Orbit Care & Repair (Coventry) is down to the final six in the Care Team of the Year category of the Housing Heroes Awards.
The awards are in their second year and will once again, shine the spotlight on the people and teams that are doing great work in the social/affordable housing sector.
Orbit Care & Repair in Coventry provides hospital discharge, handy person services, adaptations, repairs, equity release and a Crisis Support Service in Coventry.
Services are available to home owners and private tenants, clients are predominantly elderly residents who may also have learning difficulties, enabling clients to continue living in their own homes and retain independence.
The team has been shortlisted for its work with adults who hoard. Hoarders keep objects to such an extent that their living space is impaired. Many of Orbit’s hoarders would have been classed as homeless due to lack of amenities.
Despite an estimated 2% of the UK population being classed as hoarders, care services rarely offer support with some social workers and psychologists regard hoarding as a lifestyle choice, therefore, Orbit Care & Repair (Coventry) offers a unique service which clients wouldn’t otherwise receive.
The awards are organised by Inside Housing magazine and the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), and attracted a phenomenal response (over 300 entries) with submissions from the length and breadth of the UK.
Kathie Martin, Orbit Care & Repair Manager (Coventry) says: “I am delighted that the team has been shortlisted for such a prestigious award and our hard work in this unique area has been recognised. The award will help promote our work to people who may need our help or know someone who is in need of support. Fingers crossed for the final!”
Orbit Care & Repair Coventry is one of six Home Improvement Agencies within the Orbit Group.
For more information on Orbit Care & Repair: www.orbitcare.org.uk
For additional information: Gemma Fallon, Orbit Group Communication Manager, 02476 438336, gemma.fallon@orbit.org.uk
Notes to News Editors:
The winners will be revealed at a glittering awards ceremony at London’s Hilton Hotel on 14 May hosted by TV presenter, Antarctic explorer and Atlantic rower Ben Fogle. The awards are sponsored by Campbell Tickell, EMA, Asset Skills, Synergy Group and The Hire Standard. Last year more than 700 people attended.
The Orbit Group is one of the largest housing groups in the country operating in the Midlands, the South East and the East of England providing over 34,500 high quality affordable homes to those in greatest need. Orbit Group Ltd, Orbit Heart of England, Orbit South Housing Association Ltd, Orbit East, Heart of England Housing & Care, Orbit First Step and Orbit New Homes are part of the Orbit Group.
