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Older tenants urged to apply for Pension Credit

Older tenants are beings urged to apply for a benefit that could be worth almost £4000 per year.

East Lane development

Work is underway on a new £9 million housing development in Paisley, which will see quality, energy-efficient homes brought to the area.

Wheatley Livingwell gardening competition - James Mckechnie of Auchenlea Llivingwell Service

Green-fingered residents living in Glasgow are taking part in a gardening showdown this summer.

Wheatley Foundation community event

More than 17,000 tenants of Scotland’s largest social landlord received support through one of Scotland’s leading Foundations.

Work has begun on a new £7 million housing development in Bishopbriggs.

Wheatley Group has 50 education bursaries available for tenants and customers to go to university and college.

Balloch Neighbourhood consultation

Residents of a West Dunbartonshire town recently had their say and helping shape the future of their village.

Tenant Mary Marshall standing in front of flower beds in a communal garden in Methlan Park

A green-fingered Dumbarton woman has transformed communal garden beds thanks to a donation of £50 from Loretto Housing Association.

A disabled couple can enjoy their garden again this summer thanks to environmental staff at their social landlord.

A group of customers and staff outside in the garden area of Beardmore Street, Dalmuir standing in the new seated patio area

Tenants in Dalmuir are to get a new seating area and extra whirly gigs following a vote around how to spend almost £3000 in their area.

Residents and businesses in Lochside are being urged to come along to an event this month and view the latest regeneration proposals for the area.

Woman showing an older couple information on a tablet device

Scotland’s biggest social landlord has helped tenants save more than £122,000 on their energy bills over the last six months.

People sitting in an office talking

Over 2000 customers from across Wheatley Group communities have signed up to use their voice and help improve services with their social landlord.

Artist impression of new homes in East Lane, Paisley

Loretto has started work on 48 new homes for social rent in Paisley.

Exterior image of new houses in Falkirk

A community in Falkirk is flourishing thanks to a new £3.8 million affordable housing development.

Three males and a female sitting down talking to each other

We take your complaints, comments and compliments very seriously and we always try to learn from them and your feedback.

A male housing officer talking to a female customer holding a small child on the pavement next to houses

More than 10,000 homeless people in Scotland will be provided with homes by 2026, figures from Wheatley Group have revealed.

Image of a heart with house icons, with text in the background reading Supporting Scottish Housing Day 13 September 2023

The importance of housing as a career is the focus for this year’s Scottish Housing Day which takes place today, Wednesday 13 September 2023.

bursary recipient Shona

Customers of Wheatley Group have until 30 June to apply for an education bursary.

Tenant standing outside her home

Bishopton families have praised the life-changing impact of their “beautiful and spacious” homes within a new affordable housing development.

Picture of an activity trail in Westcliff

Families in Westcliff are benefitting from a new £3400 interactive activity trail following a community consultation held by social housing landlord Loretto.

Changes to allocations policy launch today

We’re launching our updated Housing Information Advice and Letting Policy Framework today.

Loretto tenant standing outside his home

Helensburgh residents have spoken of the “big difference” moving to a new £4.58 million housing development has made to their lives.

Image of person adjusting the settings on their boiler

If you haven’t already done so, be sure to claim your £400 energy bill voucher before time runs out.

Staff from Wheatley Group and Revive Scotland with Community Safety Minister Elena Whitham

Community Safety Minister Elena Whitham MSP has heard how Wheatley Group is supporting survivors of domestic abuse through an award-winning move-on service.

Cabinet Secretary Shona Robison meets Wheatley staff and other partners at Queesn Quay

Cabinet Secretary Shona Robison MSP heard for herself how new homes can change people’s lives.

Wheatley staff help tenants with millions of pounds of support

Wheatley Group has helped tenants across Scotland access almost £9 million in benefits and financial support.

Jamie Hepburn MSP welcomes 3000th Wheatley job and training opportunity

A Wheatley Foundation programme to tackle unemployment in some of Scotland’s most disadvantaged areas has reached a major milestone – with its 3000th job and training opportunity created.

Man fixing boiler

Due to the recent freezing weather, our Customer First Centre has received a high number of calls.

Older Loretto customers to receive welfare visits

Loretto customers over the age of 70 will receive drop-in visits from their housing officer over the winter months.

The Scottish Child Payment has increased – and has been extended to include all children under 16.

Wheatley helps tenants claim back more than £5m in benefits in just six months

Wheatley Group has helped tenants claim back more than £5 million in benefits they were entitled to in the past six months.

using computer

Make sure you don’t fall victim to fraudsters around the £400 energy bills discount this winter.

Online self service survey

We’re looking to redesign our online services – and we need your help.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the launch of Wheatley Group’s new £6m cost-of-living crisis fund

£6M cost-of-living fund will support over 20,000 tenants.

Wheatley Homes Glasgow customer Marion standing with two staff from NETs

Wheatley communities are looking their best thanks to a pioneering partnership with one of the country’s leading environmental charities.

Picture of a person holding a phone

We have launched a customer consultation to gather your thoughts on how we allocate our homes and communicate with you.

Picture of a person holding a phone

We have launched a customer consultation to gather your thoughts on how we allocate our homes and communicate with you.

Wheatley Group offers 300 homes to support Ukrainian refugees in Scotland

Wheatley Group has today (20 June 2022) pledged to support Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian invasion by offering 300 available homes to local authorities across Scotland.

Two tenants sit on a couch

Families have said their new home is “like winning the lottery” after moving into a new £3.24m affordable housing development in Falkirk by Loretto Housing Association.

Calling all families – helping us to help you. We’re looking to learn more about families who live in our communities ensure you are at the heart of developing our services to make them the best they can be.

New Child Disability Benefit introduced by the Scottish Government

A new benefit has been introduced by the Scottish Government to help parents of children with a disability or ill health.

New Child Disability Benefit introduced by the Scottish Government

A new benefit has been introduced by the Scottish Government to help parents of children with a disability or ill health.

New Child Disability Benefit introduced by the Scottish Government

A new benefit has been introduced by the Scottish Government to help parents of children with a disability or ill health.

Wheatkey can help tenants with fuel bills

Wheatley Group is urging customers worried about rising energy bills to get in touch.

Electric car

An electric car club in Glasgow is on the road to success in time for its second anniversary – after customers travelled over 74,000 miles in only two years.

John McInally has created a stunning garden at Kippen Gate in Glasgow

A LORETTO tenant in Glasgow has created a stunning garden which is bringing people together and creating a real sense of community.

Home Comforts

Over 236 tonnes of furniture have been saved from being dumped or going to landfill thanks to a life-changing upcycling service from Wheatley Group.

James and agnes Auchinlea

One of the first tenants to move into a new development in Glasgow, designed to help older people live independently for longer, says his dream home is “like a hotel”.

Woman on phone talks to customer

Please remember we are here to support you and your family during these extraordinary times.

Close cleaning service update

Thanks for your patience as we continue to operate in line with government guidance.

Loretto artists impressions cobblebrae

Loretto Housing Association, part of Wheatley Group, is building 111 affordable homes on three sites across central Scotland.

Woman sits on couch using her phone to pay rent

A new safe and secure way of paying is helping tenants keep on top of their rent.

Loretto frontline staff are supporting tenants while housing officers are supporting customers over the phone

Tenants have praised the ‘fantastic’ support they have received from Loretto housing officers during the pandemic.

Text reading 'Stay Safe'

We are doing everything we can to help you and your family stay safe at home during these difficult times.

Coronavirus door handle image

Are you worried or have questions about Coronavirus? Expert help and advice from health care professionals and the Government is available.

Jean Wilson celebrates her 100th birthday

A GLASGOW woman has celebrated her 100th birthday – despite lockdown and the weather.

NETs staff working in community

Thanks for your patience as we continue to operate a restricted range of services, in line with government guidance.

Man fixing boiler

Chris Bilsland, a Loretto Housing Officer, explains what the next steps are if you are due to have your annual gas safety check.

Universal Credit - with you all the way

If you’re on Universal Credit, and claiming housing costs to pay your rent, make sure you let the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) know of changes to your rent.

Loretto wants tenants to stay safe at home

The March 2020 issue of Inside Loretto – the magazine for Loretto Housing tenants – is out now.

River City star backs Stay Safe campaign

A star of Scotland’s favourite soap is helping launch a new campaign to encourage tenants to stay safe at home.

Modern Apprentices at Wheatley Group

School leavers have the chance to become Modern Apprentices with Scotland’s largest housing, property and care organisation.

Home Comforts service

Our Home Comforts service helps tenants who need furniture but can’t afford it.

Tenants meet the neighbours at Wallacewell

Rain didn't stop play in Balornock when tenants got together to 'Meet the Neighbours'.

tenants in North lanarkshire get together

Tenants in North Lanarkshire are getting together to find out how they can help Loretto improve – and benefit from great support from their landlord.

SmartSpending app

Saving money using MySavings is now even easier – thanks to a new smartphone app.

Loretto tenant David Allan picked up an award from Enable

A Loretto tenant was one of the stars of the show at the recent Enable AGM in Glasgow.

Loretto Housing held its 2019 AGM recently

The winter issue of Inside Loretto – the magazine for Loretto Housing tenants – is out now.

Tenants have their say at engagement event

November is our Month of Engagement – and we want tenants to get involved.

Loretto customer David Gibson

A supported tenant at a Loretto Care service in Grangemouth has started his own radio station.

Loretto Housing held its AGM recently

Loretto tenants and staff had a bit of Highland fling as they got together to look over the past year.

St Patrick’s Court new tenant gets flowers

The September issue of Inside Loretto is out now.

Housing Minister Kevin Stewart MSP visits new Loretto homes in Shawbridge Street, Glasgow

New Loretto tenant Geraldine Skelly says she ‘thanks her lucky stars’ for her new home in the south side of Glasgow.

Read the latest issue of Livingwell News

Catch up with the latest from our service for older tenants.

St Patrick’s Court group photo

Delighted Isabella Heyne says her new Coatbridge home is ‘absolutely life-changing’.

Yellow background with a shopping basket of fruit and black text reading MySavings

MySavings will cost you less, every day.

Helen Boyle says she's come full circle after moving into her new Shawbridge home

NEW Loretto tenant Helen Boyle says her new home in is the best she’s ever had.

Pension Credits: important changes

Think you might be entitled to Pension Credit – the benefit that tops up your pension?

Tenants' joy at new Loretto homes

New Loretto homes are putting a huge smile on tenants’ faces.

Yara Abdalhoq opens front door

Our tenant newsletter has a great new name and a bright new look.

Loretto Housing logo

Loretto Housing helped a tenant receive more than £21,000 in backdated benefit payments.

Loretto Housing and Loretto Care held a Christmas party at Quarrywood Avenue, Glasgow

People  from Loretto got together to celebrate Christmas – and plans for a community garden.

Jo Day

Jo Day is loving being part of Loretto's Community Action Group - and he's now encouraging even more Loretto tenants to get involved.

Annual General Meeting 2018

What's in a name? Well, we want you to tell us.

Loretto tenants at the AGM

LORETTO’S tenant-led Community Action Group showed they were on the ball at this year’s annual general meeting.

Loretto Housing logo

Online services are a really quick and easy way to pay your rent.

Follow our advice to be a responsible pet owner

It's great having a dog – but you need to make sure you look after it AND the rest of your neighbours.

Loretto Housing logo

A new tenant group is helping change Loretto communities for the better.

The Google Bus offers free help with getting online and making the most of the internet

Loretto communities are getting the chance to gain free digital skills training and advice, thanks to Google’s Digital Garage bus tour.

Loretto Housing logo

Sorry, but our online services – My Loretto – won’t be available on Saturday 30 June between 8am-7pm as we’re carrying out upgrades.

We used to be neighbours, but now we are friends

There are lots of fantastic reasons to read the latest issue of Loretto News.

Loretto celebrate gaining IIP Platinum award

Loretto Housing has become the latest members of the Wheatley family to achieve Investors in People’s top award.

fee-free banking

Once you are on Universal Credit, your benefits will be paid on the same day of the month every month.

Loretto can help with benefit claims

Loretto has helped tenants claim back more than £200,000 in unclaimed benefits in the past year alone.

We can help tenants get ready for Universal Credit

THE UK Government is making important changes to the benefits system – and we can help you work your way through them.

Loretto Housing logo

Loretto Housing has reassured tenants there will be no delays to the delivery of new homes after a fire at a building site this week.

New Loretto homes are launched in Glasgow

The latest issue of Loretto News – the magazine for Loretto Housing tenants – is out now.

Loretto Housing logo

Due to the major disruption caused by the bad weather our offices will be closed today (Friday). We’re very sorry for any inconvenience.

Loretto Housing logo

Due to the bad weather our offices will not be open today.

New Loretto homes are launched in Glasgow

Work has started on transforming the site of a former primary school in the north of Glasgow into stylish affordable housing.

volunteering

OUR Volunteer Plus partnership helped young people change their lives – and help others too.

Loretto helps tenants with welfare benefits advice

A Loretto tenant is back in the driving seat after help from one of our advisors.

Loretto celebrates 40 years

Watch the video of our annual general meeting which marked 40 years of Loretto.

Housing officers can help you keep on top of your rent

The November issue of our tenant magazine, Loretto News, is out now.

Barclay Street new build

A Loretto tenant has ‘come full circle’ after moving into her new home in Springburn.

Learning at Work week

Writing songs, practising mindfulness and shadowing the boss are all in a day’s work this week for a group of housing and care staff.

wheatley foundation theatre

Children from some of Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities are to get their first experience of the theatre, thanks to a new partnership.

90 modern apprenticeships are available for young people

Ninety young people from some of Scotland’s most deprived communities are being given the chance to kickstart their career through new apprenticeships.

Minister backs environmental campaign

Ninety apprentices and trainees, including people from disadvantaged communities, are learning how to make Scotland’s neighbourhoods cleaner and greener.

TV weather predicts warm winter for tenants

Scotland’s largest social landlord launches its latest WinterReady initiative.

Housing Officer Claire Latto chats with a Loretto tenant

The November 2016 issue of Loretto News – the magazine for Loretto Housing tenants – is out now.

41 young people sign up for apprentice programme

Scotland’s largest housing, care and property management group has doubled this year its number of Modern Apprentices.

Loretto's AGM in 2015

The September 2016 issue of Loretto News is out now.

Environmental Modern Apprentices recruitment

Wheatley Group is looking for 45 young people who like working outdoors to become its latest apprentices.

Eriboll Crescent in Lambhill

Loretto Housing Association is investing £54million in building new homes and improving existing properties across central Scotland.

Environmental scheme will create nearly 200 jobs

Wheatley Group, our parent company, has announced it will invest more than £100 million over the next five years in maintaining and improving communities across Central Scotland.

Housing officers are on their patch to help tenants

The June 2016 issue of Loretto News is out now.

Apprenticeship scheme gives teenager hope

A Glasgow teenager has told how knowing she had a place on an apprenticeship scheme gave her hope after being diagnosed with cancer.

Wheatley Group is looking for 37 new Modern Apprentices

Our parent organisaton, Wheatley Group, is making a last call to recruit 37 new Modern Apprentices.