NIFHA Press Room
A key role for NIFHA is to represent and promote the vital work of its members.
The latest media releases from NIFHA highlight the variety and depth of work housing associations in Northern Ireland undertake daily. They help to illustrate the level of commitment the movement has in working towards providing quality housing solutions within the community.
If you have a media query please contact:
Maeve Kelly: Communications Officer Tel: 028 9023 0446 or email: mkelly@nifha.org
NIFHA's most recent press releases:
Latest consultation responses from NIFHA
Friday 5 March 2010On behalf of its members, the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) recently responded to the following consultations:
HELM HOUSING BECOMES FIRST HOUSING ASSOCIATION IN NI TO ACHIEVE CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE STANDARD
Thursday 4 March 2010Helm Housing, Northern Ireland’s largest housing association, was presented with its Customer Service Excellence Standard by Minister for Social Development, Margaret Ritchie.
HELM HOUSING LAUNCHES MARATHON EFFORT FOR MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE
Wednesday 3 March 2010Representatives from Helm Housing were joined by U105’s Maurice Jay, a member of the Marie Curie Cancer Care celebrity marathon team, and several Marie Curie nurses as they called for entries for this year’s Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon (3 May 2010).
Competition for new energy efficient homes heats up says Ritchie
Tuesday 2 March 2010Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie, recently launched a design competition which will challenge entrants to build 70 of Northern Ireland’s most energy efficient homes.
50 NEW JOBS FOR OMAGH
Monday 1 March 2010Oaklee Homes Group is pleased to announce the imminent opening of a new care home at Coolnagard in Omagh.
Oaklee wins Cross Border Housing Award at CIH Awards
Thursday 25 February 2010Oaklee Homes Group is delighted to have won the Cross Border Housing Award at the glittering Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Awards ceremony in Belfast.
Oaklee's Rothesay Court Celebrates 30 years
Wednesday 24 February 2010Oaklee Homes Group’s first sheltered scheme recently celebrated its 30th anniversary in the provision of quality social housing for older people.
NIFHA responds to Housing Association Guide Review
Friday 5 February 2010The Northern Ireland Federsation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) has submitted its responses to the Department for Social Development's consultations on the Housing Association Guide Review.
Gosford HA Team Receive Inspiration from Business Guru
Wednesday 27 January 2010The Team from Gosford Housing Association (pictured below) recently attended the Made Not Born Management and Leadership roadshow at the Armagh City Hotel, Armagh.
Oaklee launch a new Tenants' Guide to Saving Energy, Money and the Environment
Friday 22 January 2010Oaklee Homes Group, in association with the Energy Saving Trust, has produced a new guide for Oaklee tenants on saving energy, money and the environment.
Margaret Ritchie launches Trinity Housing’s Glenview Wood Scheme
Wednesday 20 January 2010On 20 January 2010, Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie MLA launched a £4m housing scheme for active older people in East Belfast.
NIFHA responds to Minister Wilson’s statement
Tuesday 12 January 2010The Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) welcomes the recognition, by the Northern Ireland Executive, that the credit crunch and recession require re-prioritisation of the budget. We have been making this point for more than a year.
New Year briefing to the SD Committee
Thursday 7 January 2010Representatives from the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Assocations (NIFHA) today briefed the Social Development Committee on the Federation's submission to the Independent Housing Commission.
Letter to the Editor
Tuesday 5 January 2010Click here to view our press archive from: 2009
