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BCOP and the Housing Ombudsman

As a social landlord, BCOP are members of the Housing Ombudsman service

By |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

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We need tenants to have your say about us

Are you a tenant who is frustrated with the way we do things?

By |January 27th, 2025|

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

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Safety advice for BCOP tenants

Our new tenant safety advice information is here

By |January 21st, 2025|

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

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NCF & CPA comment on Casey Commission for social care

The Department of Health and Social Care announces an independent commission into social care chaired by Baroness Louise Casey.

By |January 6th, 2025|

NCF and CPA responses to the UK Government Casey review announced on 3rd January 2025
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NCF responds to Local Government Finance Settlement

National Care Forum responds to the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement on behalf of not for profit care providers.

By |December 23rd, 2024|

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

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Simmone shortlisted for National Cleaning Excellence award

BCOP wish to congratulate Simmone Carr from Anita Stone Court, who was shortlisted for the "Going above and Beyond" award.

By |December 11th, 2024|

It's with great pride that we congratulate Simmone Carr, who works at Anita Stone Court, for her successful nomination in the National Cleaning Excellence awards, which were presented at the Coventry Building Society Arena on 4th December. She was shortlisted for their "Going above and beyond" award.
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Housing: advice for dealing with damp and condensation

During the colder months of the year condensation becomes a major problem in many British homes

By |November 25th, 2024|

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

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Nuffield Trust analysis says social care providers at risk of collapse

Changes to Employer National Insurance Contributions announced last month look set to cost the adult social care sector over £900m next year, more than wiping out the extra funds allocated to social care at the recent Budget

By |November 25th, 2024|

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

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Trustee week celebrated with afternoon tea at Annie’s Bistro

BCOP Trustees and staff enjoy an informal meal to thank our wonderful Trustees for their support

By |November 20th, 2024|

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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Bonfire night at Anita Stone Court

We enjoyed a fabulous, traditional bonfire night celebration at Anita Stone Court on 5th November.

By |November 19th, 2024|

Residents, staff, families and friends all got into the spirit of this occasion. We made our very own Guy, played with sparklers and watched spectacular fireworks, danced to live music and warmed ourselves around the bonfire.

Finally, we tucked into delicious burgers and chips and indulged ourselves with stunning bonfire night inspired cakes.

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