The opening of a hairdressing salon and foot treatment
room at PCHA's Ernest Harriss House in West
London, was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on
20 August. These are facilities for older residents and locals to
enjoy.
After consultation with their tenants, staff at this
PCHA sheltered housing scheme in Elgin Avenue
converted a spare room to create the much-anticipated 'Groom
Room'.
Those with mobility issues will particularly benefit from this
facility, which aims to boost residents' health and
self-esteem.
The salon received donations and support from Genesis Community,
The Resident Involvement Team, PCHA's Supported Housing Department,
Morrison Services and Ernest Harriss House Silver Club.
Mrs Dingle, a resident at Ernest Harriss House, suggested
the name 'The Groom Room' for the salon and said, "The hairdressing
salon is wonderfully accessible. It has created a great atmosphere
here and we're all really pleased."
Pam Lockley, Managing Director of PCHA (part of Genesis Housing
Group), said "This initiative is an excellent example of how an
innovative idea can bring so many benefits to older residents -
both here and in the wider community. It's a pleasure to launch
this scheme which is clearly very popular with its easy access and
great atmosphere.
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For further information about Genesis, please
contact
Diana Evans on 020 8150 4178 / email
diana.evans@ghg.org.uk
Notes to editors
PCHA has over 40 years experience of owning
and managing homes. It currently provides homes and services to
more than 10,000 households. PCHA owns and/or manages homes in 18
boroughs across London and the south
east. Services include housing management, leasehold management
services for shared owners and support services for vulnerable
residents.
Genesis Community
was set up in 2005 by Genesis Housing Group. It is a
charitable foundation created to fulfil Genesis Housing Group's
commitments to address the challenges of deprivation and social
exclusion in disadvantaged areas. Projects delivered by Genesis
Community focus on the key themes of young people, vulnerable and
elderly people, safer communities, financial inclusion and training
and employment.
With over 50 projects running in over 15 boroughs across
London and the south east, Genesis Community has
built a reputation as an exceptional project partner and as an
innovative provider of community initiatives.
Genesis Housing Group
provides homes and services to tens of thousands of people
across London and the south east. The Group consists of PCHA,
Pathmeads and Springboard housing associations. It also has a
charitable foundation, Genesis Community, and is one of the largest
and most successful housing groups in the UK. Genesis Housing Group
owns and/or manages more than 38,000 homes across London and the
south east. Its overiding aim is to put customers first and provide
excellent service to all.