ResidentsHQ wins National eWell-Being Award for Building Community Networks
ResidentsHQ, the social networking service focussed on injecting life and community spirit into modern residential developments, today announced its win at last week’s National eWell-Being Awards. Through providing a secure and private service for each development, ResidentsHQ aims to make it easy for residents to interact with each other, assist managing agents as well as bodies such as residents’ associations connect to those living within their properties, and help developers add value to new developments.
Andrew Painter, managing director, ResidentsHQ said: “This award validates our belief that social networks like ours can really make a difference. Through the intelligent application of social networking technology, we help residents break the ice and connect with their neighbours, and empower managing agents to communicate with those living in their properties. Our work in developments such as the Royal Arsenal, Imperial Wharf and Chelsea Bridge Wharf - another major regeneration programme - is proof of this.”
For example, prior to the ResidentsHQ website being launched in the Royal Arsenal Development, many residents had lived there for several years with very little interaction taking place. Within weeks of launch this had radically changed. Over 100 residents joined in the opening week of the service and began initiating running clubs, mother/toddler groups and cocktail parties. After six months of service, ResidentsHQ had 600 residents signed-up at Royal Arsenal, with over 100 logging in each day – a number which is set to increase as the website is being extended to allow residents to communicate with the property’s managing agent. It must also be pointed out that this growth in numbers has been almost totally organic, with little requirement for central communications ‘pushing’ the service.
Andrew concludes: “As well as helping residents able to easily connect with each other, they can also discuss topics of mutual interest in a forum, exchange goods in a local market place and share views on local businesses. Furthermore, our service has facilitated the community in coming together to protect their interests, by for example, using the ResidentsHQ online surveys functionality to lobby against local planning applications and parking regulations.”
The National eWell-Being Awards aim to highlight those organisations that are at the forefront of innovation in ICT for environmental and social improvement. The awards, now in their seventh successive year, are organised by SustainIT, an initiative of the UK Centre for Economic and Environmental Development (UKCEED), and sponsored by BT and Unison amongst others.
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About ResidentsHQ
ResidentsHQ is a newly launched online secure and private social networking service exclusively for residential developments. Created in 2008, ResidentsHQ is a privately-held company, with headquarters in London.
For more information visit www.residentshq.com.
For further information, please contact ResidentsHQ Press Office:
Rebecca English, ResidentsHQ
Tel: +44 (0)7778 609675
E-mail: rebecca.english@residentshq.com
Creativity From Within. Art Psychotherapy
What is Art Therapy?
The relationship between the therapist and the client is of central importance, but art therapy differs from other talking therapies in that it is a three way process between the client, the therapist and the image or construction. It offers a way to express and communicate for people who find it hard to express their thoughts and feelings in words.
Where does Art Therapy take place?
Art therapy can be found in the following settings.
Health services
* Hospitals, medical and psychiatric
* Outpatient facilities
* Eldercare facilities
Social services
* Residential treatment centres
* Youth centres
* Correctional facilities
* Rehabilitation centres
Educational settings
* Mainstream and special schools
Community settings
* Art studios
* Community centres (this includes private practice art therapists)
* Cross-cultural centres
What do I do in Art Therapy?
You are given time with art materials to make things, play and talk.
Why do people see an Art Therapist?
Sometimes changes in their lives at home, school, with family and friends make some people behave differently, or have very strong feelings about. It may be hard to talk and think about how you feel.
What kind of things do Art Therapists help people with?
Some reasons a person sees an art therapist may be:
To help you think about how you look and feel about yourself
To feel more confident in yourself
To explore changes and bad experiences in your life from the past and put them behind you
To understand why you do things that you don’t want to do
To have a stable and understanding place to go when things in life seem very unsafe or changeable
How can Art Therapy help me?
Art therapy encourages you to express yourself and communicate how they feel. This helps them gain increased self awareness, understanding and self esteem. Art Therapy can be another way to express things.
Do I have to be good at Art?
Art therapy is not about being good at art but being willing to use the materials to express yourself with art materials. Art Therapy aims to help people make change and grow on a personal level through the use of art materials in a safe environment.
When and where will I see the Art Therapist?
You will see the same art therapist on each Appointment. You will work in a quiet room at your local centre.
Who knows that I am doing Art Therapy?
Art Therapy is private within the health team unless you or someone you know is unsafe and have been or are at risk of being hurt. We will talk to you about this when we meet.
While you do Art Therapy your work will be kept in a safe place and is looked after by the Art Therapist. When you have finished working with an Art Therapist you can keep your Art work or it can be stored for up to 3 years at the centre after this is will be safely disposed of. The person who has referred you and your G.P., parents or carers will know you have been offered Art Therapy. Your Art Therapist will have supervision with another professional in their team, to make sure that they are helping you in the best way they can. If other professionals work with you we may all meet to make sure we are all working together to help you and your family. You can tell people you are doing Art Therapy if you want to.
What happens if I don’t like Art Therapy?
If you are not happy with Art Therapy we want you to talk to us about this. If you have questions about Art Therapy please feel free to ask your Art Therapist.
Monica Gobourne is a state registered Art Psychotherapist based in Greenwich, south east London
Region: All
Website: www.creativityfromwithin.co.uk
Business Development:
Phone 07762782114
Company Director Voted Champion
Company Director Voted Champion
The Shropshire Star has been running an award programme called “Telford Champion”. The aim is for residents throughout Telford and Wrekin to nominate 40 Telford Champions to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Borough. We are proud to announce that John Franklyn – Director of Telford First was nominated and warded “Telford Champion”
John Franklyn said: “It is an honour for anyone to be nominated and often the nominations are made by a wide range of people for a wide range of reasons. To receive such an award is a true honour. I may never know who nominated me or why, but I do know it would not have been possible without the support of many people I have come to respect for a wide range of reasons.”
John Franklyn was nominated as Telford champion for his work in the community. As a Company Director, John Franklyn believes that business and community needs go hand in hand and takes great pride in supporting residents in many ways throughout many communities.
We would like to thank everyone who has contacted us over the last couple of weeks. We have had the great pleasure of speaking with many people who have enquired about our services. Telford First closely monitor current affairs and closely monitor issues as they affect residents throughout the borough of Telford and Wrekin.
It is obvious that the current financial climate is making it hard for everyone. Council tax will increase in the next financial year by at least 2.5%. Jobs are in short supply and the cost of living seems to be increasing faster than ever.
These are just some of the factors that are affecting us, the boom period is over and the bust season has well and truly started. This response has been reflected in our service price with Senior Citizens, Disabled Residents and families in receipt of benefits qualifying for a reduced hourly of just £5 per hour and our special offer of just £7.50 for everyone if they use our services before June 30th 2009.
We pride ourselves on the fact that we put our customers first and have led the way in providing quality and affordable services during economic downturn.
Contact Info: Telford First