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Scottish Housing Day 2017

In support of Scottish Housing Day, Ore Valley Housing Association will be opening its doors to members of the public on Thursday 21st September 2017 between 10am and 2pm.

Get your bin calendar online!

People across the Kingdom are urged to go online to easily access their bin calendar for 2017/19.

Winter Safety

Winter can be a difficult time for everyone, that's why we've put together our dedicated Winter Safety page, which gives you tips on how to stay safe this winter along with important numbers you might need.

At the bottom of the page is a list of information sheets we've gathered from sources such as the Scottish Government, the Fire Service and Age UK, which you may find useful. 

Gritting and Road Safety

Fife Council have a web page dedicated to information on gritting but you can also check out BEAR Scotland you can also call BEAR Scotland on 0800 028 1414. Why not have a look at their Winter in Fife mini-site?

Emergency School Closures

You find out all about Fife's school closures, along with all other severe weather disruptions via the Fife Council website. 

Keeping Healthy

Have a look at the NHS Fife Winter Safety pages for advice on how to stay well over winter. You can contact NHS 24 on 111 for out-of-hours services including mental health services.

Radio

Tune into your local radio stations for up-to-date information on traffic issues or local closures. Kingdom FM - 95.2 & 96.1 and Radio Forth - 97.3

Condensation and Damp

If you are worried about damp in your house - this could be a case of condensation. Read our article on how best to deal with condensation. 

Financial Worries

Are you worried about money over the festive period? Read our article to get tips on coping this winter, and get in touch with Danielle Porteous, our Tenancy Support and Wellbeing Officer, who can help you budget! Call her on 01592 721 917 to book an appointment.

Emotional Worries

Please visit our Useful Contacts section of the website and also our mental health blog which are both full of phone numbers for helplines.