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20/10/2026

Helping older people live independently for longer

As part of Supported Housing Week, we’re showcasing the different services that make up Great Places’ Independence and Wellbeing offer. Today, we’re focusing on Independent Living and how it helps older people remain in a home of their own while staying connected to the people and places around them. Supported housing is about much more […]

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19/10/2026

Christian Wakeford MP visits supported housing scheme for young people in Radcliffe

Great Places recently welcomed MP for Bury South, Christian Wakeford, to Ellen Court in Radcliffe, to see how its Independence and Wellbeing service is supporting young people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness to achieve independent living.

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19/10/2026

Why supported housing matters – Supported Housing Week 2026

We're proud to support the National Housing Federation's Supported Housing Week. Read a blog from our Director of Independence & Wellbeing, Andrew Gray, about why supported housing matters.

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15/10/2026

Introducing Our Code of Conduct

At Great Places, how we work is just as important as what we do. That's why we've introduced Our Code of Conduct, which sets out the behaviours and standards expected of everyone who represents Great Places.

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14/10/2026

Congratulations to our Sharon Hayes Development Academy class of 2026!

Recently, we came together to celebrate the achievements of our Sharon Hayes Development Academy (SHDA) cohort.

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Delivering impact through ESG. Our environmental, social and governance year in review. 2025/26

14/10/2026

New ESG Report highlights impact for customers and communities

We've published our latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting the positive difference we're making for customers, communities and stakeholders.

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13/10/2026

Article by: Great Places

Free StreetSports Sessions score success in Longridge  

Great Places and Macclesfield FC are building on a successful summer by bringing free weekly sports sessions to local young people.

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09/10/2026

Five simple checks to get your home ready for winter

Winter weather can arrive before we know it, so now is a good time to make sure your home is ready for the colder months ahead.

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07/10/2026

Great Places lands Retrofit award

Great Places landed the Best Retrofit Initiative at the Housing Executive Awards for our work on the Richmond Park heat network.

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