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Our most important measures of performance are reported monthly to the senior management team, and each quarter to the Westward Board. Here is a summary of the latest quarterly report. Every year we set a target for each service, taking into account the best performance amongst other social landlords, and the need to provide cost effective services.

Quarterly Performance Summary

Performance indicator	Jan - Mar 2022	Oct - Dec 2021	Jul - Sept 2021	Apr - Jun 2021	Current Target
Overall Current Tenant Gross Arrears	2.28%	2.18%	2.15%	2.06%	2.50%
Income loss to voids as % of Gross Annual Debit	1.25%	2.08%	2.19%	1.8%	2.29%
Average re-let times for voids	42.6 days	45.7 days	50.7 days	53.9 days	35 days
% of properties with a gas safety certificate	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%

We are always working to improve our services and to do this we need your feedback and ideas

We employ IFF Research (formerly named Voluntas), an independent customer research specialist, to carry out some surveys on our behalf. They call a random sample of Westward households each month and ask customers a series of questions to see how you rate our services and identify areas for further improvement.

 

Question	Apr 21- Mar 22	Apr 20 - Mar 21
How satisfied are you with the overall quality of your home?	85.6%	77.3%
How satisfied are you with your neighborhood as a place to live?	86.3%	83.4%
Taking everything into account, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the service provided by Westward as a landlord?	78.7%	75.4%
Do you feel safe and secure in your home?	86.1%	89.3%
How satisfied or dissatisfied are you that your rent offers value for money?	93.0%	85.9%

Overall Repairs Service:

	Apr 21 – Mar 22	Apr 20 - Mar 21
If an appointment was made did we keep this appointment with you?	88.6%	85.6%
How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the quality of repair?	93%	85.5%
Did the operative leave your home in a clean and tidy state after the work was completed?	97.2%	95.9%

How do I know if a survey call really is from IFF Research?

IFF Research are independent and employed by Westward. IFF Research will only call from this number 0203 148 7719 and only ask about the services which Westward provides. We really appreciate it if you answer the questions should you receive one of these calls. Your data will be handled safely and securely.

Why would IFF Research call me?

We want to know when we get it right, and when and how we get it wrong, so we can get our services right for you, our customers. These surveys help us to shape our services.

What will they ask me?

They will ask for your views on the services that we provide and may check that your contact details are up to date. They will not ask you for any other personal information.

What do you do with the information?

We only use it to shape and improve our services.

Is my feedback confidential?

Absolutely, your feedback will be treated confidentially and only IFF Research and Westward will have access to it. 

How do I know the data is secure?

All your information is held securely in line with current data protection legislation and controlled by Westward. IFF Research only have access to the specific information they need to carry out the survey.  

Can I say no? 

Absolutely, the IFF Research person who calls you will always ask if you are happy to take part. If you would prefer not to, just say so. 

How does it work ?

Each month we ask customers about one of the following subjects:

• Their most recent customer experience
• Their experience once a repair is marked as completed
• Their overall perception of us
• The experience if a formal complaint has recently been closed