housing 21 

  • Have your say and help shape how we allocate homes 

  • Reflections on our complaints service 

  • Helping Hands spotlight on: HACT pre-payment meter fund 

  • Have your say on national housing policy 

  • Lead the change to shape your community: National Resident Survey 2025 

  • Tackling damp and mould together 

  • Let’s Talk Extra Care 

  • A quick press for peace of mind – remember to test your pendant 

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In the October 2025 edition:

  • Resident discussion on understanding service charges
  • Winehala Court resident publishes poetry collection
  • Housing 21 recognised with national RSPCA award
  • Championing digital equality
  • How we're performing
  • Lead the change, shape your community
  • Helping hands spotlight
  • Tips for keeping warm this Autumn
  • Your home, our priority: tackling damp and mould
  • Financial abuse
  • Domestic abuse
  • Information about smoke detectors
  • Pendant testing

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In the November 2025 edition:

  • New Director of Retirement Living joins Housing 21
  • Resident discussion on understanding service charges: scheme budget meetings explained
  • The updated Resident Handbook is here!
  • Our first Quarterly Performance Report: your insight into how we’re doing
  • Thank you for taking part in the National Residents’ Survey
  • We will remember them…
  • Diwali celebrations bring residents and community together to light up Seagrave Court
  • Exploring healthy housing for older people at our annual conference
  • Talk Money Week: 03 – 07 November
  • Raising awareness during National Safeguarding Week
  • Awaab’s Law: strengthening action on damp and mould
  • Monthly smoke and heat alarm checks
  • Guest Wi-Fi access made easier – coming soon!
  • Check your pendant alarm each month

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In the December 2025 edition:

  • Festive greetings from all at Housing 21
  • Staying safe this winter
  • I’m dreaming, of a green Christmas!
  • Seasonal wellbeing matters
  • Resident Voice: how to get engaged in 2026
  • Coming soon: Help us recognise outstanding contractors!
  • Quarter Two Performance Report now available
  • A shorter, easier-to-read Financial
  • Statement Summary is now available
  • Service Charge Budget discussions
  • Guest Wi-Fi made simpler in communal lounges
  • Water quality and hygiene
  • Have you recently had a repair? You may receive a follow-up call
  • Check your pendant alarm each month

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In the January 2026 edition:

  • Welcoming 2026
  • Don’t miss our latest Let’s Talk Extra Care
  • Oldham residents strike a pose for a good cause
  • Save money with Housing Perks
  • Stay cosy and connected this January
  • A quicker, safer response with Appello’s new Queue Management System (QMS)
  • Nominations are open – help us recognise our outstanding contractors!
  • Support to help you live well at home!
  • Have your say through our National Resident Forums
  • Changes ahead for homes with heat networks
  • Making our website even more accessible
  • Please check your next of kin details
  • A fresh start for recycling
  • Check your pendant alarm each month

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In the February 2026 edition:

  • Introducing the new Resident Trust Fund
  • We’d love your feedback on the resident newsletter
  • Go paperless: get your newsletter by email
  • Have your say: resident forums reminder
  • Have you heard about our Environmental Awareness Group
  • Photography and video sharing: a reminder about consent
  • Do you know about a mutual or tenancy exchange
  • Looking after your heart this February
  • Helping Hands Fund – extra support when you need it
  • Heat network update – new protections from January 2026
  • Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS) engagement update – supporting resident involvement
  • Pendant alarm reminder

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