Lewisham Homes
We are a social housing provider, managing homes on behalf of Lewisham Council
This page contains all our latest news and information about the coronavirus.
On Wednesday 21 April we will be hosting a session on Zoom called ‘Covid Conversations’ with local health professionals and GPs. Lewisham Homes residents are invited along to this safe space to …
The Grove Medical Centre in Lewisham is running a questions and answers session via Zoom to help people have a better understanding on the safety of the Covid-19 vaccine, to allow them to make an …
At the beginning of 2021, we reduced some of our services due to rising Covid-19 cases across the country. This was to keep contact to a minimum for the safety of our residents and staff, and to …
In response to Covid-19 cases rising sharply across the country, on 4 January the government introduced a new national lockdown with immediate effect. See the government guidance here. The safety and …
In view of the increasing levels of Covid-19 and requirement to self-isolate impacting both our staff and contractors we have taken the decision that from 24 December, Lewisham Homes will only be …
From 20 December, London and many areas in the South East have been placed into Tier 4 Covid restrictions by the government. This means that you cannot meet other people indoors, including over the …
Today (14 December) news has been published that London will go into tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions, following the rise in cases throughout the capital. We are closely following government guidance, and …
We have reviewed the government guidance that has been issued following Saturday’s announcement of heightened national restrictions from 5 November. This guidance does not necessitate any changes to …
We’re pleased to share that the remainder of our playgrounds were reopened earlier this week. They were first locked in March in response to government guidance so that we could keep children safe and …
Due to certain restrictions being put in place as a result of Covid-19, the government has put a temporary hold on possessions cases (the process through which a judge decides whether or not a …
This two-minute time-lapse video covers around four hours of real time, which is how long it takes an Engie operative working alone to replace a front entry door. Filmed on the Pepys Estate in …
Since 2017 we have been carrying out extensive fire-safety works at Hatfield Close and Gerrard House. However, the Covid-19 pandemic put works on hold temporarily, as our residents’ health and safety …
Widespread test and trace systems are important to help us return to familiar daily routines, as the government slowly lifts lockdown measures. Testing identifies people with the virus, and contact …
Following the restrictions which had initially been in place during lockdown, we are gradually increasing our non-essential repairs and routine services. Caretaking and gardening have already returned …
Lewisham Homes has arranged photographic roof surveys of our properties. The surveys are being carried out by Upshot UK, who operate vans with telescopic cranes for the camera equipment to photograph …
The housing minister Christopher Pincher MP has written today to all social housing residents to update them on the government’s latest guidance to social landlords. As the government relaxes …
There are a number of fire risks associated with people spending more time indoors. Please read our check-list and watch the fire-safety video below – or download our fire-safety factsheet here. Test …
Staying at home during the Covid-19 lockdown could lead to you feeling low in mood, anxious, lonely, depressed, frustrated or angry. So taking care of your mind as well as your body is really …
Lewisham Homes has launched a free telephone counselling service for residents suffering anxiety due to Covid-19 and the lockdown. The service is being funded as a social value initiative by …
At Lewisham Homes our residents’ safety remains our top priority as we continue our duty as a landlord. We will be completing annual gas checks, in line with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) …
Key points to note – Our reception is closed until further notice – please avoid sending post to us if possible. Use our online web portal My Lewisham Homes for any enquiries, call 0800 028 2 …
Lewisham Council have announced that they are temporarily suspending choice-based lettings. Anyone who wishes to bid for a property will not be able to do so until this service is restarted. This move …
We have started calling our residents who are over 70 or who we think may have other vulnerabilities, to check in with them and see how they are doing at this difficult time. As our residents’ health, …
Lettings and allocations of council properties in Lewisham is handled by Lewisham Council. They have provided us with the following information that you might find useful about this process during the …
