Seniors United was formed following 'An Afternoon Tea Assembly' event in 2008.

It is for sheltered scheme tenants to come together, meet people, share ideas and exchange views sheltered housing issues.

Guests who have attended the Senior United meetings:

Environmental Health Officer on good hygiene and avoiding food poisoning

Financial Inclusion Officer, John Coombes, on fuel poverty, debt, Council Tax and pensions

Local Fire Fighters on safety in the home, offering free home safety and smoke alarm testing

Housing strategy team on the 'Older Person's Strategy'

Tamworth Castle on disabled access and general improvements. The group were asked to complete a survey as part of the allocated Heritage Lottery Funding.

Key activities that Seniors United has been involved in:

• Planning the sheltered housing fun day event.
• Planning a gardening event to be piloted at a sheltered housing scheme
• Question and answer sessions with Morrison Facilities Services and Tamworth Borough Council repairs team
• Consultation on the proposed changes to sheltered housing and the Homelink service

The group offered feedback on their concerns surrounding the new 'Finding a Home' and Choice Based Lettings Scheme

The group currently meet bi monthly on a Wednesday afternoon, all sheltered scheme tenants are welcome to come along to meetings. Contact 0800 183 0454.