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Life's ups and downs can leave you struggling to make ends meet. We're here to help you, as are many other organisations. Here's some useful contact information.

We understand that life has its ups and downs that can affect your ability to pay your rent and other bills. We have a team of friendly advisors who can provide help and advice if you’re struggling to make ends meet.

The sooner you tell us, the more options will be available to help you.

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The unseen charms of open-plan living for those over 50

As the years unfold, a transformation occurs — not just in ourselves but also in the homes we choose to inhabit. For many people, efficiency becomes important, comfort reigns supreme, and simplicity is the new sophistication. An open-plan living apartment can be less a compromise and more a good choice for a…

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Why might a rental amount look high? Service Charges explained

Not every property carries a service charge at Bernicia Living, but we do have some properties that are subject to one, and this can make the overall cost appear high. We’re going to break this down for you so it’s easier to understand, and so you can see in real…

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Sunderland schoolchildren plant orchard in secret garden

Youngsters are helping plant their own secret garden at a Sunderland primary school, taking learning outdoors into a classroom of fruit trees, wildflowers and adventure. North East housing association Bernicia has created a private pathway from the playground at Dame Dorothy Primary…

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Universal Credit rent payments – important message

You may have received a text from us in the past few days if you are a tenant claiming Universal Credit and housing costs to pay your rent. If you have received a text from Bernicia you must let the Department of Work and Pensions know…

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Work underway to build 56 new affordable homes in Berwick

Work has begun to build 56 new affordable homes in a £13m scheme in Berwick. Bernicia, contracting with Advance Northumberland, will build a mix of bungalows and family homes on the site of the former Seton Hall, just a few hundred yards from Berwick town centre.

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North East housing providers awarded £1.2m for employability support

Two employability projects led by Your Homes Newcastle (YHN) and Karbon Homes have been awarded a combined £1.2m of funding by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) as the lead authority. As the lead partners for Housing Employment Network…

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Latest news from Bernicia

The unseen charms of open-plan living for those over 50

Why might a rental amount look high? Service Charges explained

Sunderland schoolchildren plant orchard in secret garden

Universal Credit rent payments – important message

Work underway to build 56 new affordable homes in Berwick

North East housing providers awarded £1.2m for employability support