FCHA / First Choice Housing Association

Enjoy our blog on the growing impact of women in technical roles at FCHA!

We continue to work on increasing female representation across male-dominated areas when it comes to housing and repairs. Last year, some of our colleagues shared their experiences and explained how diversity brings new perspectives and better problem solving.

Women make up a large proportion of people in social housing, so having their voices involved in building and maintaining our homes helps us support communities better.

We continue to grow and lead with inclusivity in mind and encourage you to read their stories on our website.

It's Accessibility Awareness Day!

Today we celebrate inclusivity and the power of accessibility to enable independence and opportunity for everyone. Everyone deserves equal access and we continue to work hard alongside partners, and our tenants to bring about meaningful change that will nurture independence.

Whether it's equipping a property with ramps and specialist equipment, or working with an organisation like Innovate Trust in 'Closing the Gap' to improve digital inclusion, we will always aspire to be better.

We are delighted to share with you Innovate Trust new 12-month pilot project: Closing the Gap.

This project aims to empower adults with disabilities through the use of accessible technology. This is known as digital inclusion.
Innovate Trust will donate technology with a person-centred programme that includes personalised assessments and ongoing support, helping those on the project build confidence in using new technology and devised.

The goal is to support people to use technology more effectively, enabling greater independence. FCHA's own Eve and Dave are helping with the project that will impact First Choice Tenants in Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan and RCT. This project will reduce digital barriers, provide tailored support, and enable tenants with disabilities to access services, build confidence, and live more independently.

You can read more about it on Innovate Trust's blog: https://innovate-trust.org.uk/closing-the-gap-digital-inclusion-project/

Closing the Gap, because access changes everything Closing the Gap is a 12‑month pilot exploring how accessible assistive technology and personalised support can help adults with disabilities...

We're currently on the lookout for a part-time customer services advisor!

If you'd like to make a difference to the lives of people in supported living accommodation then apply to join the team! With an exceptional health, wellbeing and personal development offer for staff, we ensure that everyone on the team has the opportunity to develop and maintain a healthy mind, heart and body.

apply at fcha.org.uk/jobs