PIE Bulletin – July 2021July 29, 2021by prha-This bulletin includes a look at a pioneering new Screening & Assessment Service starting at Edward Gibbons House. Aimed at identifying people with Acquired Brain Injury, the program aims to identify hostel residents who may have an ABI, offer a neuropsychology assessment and also help residents with ABI access community services including neuro-rehabilitation services &… ...Read More
PIE Bulletin – May 2021June 8, 2021by prha-What a year! With huge numbers of people having received either 1st or 2nd doses of vaccines, the country is finally daring to hope that the future is a little brighter. Susan Smith, PRHA Supported Housing Manager talks about PRHA residents and staff emerging from lockdown, what lessons can be learned from the experience and… ...Read More
Southbank Roof GardenJune 7, 2021by prha- Despite the restrictions of the Pandemic, work has continued at the Southbank Roof Garden, with PRHA's horticultural therapy project, Grounded Ecotherapy, getting things ready for opening later this month. With a whole year away from the garden, the team faced a uphill struggle to get the garden looking its best. Thanks to the way… ...Read More
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021May 10, 2021by prha-It is the start of Mental Health Awareness Week. This year's theme is Nature and how important it is to stop and take time to enjoy the nature that is all around us. PRHA's horticultural therapy project, Grounded Ecotherapy was set up to help people, who may be having difficulties with poor mental health, through… ...Read More
Slice of PIE Bulletin – March 2021April 1, 2021by prha-It has been a very difficult 12 months for everyone and PRHA residents and staff have had to cope and adapt to an ever changing set of circumstances, which has not been without its issues. This months bulletin deals with the fallout from the pandemic and how it has affected the lives of residents and… ...Read More
International Womens Day 2021March 8, 2021by prha-The PRHA 'all women' Senior Management Team would like to wish you all a happy International Womens Day 2021. We celebrate the diversity and equality of our organisation and the achievements of women everywhere. It's time to put an end to violence against women & girls, discrimination, stereotypes, stigma, silence and make women's rights and… ...Read More
Time To Talk Day 2021February 4, 2021by prha-Michael Richardson: Communications & IT Support - PRHA/Grounded Ecotherapy "I was referred to Grounded Ecotherapy in 2013. At the time I was in recovery from alcohol abuse and had been suffering from anxiety and depression for several years. I joined Grounded as a volunteer. At the time it was a huge, scary commitment for me.… ...Read More
PRHA residents & staff get vaccinated.February 3, 2021by prha-Residents and staff at some PRHA schemes have started to receive their vaccinations against Coronavirus. This is how the program has progressed so far: Daniel Gilbert House - 27 Residents and 1 Staff Member Dellow Centre - 18 Residents and 8 Staff Members Providence House - 23 Residents and 2 Staff Members Edward Gibbons House… ...Read More
Delays to Waste Collections in Tower HamletsJanuary 28, 2021by prha-Because of an increase in staff absences and illness due to Coronavirus, waste collections in Tower Hamlets may be subject to delays over the next few weeks. For more information on this please click here ...Read More
PRHA Chair John Giesen has 1st Covid-19 Vaccine.January 28, 2021by prha-John Giesen, PRHA Chair, has received his 1st Dose of Covid-19 vaccine. On receiving the jab he said, ‘It’s so important for everyone to be vaccinated to ensure we can protect ourselves and those we love. The sooner we can get us all vaccinated the sooner we can start to see our families and friends’.… ...Read More
