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BBC News
11 hours ago
- Health
- BBC News
Weekly support hubs launched across Surrey
A new network of community hubs has been launched across Surrey in an effort to connect residents with a range of support can access mental health support, financial support and perinatal support at the five are based in Chertsey, Woking, Englefield Green, Godalming and Guildford once a week.A spokesperson for the project said: "These hubs will help individuals navigate local services and foster connections with the community." At each hub, the health support will be run by Catalyst Support, the financial support by Citizens Advice and the perinatal support by service will be available at:Guildford: Guildford Family Centre, Hazel Avenue, on Mondays from 12:30 to 14:30 BSTEnglefield Green: The Village Centre, Victoria Street, on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 12:00Chertsey: Revive Coffee Shop, in Guildford Street, on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 12:00Woking: St Andrew's Church, Goldsworth Park, on Thursdays from 10:00 to 12:00Godalming: Ockford & Aarons Hill Hub, Ock Way, on Fridays from 09:30 to 11:30Lisa Littlewood, service manager at Catalyst Support, said: "We're excited to launch these hubs as safe, accessible spaces where anyone can walk in and get the support they need."Whether it's a one-off conversation or ongoing help, the hubs are here to listen, guide and connect."The hubs are free to attend and no booking or referral required.
Sky News AU
22-05-2025
- Business
- Sky News AU
South Australia's Rent to Buy Affordable Housing Initiative explained after Peter Malinauskas confirms 100 Housing Trust homes will be part of scheme
The South Australian government has confirmed dozens of homes it is building will be part of a new scheme allowing long-term renters to enter the housing market. Premier Peter Malinauskas revealed the Rent-To-Buy Affordable Housing Initiative this week in a bid to help "young South Australians to achieve the dream of home ownership". The latest scheme applies to 100 homes the government's South Australian Housing Trust has under construction. The homes will first be leased to eligible renters for up to three years, who will pay 75 per cent of the market rent so they have increased capacity to save for the house purchase. "Eligible renters are people who have been renting for a minimum of 24 months, are South Australian residents, do not currently own a property and meet the HomeSeeker SA eligibility," the state government said. "At the end of the rental period, tenants will have the first right to purchase the home, supporting their journey from renting to ownership. "The price for the home is fixed at the time they move in - meaning they are protected from any further increases in the property market when it comes time to buy. "Renters would be pre-qualified to test that they meet the criteria and are expected to have the capacity to purchase the property at the end of the lease." The state government said priority will be granted to residents "who have been employed long-term and have spent an extended period in the rental market without the opportunity to transition into home ownership". "Tenants will enter the program on the basis that they are intending on purchasing the property and will initially be referred to HomeStart," it said. The scheme has been welcomed by the Housing Industry Association, which on Wednesday put South Australia at the top of its housing scorecard which ranks the states. "This initiative is a great idea and is just one more reason why SA leads the nation for housing market performance and why it has once again topped the HIA Housing Scorecard," HIA Executive Director Stephen Knight said. "It has the potential to be a game changer for getting long term renters into home ownership." The HIA said its scorecard "benchmarks contemporary levels of activity in each state and territory against long term averages across indicators of home building and renovations activity, lending data and population flows". "The outlook for home building in South Australia has taken a marked step up in recent years, as economic and policy dynamics increasingly shift in the state's favour," HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt said.
Glasgow Times
11-05-2025
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Scottish charity Leanne Fund receives Scotmid funding
The Leanne Fund, which supports children with cystic fibrosis in areas across the West of Scotland, including Glasgow and Lanarkshire, was one of three good causes to receive the funding. Read more: Cambuslang woman to trek Himalayas for charity The other two good causes that have received a share of the £25,000 are Home Start, based in Clackmannanshire, and Megan's Space, based in Irvine. The funds were allocated after a vote by Scotmid members. The Leanne Fund intends to use its £5,000 share as part of its Get Active project. The project will provide 70 children with the chance to engage in sports and fitness activities, helping them to improve fitness, lung health, and overall well-being. The new funding will cover gym and sports club memberships for the children, as well as proving equipment, allowing them to engage in regular activity. Read more: Former STV presenter to compete in international beauty competition Eilidh Corral, from The Leanne Fund, said: "This funding will allow us to offer crucial opportunities for children with cystic fibrosis to improve their health and social connections. "By supporting their participation in sports and fitness activities, we're helping them lead healthier lives and strengthen their resilience." The Leanne Fund said that 50 per cent of the children it supports live in some of the most deprived areas of Scotland.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Project supporting children with cystic fibrosis gets funding boost
A Scottish charity has been awarded a share of a £25,000 Scotmid funding pot. The Leanne Fund, which supports children with cystic fibrosis in areas across the West of Scotland, including Glasgow and Lanarkshire, was one of three good causes to receive the funding. Read more: Cambuslang woman to trek Himalayas for charity The other two good causes that have received a share of the £25,000 are Home Start, based in Clackmannanshire, and Megan's Space, based in Irvine. The funds were allocated after a vote by Scotmid members. The Leanne Fund intends to use its £5,000 share as part of its Get Active project. The project will provide 70 children with the chance to engage in sports and fitness activities, helping them to improve fitness, lung health, and overall well-being. The new funding will cover gym and sports club memberships for the children, as well as proving equipment, allowing them to engage in regular activity. Read more: Former STV presenter to compete in international beauty competition Eilidh Corral, from The Leanne Fund, said: "This funding will allow us to offer crucial opportunities for children with cystic fibrosis to improve their health and social connections. "By supporting their participation in sports and fitness activities, we're helping them lead healthier lives and strengthen their resilience." The Leanne Fund said that 50 per cent of the children it supports live in some of the most deprived areas of Scotland.
