Residents praise Housing Hartlepool's 24-hour repair line
Issued on behalf of and with the approval of Housing Hartlepool
News Release
Contact Andrew Smith 01325 363436.
RESIDENTS PRAISE HOUSING HARTLEPOOL'S 24-HOUR REPAIR LINE
Tenants of Housing Hartlepool are reaping the benefits of a 24-hour repair line that has improved the speed and efficiency of the maintenance service to its 7,000 households.
The repair line has been delivered to residents in partnership with Northgate Information Solutions, a leading provider of information technology and managed services solutions. Tenants can use the 24-hour repair line to report any faults and trigger the repairs service.
The service has gained the praise of residents, several of whom have phoned to congratulate the company. One resident rang to compliment the new repairs service, saying she was offered an appointment and knew when the gas fitter was calling. She called it “a splendid, efficient service”.
Catherine Purdy, Chief Executive of Housing Hartlepool, said: “As Hartlepool’s largest registered social landlord, with over 400 staff operating from four offices, we have benefited enormously from our relationship with Northgate, who have provided us with comprehensive ICT management and support. This ensures that we can focus our resources where they are needed most, and empowers staff to deliver excellence, continually improve and provide services that are valued by the local community.
“There has been a vast improvement in the service that our staff have been able to provide for residents, and the new 24-hour repair line provides our residents with a convenient, reliable and beneficial service. Northgate takes the time and effort to understand the needs of our business and of our employees, in order to deliver success based on the intelligent use of technology.”
James Turnbull, Managing Director of Northgate Infrastructure Solutions, added: “Our relationship with Housing Hartlepool dates back to 2001, when the service was still provided with the council. The benefits and results of this long and close relationship are clear – through providing Housing Hartlepool with the ICT solutions that it needs to respond effectively to the housing needs within the community, and provide high quality and value for money services.”
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Housing Hartlepool's staff man the 24-hour repair line.