This year’s report looks at 2023/2024 data.
It shows that 2023/2024 was the first year since 2015/2016 where local authorities not only spent more money on social care but also increased the number of people being supported due to a significant increase in local authority spending power.
The King’s Fund warns that this positive development is fragile .. Read More
All you need is a voice!
Can you see how and where we could get better or are you really impressed with certain services? BCOP is looking to involve some of our tenants as volunteers in a new scrutiny group – a place where you’ll be able to have your say and make a difference for .. Read More
Our nine housing schemes across Birmingham city provide affordable rented accommodation for people aged over 60, or 55 with disabilities. We want our tenants to be safe, well and happy in their homes, so we’ve recently produced a series of advice leaflets for them about keeping themselves and others safe. The leaflets explain fire safety, .. Read More
Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement*
Last week, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) announced the provisional settlement for the 2025 – 2026 year.A consultation has been launched on the measures it contains, which closes on 15th January 2025.
The local government finance settlement is the annual determination of funding to local government. It needs .. Read More
No one wants to live in a damp and mouldy home. Not only is it an unpleasant risk for the property but more importantly can cause health problems.
Many reports of ‘damp’ turn out to be caused by condensation, which is usually a result of the way we use our homes. Condensation happens when warm, moist .. Read More
A new study published by the Nuffield Trust reveals the extent of the financial pressure for providers of social care in England caused by the employer national Insurance changes announced in the budget.
Taken together with the planned increases to National Minimum Wage rates, the Nuffield Trust says that the 18,000 independent organisations providing adult social .. Read More
It was a pleasure to welcome our amazing Trustees to a traditional afternoon tea at Annie’s Bistro during trustees week. BCOP staff would like to thank them for their time, energy and enthusiastic support for us. CEO Helen Gore and operations director Pushpa Sagoo joined them and other members of the care home staff for .. Read More
BCOP and the Housing Ombudsman
BCOP and the Housing Ombudsman
As a social landlord, BCOP are members of the Housing Ombudsman serviceBy Gill Hutchinson|February 5th, 2025|
What is the Housing Ombudsman service?
The Housing Ombudsman is an independent, impartial, and free service for social housing residents whose aim is to improve residents’ lives and landlords’ services through housing complaints.
The ombudsman makes final decisions on disputes between residents and landlords who are members, which include social landlords (housing associations and local authorities), as well .. Read More