COVID19 Coronavirus update

This page gives customers information about how we’re managing our services at Thirteen as we respond to COVID-19 – also known as Coronavirus.

We’re continuing to adapt and put plans in place as the situation changes and we’ll update this page with any significant changes in services.

We know that COVID-19 is making this a difficult time for everyone but you can still rent a home from us and we’re still here to help and support customers.

We’re continuing to monitor the daily updates on COVID-19 from the government and the NHS, as well as following advice from Public Health England.

If you contact us, please don’t be concerned if we ask you if anyone in your household is currently self-isolating due to COVID-19, if you’ve been advised to by your GP or the NHS, or you’ve been diagnosed.

If you’re self-isolating or you’ve diagnosed and haven’t been in touch with us, please let us know immediately by calling 0300 111 1000.

This is just so we can work with you to help protect everyone as much as possible and help prevent the spread of the virus.

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Thirteen's services

We have had to make a number of changes to our services including lettings, gas servicing, electrical checks and repairs services.

For the latest on all of our services, please have a look at the frequently asked questions section on this page.

Office closures

To ensure we protect our customers and colleagues as much as possible, we’ve had to take the decision to close our offices and customer service points and move to provide emergency repairs only.

But we’re still delivering services and there are plenty of other ways for you to get in touch with us:

Our out-of-hours team will also be available between 5pm and 8am for you to report emergency repairs and alarm calls only on 0300 111 1000.

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Frequently asked questions

We’ve come up with a list of frequently asked questions about COVID-19, so please read them carefully.

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General advice

The main thing you can do to take care and protect yourself and others is by making sure you follow the government guidance on hygiene.

This includes washing your hands properly with soap and water, immediately throwing away used tissues and taking extra care when you cough or sneeze. You can find the government’s guidance below:

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Support in your community

Help for Stockton residents

Charity support group Catalyst has developed a new team to support Stockton residents during the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak.

Catalyst’s COVID Community Support Team will arrange help for vulnerable and elderly people in Stockton with things like food shopping and picking up prescriptions. They will also make sure that people who are self-isolating, worried or lonely, get the right support they need.

If you think you might need support, get in touch with Catalyst seven days a week, 8am - 6pm at: tel 01642 524500 or email: covidcommunitysupport@catalyststockton.org

Help for Middlesbrough residents

You can find help available for people living in the Middlesbrough Council area.

Help for Hartlepool residents

You can find help available for people living in the Hartlepool Council area.

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Useful links

Symptoms of COVID-19 and how to avoid it on the NHS website.

Use the 111 online COVID-19 service if you feel you need medical help.

Guidance on how the UK is affected by COVID-19 is updated daily and is the best source of reliable information.

Stay safe and keep an eye on this webpage for more updates.