If you have been assessed by an OT and they have recommended a major adaptation for you, e.g. stairlift, level access shower, ramp, then this will have been added to our adaptations list. We prioritise this list in order of urgency, which will have been decided by the OT. A standard major adaptation is currently […]
I’ve had a referral for major adaptations, how long will I have to wait?
If you have made a referral to Torfaen County Borough Council for an Occupational Therapy (OT) assessment and it has been passed to us, we will have added it to our waiting list. Waiting list times vary on the level of urgency of the referral, with non-urgent referrals taking up to 14 months to action. […]
How do I request major adaptations to my home?
To request major adaptations, please contact Call Torfaen on 01495 762200. They may give you advice, prescribe equipment or refer you for extra minor adaptations at this stage. If you need an assessment for other needs, you will be put on a waiting list to be assessed by an occupational therapist. The timescale for this […]
Treasured natural habitat curated by Bron Afon
An area of grassland at Maesderwen Rise in Griffithstown, owned by Bron Afon Community Housing, has been identified as a valuable species-rich habitat. This follows a detailed ecological survey by the Nature Isn’t Neat project, which has been working with residents, local authorities and housing organisations to enable grasslands to naturally grow into meadow areas. […]
Bron Afon 2022 Annual Members’ Meeting 21/22
We’re inviting our members to be a part of our 2022 annual meeting on Thursday 15 September at 6.15pm It’s a virtual event and will be held on Microsoft Teams. We’ll send letters out to all our members with information about the event and how to join online, so come along and be a part of it if […]
ASB Awareness Week
Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) is a term used to define a wide range of behaviours which can cause nuisance, annoyance or disturbance to another person or community. Some examples of ASB include drug use, violence, threatening behaviour, loud music and more. Such behaviours can have adverse effects on the livelihoods of you (our tenants and our […]
It’s Noise Action Week…. and this is The Noise App
We take reports of nuisance and anti-social behaviour very seriously as we believe that everyone is entitled to the quiet enjoyment of their home. You can talk to our team of Community Housing Officers if you are experiencing any problems. They will listen to your concerns and agree a plan to deal with them. We work closely with […]
Can I install an Electric Vehicle (EV) charge point at my home?
If you would like to make any alterations to your Bron Afon home, you will need to fill out an Alterations & Improvements form. We will let you know whether permission has been granted or refused. If you would like to install an electric vehicle charge point and the work includes changes to a public […]
Will Bron Afon install an Electric Vehicle (EV) charger for me?
With limited funding available, it isn’t our priority to install Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points/facilities for our homes. Our current focus is to improve the energy performance of our homes and, where practical, to provide renewable energy sources, such as solar PVs, to help our tenants minimise the impact on their energy bills. Torfaen Council […]
Happy Pride Month from Bron Afon.
Bron Afon prides itself on acceptance, equality, and diversity and that is exactly the reason we show our support for Pride LBGT+ Month this June. You’ll notice we’ve updated our company branding across all of our digital channels to showcase our support. 2022 marks 50 years since the first-ever Pride took place in the UK. […]