local standards booklet 2011

Stockport Homes’ Local Standards

Our commitment to you

Introduction

Tenantinvolvementandempowerment

Customer service, choice and complaints

Involving you in our services

Home:Improvingandmaintainingyourhome

Repairs and maintenance

Quality of accommodation

Neighbourhoodandcommunity

Managing where you live

Caretaking Service - Multi storey blocks

Area Caretaking Standards

Concierge Service

Anti-social behaviour (ASB)

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Contents

Tenancy

Allocating homes

Supporting and managing your tenancy

Customer finance and rents

Leaseholders

Temporary accommodation

Sheltered housing

Carecall

Givingusyourfeedback

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Introduction

Stockport Homes is an Arms-Length Management Organisation (ALMO) which exists to manage the housing stock on behalf of Stockport Council. We are responsible for ensuring that the services you receive meet and exceed the requirements of the Government’s National Standards which cover:

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• Tenant involvement and empowerment• Home• Tenancy• Neighbourhood and community• Value for money• Governance.

This document sets out the standards of service you can expect from Stockport Homes when you use our services, how we will monitor our performance and how we will report to customers.

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Tenant involvement and empowerment

We will review our Local Standards regularly to ensure they continue to deliver what our customers want and to strive for continuous improvement.

If you feel you have received a service that failed to meet these standards we would appreciate your feedback. Full details of how you can give us your feedback are on Page40 of this document.

Customerservice,choiceandcomplaintsandrespondingtotheneedsofcustomers

We are committed to providing you with an excellent customer service and aim to ensure that everybody is able to access our services in the way that they prefer. By providing us with information about yourself, we are able to tailor our services to meet your needs.

Youshouldexpectthisservicetomeetthefollowingstandards:

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Staff will treat you courteously and impartially at all times.

100% Mystery shopping (this involves customers carrying out reality checks of our services).

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Staff will wear identification badges at all times. 100% Mystery shopping.

Staff will introduce themselves by name in interviews and when you contact Stockport Homes by phone.

100% Mystery shopping.

We will ensure that private interview rooms are available upon request.


An appointment with a same sex interviewer will be available upon request.


Our reception areas will be clean and tidy with toys and books provided for children.


We will adapt access to our services and provide information in a range of formats to ensure we meet the needs of our customers.

100% Quarterly customer profile report, customer access report and new tenant surveys.

You will be able to speak to someone regarding a query within five minutes when visiting Stockport Homes’ offices.


We will provide free-phones in convenient locations around the Borough which are available outside standard office hours.

100% Usage reports on free-phones and checks on library opening hours.

We will provide all standard documents, including letters, in plain English, which is clear and easy to understand.

100% Customer Readers’ Group to check and approve documents.

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Customerservice,choiceandcomplaintsandrespondingtotheneedsofcustomers


We will explain in a clear and thorough way if we are unable to provide a service requested by a customer.


We will promote complaints and publicise the improvements made from them.

100% We will include this in our annual customer feedback report and provide ‘You Said We Did’ feedback in every customer newsletter.

We will answer all telephone calls within 15 seconds.

94%. This will include repair calls made to the Contact Centre.

Telephone monitoring reports.

We will keep answerphone usage to a minimum during office hours. If you leave a message on our answerphone, an officer will call you back within one working day.

100% Telephone monitoring.

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We will respond to all written correspondence within 10 working days.

100% Monitored by the Performance Customer Action Group (CAG) through the six monthly service standards monitoring report.

A member of staff will take ownership of your enquiry and will resolve or appropriately pass on your enquiry on first contact.


Staff will use a standard greeting when answering telephone calls.


We will display all opening and closing times (including Bank Holidays) and out of hours or emergency numbers on the outside of our buildings.


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Customer involvement is at the heart of everything we do. We have recently reviewed our Partnership Agreement which sets out the ways that you can get involved in influencing and shaping the delivery of the services you receive from Stockport Homes. It explains what you can expect from us when you get involved. If you would like a copy of the Partnership Agreement please contact the Customer Involvement Team on01614742862or visit www.stockporthomes.org/getinvolved


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We will increase the number of involved customers and target those from under-represented groups including young people, customers with disabilities and customers from a black or minority ethnic background.

10% annual increase in the number of customers involved.

Quarterly review of the customer involvement database. The profile of involved customers is reported in the annual impact assessment report and monitored by the Customer Involvement CAG.


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We will increase customer satisfaction with being kept informed by giving ‘You Said We Did’ feedback at all formal customer meetings, in the customer newsletter and on the website.

3% increase in customer satisfaction.

Customer satisfaction survey results.

We will support the Customer Scrutiny Panel to scrutinise at least two service areas per year and ensure the results of the scrutiny are used to improve the services you receive.

Two scrutiny reviews completed per year.

Action plans and implementation of recommendations from scrutiny reviews will be monitored by the most relevant CAG.

We will provide a range of ways for customers to get involved at a level that suits them.

100% A menu of involvement is publicised and made available to all customers in a range of formats. Monitored by the Customer Involvement CAG.

We will consult customers on any changes that affect the management of their homes or services we provide.

100% The impact of consultation is included on Board cover sheets and reported as part of Stockport Homes’ decision making process.

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We will cover all out of pocket expenses for customers who take part in Stockport Homes’ activities, such as child care, adult care, subsistence, transport and room hire.

100% The Customer Expenses Reimbursement Policy is agreed and utilised by customers as demonstrated by the customer involvement budget.

We will carry out an annual review with all tenant and resident groups to identify any support needs.

100% Annual review forms are completed. Actions from the review are implemented.

We will arrange for the Quality Panel to carry out at least four service inspections each year and publish the outcomes to customers.

100% Outcomes are reported to customers through the impact assessment annual report and customer newsletter, and action plans are implemented.


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We will provide opportunities for customers to develop their skills, knowledge and confidence.

100% An end of year training report includes information on customer evaluations through focus groups and surveys, and improvements to future learning and development opportunities are made.

We will involve customers in evaluating the impact of customer involvement on an annual basis and deliver any actions.

100% An annual impact assessment report is created in consultation with customers and actions delivered.

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Improvingandmaintainingyourhome:Repairsandmaintenance

These standards cover the condition of your property - from what you can expect when you move into a property to providing a repairs service that is responsive to your needs.

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Our empty properties will meet our ‘Lettable Standard’ for re-let.

100% Inspections by a Technical Surveyor. Quality Panel Customer Inspectors carrying out reality ‘spot’ checks on properties that are due to be re-let.

We will consult with you through the Stock Investment and Repairs CAG to ensure the Lettable Standard continues to meet your expectations.

Annual consultation.

Minutes and actions from the Stock Investment and Repairs CAG.

When you move into a Stockport Homes property, we will ask for your feedback to see how satisfied you are with the property.

100% of customers asked for feedback.

Feedback from the new customer satisfaction questionnaire.

We will consult with you annually to review our repairs appointment slots and ensure they are meeting your needs.

100% Minutes and actions from the Stock Investment and Repairs CAG.


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We will offer specific times for repairs appointments where there is a justifiable customer need.

80% Quarterly monitoring of the repairs appointments database reported to the Stock Investment and Repairs CAG.

We will offer Wednesday evening appointments up to 6pm for customers where:• The repair can be completed within the

appointment slot;• Extra (specialist) materials are not required;

and• The repair only needs one operative to

attend.

90% Analysis of appointments made and kept.

We will offer Saturday am (8am to 12noon) appointments for customers where:• The repair can be completed within the

appointment slot;• Extra (specialist) materials are not required;

and• The repair only needs one operative to

attend.

90% Analysis of appointments made and kept.

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We will complete repairs on the first visit. 98% of repairs completed on first visit.

Directorate Scorecard, Performance Sub-Group and CAG.

Our operatives will behave respectfully towards customers and their property.

96% customersatisfactionwith the attitudeof the operativewhilst carryingout a repair.

Monthly reporting. Customer feedback forms and telephone calls. Directorate Scorecard, Performance Sub-Group and CAG.

We will ensure customer expectations are always met with regard to the quality of repairs delivered.

96% customersatisfactionwith the qualityof the repair.

Monthly reporting. Customer feedback forms and telephone calls. Directorate Scorecard, Performance Sub-Group and CAG.

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We will ensure gas appliances are serviced and safety checked every year.

100% of gasappliances tobe serviced anda Landlord GasSafety Recordissued everyyear.

Monitored via external managing agent Norfolk Property Services (NPS). Fortnightly reporting. Directorate Scorecard, Performance Sub-Group and CAG.

We will reduce the time taken to complete routine repairs.

To completeroutine repairsin an average of 11.5 days.

Computer system monthly reporting. Directorate Scorecard, Performance Sub-Group and CAG.

We will respond to high priority repairs within four hours.

To attend andmake safe 98%of high priorityrepairs within fourhours.

Monthly reporting. Directorate Scorecard, Performance Sub-Group and CAG.

We will ensure that empty properties are repaired and returned to use as soon as possible.

Void turnaroundtarget of 22 days.

Monthly reporting. Housing ManagementDirectorate Scorecard.

We are committed to maintaining and investing in customers’ homes and communal areas. We aim to deliver improvements to properties to meet the aspirations of current and future residents. We have an on-going programme of improvement works to ensure standards are maintained. We want you to know what to expect, where and when.

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Improvingandmaintainingyourhome:Qualityofaccommodation


We will involve customers in the development of the investment programme for 2010 – 2015 on an annual basis through surveys and consultation.

Survey completed annually.

Stock Investment and Repairs CAG.

We will provide you with updates on the delivery of the investment programme every six months in the customer newsletter and on the website.

Update published every six months.

Six monthly newsletter and website spot checks.


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We will involve you in reviewing the design guide for new build properties.

Annually. Stock Investment and Repairs CAG.

We will consult you on the development of an environmental and energy efficiency guide for customers.

Six monthly. Minutes and actions from working group meetings.

We will complete investment works in the agreed time and in line with arrangements agreed with the customer.

95% Customer satisfaction survey.

We will ensure customers are consulted about the work required to their home.

100% by letter prior to improvement works.

Customer satisfaction survey.

We will provide customers with 12 weeks notice of when works will start.

100% by letter prior to improvement works.

Spot checks and audits. Technical Services Management Team Meeting.

We will offer customers agreed choices about the type of works that will be carried out.

100% by letter andthen at choice events prior toimprovement works.


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We will minimise the amount of disturbance and inconvenience customers experience whilst the work is being carried out.

93% target of customer satisfaction.

Customer Satisfaction returns. Directorate Scorecard, Performance Sub-Group and CAG.

We will provide customers with contact details for Stockport Homes and contractor staff before, during and after works.

100% of customers to be given a Customer Handbook with contact details.


We will provide customers with clear information about how to use any new systems / fixtures (e.g. heating systems) aiming to ensure the customer understands these before work is completed.

100% of customers to be given a Customer Handbook with contact details.


We will provide the customer with details of who to contact if problems arise after the work is completed.

100% at handover. Spot checks and audits. Technical Services Management Team Meeting.

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Stockport Homes provide a range of services to customers to ensure neighbourhoods are maintained to a high standard. This includes opportunities for you to shape your neighbourhood and influence how it can be managed and improved. Staff check our estates frequently to ensure our properties and the local environment are kept clean and maintained to a good standard.

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We will develop a Neighbourhood Action Plan for each Neighbourhood Housing Officer and provide you with progress updates every six months.

100% Updates published in the Neighbourhood Newsletters and on the website. Annual reports to area committees.

We will implement a range of sustainable projects and activities, effectively, cooperatively and efficiently with local partners, through the Stockport Homes Community Fund and Neighbourhood Budgets and enable customers to decide where the budgets are spent at the area forums.

100% of eligible funding allocated through area forums.

Reports to area forums and customer action groups. Report in the newsletter to customers.



We will work to minimise social exclusion and worklessness through the delivery of actions in our Financial Inclusion and Worklessness Strategies.

90% of actions delivered on time.

Six monthly reports to the Performance Sub-Group of the Board and the Strategic Social Inclusion Group.

We will invite customers and partners to attend estate walkabouts at least every three months to identify estate management issues and agree solutions. We will provide feedback to those who attend.

All estate walkabouts advertised in dates for your diary on a quarterly basis. Feedback to 100% of customers who attended the walkabouts.

Walkabouts advertised in Dates for your diary. Reported to the Performance CAG. Feedback provided to all customers through newsletters at least twice per year and at area forums.

We will carry out a quarterly programme of estate clean ups following estate walkabouts and advertise them locally at libraries, area offices and through community groups.

A programme of estate clean ups advertised quarterly.

Monitored by the Performance CAG and mystery shopping.

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Neighbourhood Housing Officers will inspect at least 30% of their sites once per quarter and these sites will meet the current annual performance target in the Directorate Scorecard.

Estates graded as good or excellent in line with Directorate Scorecard target.

Reported to the Performance Customer Action Group. Feedback provided to all customers through the newsletters at least twice per year and at area forums.

We will carry out regular health and safety inspections to all communal areas of all blocks of flats.

95% of all multi storey blocks inspected monthly.95% of all low rise blocks inspected quarterly.

Monitored by the Performance CAG.

We will provide a Concierge Service with CCTV 24 hours a day, seven days a week to blocks of flats to help to deter crime and anti-social behaviour and make the blocks secure for residents.

100% security checks on those entering blocks.

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We will deliver a caretaking service which has standards that have been developed with customers and display the standards in all blocks.

Service standards met in line with annual performance target in directorate scorecard.

Annual customer survey reported to the Performance CAG, spot checks by staff, supervisors and mystery shopping.

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Vomit / excrement / urine etc will be cleaned immediately.

99% Area forums, CAGs, Performance Sub-Group and Directorate Scorecard.

Offensive or racist graffiti will be removed within four hours.


All other graffiti will be removed within 24 hours.


Entrance foyer and ground floor corridors will be swept, mopped and vacuumed daily. Glass doors will be inspected and cleaned if necessary daily. Door entry buttons inspected and cleaned if necessary daily.


Lifts will be swept and mopped, walls cleaned and lift buttons inspected and cleaned if necessary daily.


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Caretakers will monitor the performance of other contractors within the blocks and external communal areas daily.


We will remove litter and any bulky rubbish from designated external communal areas and garage sites daily.


Fire safety and basic security checking of communal areas will be done daily.


Corridors will be swept, mopped and buffed if required weekly.


Internal glazing cleaned weekly. 99% Area forums, CAGs, Performance Sub-Group and Directorate Scorecard.

Stairs and landings will be swept and mopped (this does not include yellow stair nosing) weekly.


Chute rooms will be swept and mopped twice a week.


Windows and door handles in light-use areas will be cleaned monthly.


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We will sweep and mop all landings in accordance with local block frequency.


We will deodorise all communal areas in accordance with local block frequency.


We will remove graffiti that is offensive or racist within four hours.


We will remove all other graffiti within 24 hours.


We will remove cobwebs from doorways and ceilings in accordance with local block frequency.


We will check and clean bin areas in accordance with local block frequency.



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We will check and report any internal and external repairs, for example, faulty lights, damaged or ill-fitting doors, defective locks, damaged windows and stairs and leaking guttering in accordance with local block frequency.


We will litter pick and sweep all external hard surfaces and leave all external areas clean and tidy in accordance with local block standards.


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Conciergestandards


Concierge will answer all buzzer calls within 60 seconds.

100% Mystery shopping and Concierge Focus Group.

Concierge will ascertain a visitors identity before granting access.


Concierge will use the standard greeting “Stockport Homes” and give out their name if asked.



We provide a customer driven ASB service and have strong links with Greater Manchester Police, the Youth Offending Team, the Community Safety Unit and other key partners. We are committed to responding to reports of ASB quickly and our dedicated ASB Team can provide you with the support you may need if you witness, or find yourself experiencing ASB.


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We will carry out a risk assessment at the start of every ASB case to assess the level of vulnerability of the complainant.

100% Quarterly manual audit of 25% of closed cases.

We will refer all urgent cases (CAT A) and all level one vulnerability complainants to the specialist ASB Team who will contact the complainant in the case within 24 hours.


We will acknowledge all other complaints in writing within two working days.


We will contact level two vulnerability complainants in 48 hours to arrange an interview.


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We will contact level three vulnerability complainants within five working days to arrange an interview.


We will develop an action and care plan in agreement with the complainant to investigate the problem, and agree a level of support and contact.


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IntroductionTenancy

Allocatinghomes

Stockport Homes manages the allocations process and the Choice Based Lettings (Homechoice) scheme. We want to ensure that you have the information, advice and support you may need when you apply for a property with us.


We will provide comprehensive housing advice literature which is regularly reviewed and updated through customer consultation.

100% of literature reviewed with customers.

Reported through ‘Going Places’ newsletter and website.

We will offer advice, interviews or home visits where required, to discuss your Homechoice application and housing options within five working days of the request.

100% appointments within five working days.

Mystery shopping and spot checks by Housing Options Manager.

We will send you a follow-up advice letter within three working days of your Homechoice and housing options advice interview.

100% of letters sent within three working days.

File checks during monthly meetings with staff.

We will provide help and advice in accessing work and training opportunities to improve the range of housing options available to you on request within 10 working days.

100% of customers contacted within 10 days of request for assistance.


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We will provide fast track interviews on the same day for customers who are immediately homeless and visits to notified rough sleepers will be undertaken within 24 hours.

100% of visits within 24 hours.


You will be seen by a member of the Homechoice Team or another staff member within five minutes at the Housing Information Centre.

100% seen within five minutes.


We will process housing application forms and medical assessments within 10 working days.

100% within 10 working days.

IT system reports.

We will offer the option of additional support to help you to bid for properties in all cases.

100% of customers requesting help assisted.

Mystery shopping and file checks during monthly meetings with staff.

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Once you have accepted our offer of a new home we can provide a range of support to help you to settle into your new home. We will explain your rights and responsibilities as a Stockport Homes tenant and help you to keep and manage your tenancy successfully. Our Resettlement and Tenancy Support Service can provide advice, support and assistance to vulnerable tenants who may require help to set up and maintain their tenancy.


Prior to accepting an offer of a new tenancy we will assess your income to advise you on the affordability of the rent and any service charges.

100% Mystery shopping. New tenant visit feedback reported six monthly.

At the sign up for a new tenancy we will assess your entitlement to Housing Benefit, complete and process the claim form.


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At the sign up for a new tenancy we will complete a risk assessment form and where deemed vulnerable will refer you to the relevant internal and / or external agencies.


At the sign up for a new tenancy we will provide you with a Customer Handbook which explains the terms of your tenancy agreement and other Stockport Homes services.


After one week of accepting a tenancy we will contact you by phone or by letter to check you have moved into your new home.


After six weeks of accepting a tenancy a Neighbourhood Housing Officer will arrange to visit you to check you have settled into your new home.

100% New tenant visit feedback reported six monthly.

If you are faced with eviction for rent arrears we will automatically refer your case to our Tenancy Support Team who will contact you to see if they can assist you.

100% Bi-annual referral report generated electronically.

We will always seek to offer the most secure tenancy dependent upon the type of property and your circumstances.

100% Annual review of tenancy types.

We will ensure that you are fully consulted on any changes to your tenancy agreement.

100% Annual audit of all tenancy changes.

We will assess all referrals to the Resettlement Service within three working days.

95% Bi-annual manual audit of 50% of all referred cases.


Within 10 working days of accepting the referral a Resettlement Officer will carry out an initial assessment of your needs, complete a risk assessment and provide a jointly agreed support plan.

95% Bi-annual manual audit of 50% of all accepted cases.

If we decline a referral, a letter explaining the decision will be sent to you within five working days.

95% Electronic monitoring. Reported in the customer newsletter.

When you sign up to the Resettlement Service, we will provide you with a pack containing information local to the area.

100% Case file audit. Reported in the customer newsletter.

We will give you the opportunity to review your support on a monthly basis and decide with the Resettlement Officer when to end the service.

100% Reviews of satisfaction survey. Reported in the customer newsletter.

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Customerfinanceandrents

Your rent is important. Without it, we could not provide an effective housing service. Your rent pays for most of the services you receive from Stockport Homes. For example, it pays for ASB staff, Customer Finance staff, repairs to your home and improvements to your estate. It is our aim to make it as simple as possible for you to pay your rent and service charges by providing as many payment methods as possible.


We will issue all new tenants with a payment card within seven days of the start of their tenancy and send a replacement card upon request within five working days.

100% Electronic monitoring. Reported to the Income Management CAG.

We will send all customers a rent statement in an appropriate format, showing details of all rent due and payments received every three months.


We will ensure that all payments received are posted to individual payment accounts within three working days.


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We will ensure that it is possible to make a payment to us 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.


We will inform you of any debts outstanding on former accounts within 10 working days of your payment liability ending.


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Leaseholders

If you bought a flat, you have a leasehold interest. This means you have the right to live in your home for a certain period without having to pay rent, except for a small ground rent. The period is 250 years from the date of your lease. As a leaseholder you only buy the right to live in your own flat and so you also have to pay a share of the costs of the upkeep and repair of the building and the development where your flat is situated. Tenants also pay their share of these costs through their rent to the Council.

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We will send an annual service charge invoice before 1st April each year.


We will send all leaseholders a statement in an appropriate format, showing details of all service charges due and payments received every three months.


We will ensure that all payments received are posted to individual payment accounts within three working days.


We will ensure that all correspondence to leaseholders includes signposting to debt and welfare benefits advice.


We will include a ‘statement of rights’ with every demand for payment.


We will provide a newsletter article on current leaseholder issues at least twice a year.


We will offer all new leaseholders an appointment with the Leasehold Officer within two weeks of receiving a Notice of Assignment.


We will survey leaseholders every two years on the standards of service received and report findings to leaseholders along with service improvements.


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Temporaryaccommodation

If you live at one of our Temporary Accommodation Schemes there may be issues that you want help with. Together with partner agencies we are able to offer a range of support, many of which can continue once you have moved on. The services available will be discussed with residents by their Project Worker during their induction period and in one-to-one meetings.


We will provide accommodation that is safe, clean and meets the temporary accommodation re-let standard.

100% Service user feedback.

Staff will be polite and professional at all times. 100% Review of formal and informal customer feedback.

We will maintain appropriate standards of safety and security throughout the accommodation.

100% Annual safety checks from external contractors of all electrical, fire and gas equipment. Regular in-house health and safety checks.

We will consult with customers as to the most appropriate times and frequency for meetings.

100% Minutes of resident meetings and other forums.



We will respect your individuality, cultural or religious beliefs, privacy and dignity at all times.

100% Diversity training for all staff and diversity hand book available within schemes. Confidentiality policy and procedures in place. Review of complaints and customer feedback.

We will ensure that the reception and communal areas are clean, tidy and safe.

100% Staff performance report. Resident meetings, newsletter and website.

We will make an appointment with each new resident to explain the services available to them within the scheme.

100% Staff performance report indicator. Resident meetings and newsletter.

We will provide all residents with a needs assessment interview within two weeks of entering the scheme.

100% Staff performance report. Resident meetings, newsletter and website.

We will provide appropriate information, guidance and signposting in relation to other services, welfare, benefits and support providers and liaise and make referrals where required in relation to service users’ individual needs.

100% Monitoring service user support plans. Resident meetings, newsletter and website.

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Shelteredhousing

Stockport Homes manage nine Sheltered Housing Schemes and one Extra Care Scheme. The Sheltered Housing Service is a dedicated team consisting of a Sheltered Housing Manager, Sheltered Housing Officer, nine Sheltered Scheme Managers and one Extra Care Scheme Manager. The team aim to provide a comfortable and secure living environment for people over 60 years old.


New residents will be inducted to our sheltered schemes within 14 days.

100% Case file audit. Monitored by the Sheltered Housing Working Group.

We will provide all residents with a needs assessment and support plan within two weeks of entering the scheme.

100% Support plan audit. Monitored by the Sheltered Housing Working Group.

We will ensure a Scheme Manager or Mobile Warden provides daily contact (Monday to Friday) either via personal visit or the warden call system.

100% Daily checks list, satisfaction survey. Monitored by the Sheltered Housing Working Group.


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Carecall

Carecall is a 24-hour tele-monitoring and response service for older and vulnerable people living in Stockport who want to live independently, but with the security and peace of mind that someone will always be on hand if help is needed.


We will provide an emergency response and support service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

100% Electronic monitoring. Reported to the Sheltered Housing Working Group.

We will answer 98.5% of Telecare Alarm calls within 60 seconds and 80% within 30 seconds.


We will arrive at all emergency visits within 45 minutes of the decision to deploy a Mobile Warden.


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IntroductionGiving us your feedback

Do you want to give a compliment or make a complaint about Stockport Homes’ services?

In writing to:

We take your feedback seriously.

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We aim to provide you with the best possible service at all times, but we understand that sometimes a service is not as good as you expect it to be. It is important that you let us know if this has happened, as we can use this information to ensure we can improve the service you and others receive. We welcome your feedback about all aspects of our services. You can make a compliment, comment or complaint in the following ways:

Customer Feedback OfficerStockport Homes1 St. Peter’s SquareStockport SK1 1NZ

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In person at any of our offices:

By phone: 01614742600By text: 07891949399By email: [email protected] our website at: www.stockporthomes.org

HousingInformationCentre, 1 St. Peter’s Square, Stockport, SK1 1NZ

Opening hours:Monday: 8.30am – 4.30pmTuesday: 9.30am – 4.30pmWednesday: 8.30am – 4.30pmThursday: 8.30am – 4.30pmFriday: 9.30am – 4.00pm

WestAreaHousingOffice,Bridgehall Community Centre, Siddington Avenue, Adswood, Stockport SK3 8NR

EastAreaHousingOffice, 1 Berwick Parade, Northumberland Road, Brinnington, Stockport SK5 8LQ

Opening hours:Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8.30am - 5.00pmWednesday: 8.30am – 1.00pmFriday: 8.30am – 4.30pm

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Accessing our services

This leaflet gives you information about Stockport Homes’ Local Standards. If you would like a copy in large print, Braille, on audio tape or CD, please contact the Social Inclusion Team on 01614742860 or email: [email protected]

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