
Tenant Voice - Scrutiny
Scrutiny is a way of strengthening the Tenant Voice and its influence on our services
Our Tenant Committee, Gateway Central review our Customer Insight information. Following this they may request a Scrutiny Review to examine a specific service area further.
This review is carried out by our Tenant Scrutiny Group who take an in-depth look to understand how these services are being delivered. The group highlight areas for improvement based on their findings and make recommendations.
The group have carried out Scrutiny Reviews into several areas, including:- Written Communication - Report Pending
- Accessibility, Timeliness and Equitable Outcomes
- Tenant Voice in the Void and Allocation Process
- Communication with Repairs service
- Damp, Mould and Condensation
- Complaints and Housing Ombudsman Code
This has resulted in a number of service improvements. Below are some of the recommendations and the changes made:

Make the complaints process easier to access and more tenant-friendly.
We have updated our website so complaints information is more prominent and accessible. The information has been written using a tenant-friendly tone and language.
Provide better information on how to report damp, mould and condensation concerns.
We improved information on damp and mould and how to report it on our website, making it more prominent and clear. We also produced a guide which can be found here.

Improve the way reports of damp, mould and condensation are handled.
We updated our process to make it quicker and easier for call handlers and operatives to identify high-risk cases
Improve the consistency of assessing and responding to tenants’ needs when they report a repair on the phone.
A series of training sessions has been delivered to ensure that the Repairs Call Handlers are fully trained in all aspects of the service as well as enhancing their customer service skills.

Consider sending a satisfaction survey to all tenants who have had a repair.
After each repair visit our operatives will leave a feedback card which allows tenants to give their view on the service received.
Provide training on handling dissatisfaction to all staff.
Training has been provided to ensure that dissatisfaction and complaints are dealt with in a fair, clear and consistent manner.