Wednesday 31 March 2010

Housing criteria for a london borough (social sector)

Contacts for getting back into employment and getting housed in the Hillingdon areaHousing reception is below the Civic Centre in Uxbridge, UB8 1UW.Criteria for social housing that gets you higher on the list if you are UK nationals are:Disability (as defined by the disability discrimination act)Links to the area (attending local schools, FE and ? adult education etc)Health care (having a local NHS GP)Having been adopted for a resident for a while or wanting to move in with them as a household (larger houses can be got that way and being each others mutual carer can work)Having local voluntary work (Usually regulated by Key House in Yiewsley or having a group such as Climate activity here)Maternity for the over 18’s without social services interventionMaternity for the under 18’s with social services intervention and counselling.Low financial status / credit rating should you have had a repossession in the recent economic downturnHousing and Council Tax benefit is allocated for those on low incomes and in particular:Income SupportJobseekers AllowanceEducation and Maintenance AllowanceEmployment and support allowanceIncapacity Benefit01895 250111 for civic centre or go there to book an appointment.EmploymentAside from the two nearest job centres on the 222 bus route (Heathrow point and Uxbridge) there are two other main areas.One is Seetec at the far end of Cowley Mill Road in Uxbridge (near the disused St Johns Church and schools).It is at Unit2, Brook Business Centre, Cowley Mill Road, Uxbridge UB8 2FX01895 520593www.seetec.co.ukinfo@seetec.co.ukThere is also Business link for sustainable business ideas.

Monday 15 March 2010

The bridges of London

This blog is about the secret that made london in the pre tube era and why London is at its current location.

Its also because yesterday I was at Hammersmith Bridge crying and as a thank you to whoever simply turned their head and shook it. They could have saved my life had I been so minded.

The blog will be simple about the bridges in London their histories and why they were built to offer inspiration to those who want to move to a different part of London.

Its also dedicated to the Rutland pub where my brother used to work and St Pauls Hammersmith where I did my Alpha course.