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It was recently announced by the Government that there will be changes to the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners. Previously everyone on a State Pension was eligible to receive the Winter Fuel Payment, which is worth up to £300 per year, but the Government now has plans to means-test this and only

We recently celebrated Starts at Home Day, which is all about celebrating the positive impact supported housing has. LiveWest supports over 1,800 customers at any one time in our supported housing services, providing services to younger people and older people, people with learning disabilities

We recently supported a community event in Plymouth for the second year running, all about bringing a neighbourhood together to have fun. After 14-year-old Sid Burgess had the idea of putting on the activity day last year, the community got behind it once more. There was face painting, games and

As part of Starts at Home Day, which celebrates the value of support services and for many people to have safe and secure homes, Braedon highlights why supported housing is so important. Similar to many other young people in the region, Braedon was recommended supported housing schemes after

Malcolm Pearson and his wife Michelle are over the moon with their new boiler, solar panels, smart meter and roof insulation to help reduce their energy bills. Thanks to new renewable technologies working its magic on their energy bills, the pair have been planning their days to be as energy

We recently hired 13 new trade apprentices, following our recent recruitment for apprentices resulting in 408 applications. Apprentices make up an important part of our workforce. They also benefit those in apprenticeships, providing on-the-job training, industry-recognised qualifcations, and

An extra care scheme has transformed a resident’s life as she has the support she needs and a home she loves to be in. Our resident Delcie Taylor, 94, lives at Devonport Views in Plymouth which allows people to live as independently as possible while still being in their own self-contained flats. As

A volunteer is looking after the buzzing bees at a development in Yate one year after being recruited as part of a new project to help the insects thrive. Chelsea Parker grabbed the opportunity to help following a call out for volunteers. Along with a small group of residents from Ladden Garden

Cressie and Richard Pike are peacefully at home in their new place after moving out of their previous property and being put in temporary accommodation. The couple were forced out of their five-year home after being served a section 21 eviction notice by their previous landlord. They then moved to

We have launched our new Junior Environmental Champions Competition aimed at showcasing the positive actions of our residents in our communities. Children or young people who demonstrate how they’re being environmentally friendly or taking steps to be greener will be in with a chance of winning £50