News from Mersten.

Read about our latest developments, new announcements, and what we’re doing in the community.

Fridays 4 Future

On 20th September, staff from Mersten joined the thousands of young strikers in the streets to demand emergency action to tackle the climate crisis. Alongside our ethos of providing independence and …

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Mersten Newsletter: Issue 3

In this issue we meet Business Development Manager Sharon Ballantine , hear about how everyone is settling in to our Acquired Brain Injury scheme in Blackpool and welcome our latest tenants home to …

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Assistive Tech at Heysham!

We're excited to be working with Tunstall Health, specialists in connected healthcare solutions. The use of the latest Assistive Technology in supported living helps our tenants to live safely, with …

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Alan does the Wolf Run!

Huge congratulations to our colleague Alan Mason, who completed the Spring 2019 Wolf Run! Alan completed the epic course that involves running through mud, trails and obstacle runs. He ran as part of …

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Under Construction: Heysham!

Our construction team are hard at work at our Heysham Supported Living property that will soon be home to 6 tenants with complex needs. Keep posted for photos of the finished project coming soon!

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Christians Against Poverty

The Mersten Foundation is proud to be working with Christians Against Poverty (CAP); a national charity whose vision brings freedom and good news to poverty stricken people in every community through …

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Welcome home: Durham

Offering a sense of independence and choice is fundamental to the rights of our tenants, and we make sure to revisit our properties to hear what our tenants think of their new living spaces. As the …

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Complete: Newcastle!

Putting in the finishing touches! We visited our latest project in the North East where one of the two tenants and his fantastic support worker were eagerly awaiting a homeware delivery, lovingly …

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We're Listening

Our tenants often are in need of full or part time assistance from care professionals. It was fantastic to meet and hear feedback from Josh, one of the amazing Support Workers at our Blackpool …

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Construction Complete: Greenwich

We're getting ready to open the doors at our Greenwich project... Greenwich is a multi room property, where tenants have their own private bedrooms as well as sufficient space for communal life such …

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On site at: West Sussex

Under Construction! In addition to a brand new conservatory, our bungalow in Burgess Hill will have room for four tenants plus an area for staff. Check back soon for updates on this and our other …

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Construction Update: Berwick

Property with purpose. The Construction team at Mersten have been busy installing a much needed accessibility ramp at our Berwick property!

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Off the tee!

Driving ambition! Our Development Team have been flexing their golf skills this month to represent Mersten at a charity event in Prestbury. Go Team!

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Welcome Home : Blackpool

Our projects aren't just properties. The needs of residents and their right to inclusion, independence and choice underpin everything we do. It was lovely catching up with Liz and her new housemates …

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Good Luck Becky!

Good Luck to our Project Assistant Becky Myers, who leaves us today to go to university! This time last year Becky was volunteering as an @MerstenFdt beneficiary in Ghana. We're proud of you Becky!

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Under Construction: Bedford

We're on site at Bedford! This fabulous seven bedroom property in the South East of England is currently being adapted to include wet rooms and all the safety features that are required for tenants …

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Coming Soon! Heysham

In early September 2018 we will begin construction on our latest supported living project near Morecambe Bay. We will be converting this property into five self contained apartments, suitable for …

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Under Construction: Greenwich

We're on site at Sidup! This is a large detached house that will be extended to include 9 bedrooms with separate self contained annex offering a total of 2933 sq ft. We're looking forward to sharing …

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Mersten Foundation: Foundation Futures

Who are Foundation Futures? Having been introduced through the Byker Community Trust, we're delighted to be working with Foundation Futures; a not for profit organisation dedicated to changing the …

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Mersten Foundation: NMC

The Mersten Foundation is collaborating with the NeuroMuscular Centre located in Winsford, Cheshire to improve the well-being and quality of life for those living with or affected by Muscular …

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Mersten Foundation: Macmillan Coffee Morning

Since 1990, Macmillan Coffee Mornings have raised a total of £200 million in support of cancer patients and their families. By hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning, we will be doing what we can to …

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Mersten Foundation: Home from Ghana

Rebecca Myers collaborated with the Mersten Foundation who sponsored her to teach Maths and English and volunteer in the orphanage of a rural Ghanaian village for 8 months. Her aim was to provide a …

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Construction update

Our construction team are busy putting the finishing touches to our shared property in Southport. The paint is drying and the bathroom is sparkling! Here's a sneak peek into our latest five bedroom …

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Wanted: Land + Apartments

We are looking for land to enable us to build apartments with planning or sites that can gain planning for C3 residential. We would also consider built or half-built apartment schemes together with …

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Under Construction: Southport

We're excited to have begun works on a 5 bed shared property in Southport. This project has a bespoke requirement for a 5 bed property with the ground floor tenants needing full wheelchair access. …

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