Jigsaw Homes Tameside

15/05/2026

Looking for something new to do with your little ones over the half term? Check out Tameside Council list of events.

15/05/2026

This Hoarding Awareness Week, what is the most important thing to remember?

Behind every situation is a person with experiences, emotions, and reasons that matter.

When we focus only on the environment, we risk missing what’s really going on. When we focus on the person, we create the opportunity for real change.

See the person, not the hoard.

If you or someone you know needs our support with hoarding behaviour, please visit our website to get in touch https://ow.ly/5nJ650YVY4w

14/05/2026

How can we make a difference to someone who needs support with hoarding behaviour?

What helps most is:
• Building a consistent, trusting relationship.
• Being non-judgemental.
• Working collaboratively.
• Setting small, realistic goals.
• Progress is often slow and not always linear, and that’s okay.

Relationship-based support leads to lasting and sustainable change.

If you or someone you know needs our support, please get in touch via our website https://ow.ly/1Wi250YVY2y

13/05/2026

It's Hoarding Awareness Week - and one common question is 'do people choose to live like this?'

It is closely linked to mental health, and often linked to experiences such as trauma, loss, or grief.

A helpful shift in thinking is:
• Not “What’s wrong with this person?”
• But “What has happened to this person?”

Understanding reduces judgement and improves support.

If you, or anyone you know, needs help with hoarding behaviour, please visit our website for more information on who to contact https://ow.ly/Ivxp50YVXXL

13/05/2026

Hundreds of our tenants have used our Better Off Calculator to check their finances.

Check yours here: https://better-off.jigsawhomes.org.uk/

So far this year:

847 households have completed a check
574 households were found to be eligible for support they were not fully claiming
£340,676 in benefits has been identified as unclaimed

In some cases, people were already receiving support but not everything they were entitled to. In others, they were not claiming anything at all.

If you have not checked recently, it may be worth taking a few minutes.

Whether you work, receive benefits, or a mix of both, your circumstances can change.

If the calculator shows you could be better off, you can choose to send your details to our Money Advice team for help and guidance with next steps.

It's free to use. Confidential. No obligation.

👉 Use the Better Off Calculator:
https://better-off.jigsawhomes.org.uk/

13/05/2026

This week is . Raising awareness of how illegal lenders operate.

Stay one step ahead and help make it

If you or someone you know is affected, Stop Loan Sharks England can help.

📞 0300 555 2222
🌐 www.stoploansharks.co.uk

This we’re raising awareness of how illegal lenders operate.
Illegal lenders adapt - moving online, using social media, or pretending to be someone you trust.
But their aim is always the same: control and intimidation.
Stay one step ahead and help make it
If you or someone you know is affected, we can help.
📞 0300 555 2222
🌐 www.stoploansharks.co.uk

13/05/2026

This March, Greater Manchester Housing Providers teamed up to host community careers events, encouraging tenants to explore job roles in the housing sector as part of the . The aim.... To get 20% of its workforce to be tenants by 2034.

📊 435 residents engaged, with job applications, CV support and networking opportunities helping turn interest into action.

“It’s vital our organisations reflect the communities we serve,” said Alison Dean, CEO of Great Places.

👉 Read more:

Jigsaw Homes Group build, renovate and manage affordable housing for rent and sale. We own and manage 37,000+ homes across the North West and East Midlands.

13/05/2026

12/05/2026

A question we are often asked about hoarding.... Why don't people just throw things away?

Removing items without the person’s involvement can cause significant distress and trauma. In many cases, it leads to belongings building up again, sometimes more quickly than before.

What helps instead:
• Building trust.
• Working at the person’s pace.
• Making small, agreed steps.

Clearing a space isn’t the same as supporting a person.

If you, or someone you know needs support with hoarding behaviour, please visit our website https://ow.ly/aZVA50YVXP7

11/05/2026

This week is Hoarding Awareness Week 2026. All week we will be answering questions to help everyone understand hoarding and help reduce the stigma around it.

It’s important to understand:
• It’s not about mess or clutter.
• It’s about emotional attachment, safety, and life experiences.
Over time, it can begin to affect:
• The functionality of someone's home.
• Safety within their living environment.
• Limited space to carry out everyday activities or do things they enjoy at home.

For many people, their belongings serve a purpose such as providing comfort, a sense of identity, or protection.

If you, or someone you know needs support with hoarding, please visit our website https://ow.ly/paoI50YVXvY