Reach out for help
According to Mind, the mental health charity, more than half of adults and two out of three young people reported their mental health got worse during the Covid lockdowns.
We can help if you have been struggling with your mental health or your home conditions have slipped in recent times.
- Reach out to your Neighbourhood Officer. They can support you to manage your home or any hoarding issues. Find your local Neighbourhood Officer at broadlandgroup.org go to ‘Contact us’ – ‘Local Delivery teams’.
- Contact our Tenancy Support team. Get free confidential advice and support – just fill in the online form at broadlandgroup.org go to ‘Tenant Support’ or call Customer Services on 0303 303 0003 and select ‘Tenancy Support’.
Domestic abuse
Sadly, incidents of domestic abuse are rising.
Refuge, the national domestic abuse charity, has reported that the number of people they supported increased by 22% in 2020-2021. We know how hard and potentially dangerous it can be if you’re a victim of domestic abuse, but we are here to help in a confidential and safe way.
If you want to speak to us, and it’s safe for you to do so, reach out to any member of our team. We will listen and tell you what we can do. We can help in several different ways, from giving you information to providing additional security.
If you have concerns about a neighbour, please let us know. We will not share your information, and we will investigate your concerns in a way that does not put anyone at risk.
If you want support or to help somebody you know, but do not want to speak to us, the following information may be useful:
National DA Helpline - 0808 2000 247 nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Leeway - 0300 561 0077 leewaysupport.org
Sue Lambert Trust (Sexual Abuse) - 01603 622406 suelamberttrust.org
See also the resources on our website at broadlandgroup.org go to ‘Tenant Support’ – ‘Domestic abuse’