Digital Ease and Accessibility

At Settle, we're committed to creating initiatives that are led by residents, for residents. Together we want to define "what good looks like" and make sure the outcomes are shaped by your ideas, experiences and priorities.


April

Thank you for all the feedback you shared on our digital services. We're pleased to share we received a total of 67 comments from 17 survey responses. Your contributions are essential to improving our services, and creating an improvement action plan based on your suggestions.

📢 Here's what we heard:

There were three main themes raised by residents when asked ‘what do you find most frustrating about our digital services?’ These were:

  1. Technical issues and reliability
  2. Navigation and ease of use
  3. Digital inclusivity

A note from Ebonie Dunstan - Digital Experience Partner

"Thanks to everyone who shared feedback to help improve our digital services! We’ve listened, and we’re pleased to share that the updated design for your resident portal is now complete. After thorough testing, it’s been approved by our colleagues - but most importantly, by the Voice of the Resident Panel, ensuring it truly meets residents’ needs.

And this is just the beginning! There’s more to come as we continue to enhance the portal and improve your experience with our digital services. Take a look below to see what’s next..."

Reliability, ease of use, and inclusivity

Check out what we're doing based on what you said! Click on a theme below to see progress so far.

You said: Sometimes the portal doesn't work when I try to report a repair
  1. We did
    • Rebuilt the repairs section of your portal so reporting a repair and booking an appointment is quick and straightforward.
  2. June

    This feature is now back up and running! You can now report a repair online or get helpful advice if it's something you're responsible for. For some repairs, you'll also be able to book an appointment at a time that suits you, making it even easier to get things sorted.

    Not sure if the repair is your responsibility? Check out the repairs responsibilities page here.

  3. May

    We're working to improve the repairs section so residents can add comments about their repairs and receive confirmation that we've received them. We're also exploring ways to display a longer history of completed repairs on the portal.

  4. April

    We've redesigned the resident portal to make it easier to report and track repairs without needing to call our Customer Hub.

You said: You find it difficult to find what you need on the website or portal
  1. We did
    • Redesigned key pages on our website with cleaner layouts, more images and plain English so you can find what you need faster
    • Updated our communal areas and shared spaces pages so you know exactly what to expect from your cleaning and grounds maintenance services.
  2. November

    Our digital and estates teams have worked closely with the Voice of the Resident Panel to update the communal spaces pages on our website. The pages now clearly explain what we're responsible for, how long things should take, and what each service includes - so residents know exactly what to expect. You can also find up-to-date information on when and where grass cutting and communal cleaning will take place.

    Take a look here!

  3. August - September

    We're working with our estates team to make it easier for you to find information and guidance on communal spaces and shared outdoor areas. Our digital and estates teams have been working closely with the Voice of the Resident panel to update the communal areas and shared spaces pages on our website - making sure the information is clear, easy to use, and that the language is relatable for residents.

  4. June

    We've redesigned key pages like Support from Settle with simpler layouts, more images, and easy-to-read descriptions to help you find the right information fast. We're also making sure any updates we share in our resident newsletter are available on the website too, so you can find them whenever you need.

  5. April

    We've improved functionality across our website, especially for mobile users, so you can self-serve with confidence and manage your housing needs more efficiently.

You said: You'd like to be kept informed when you report an issue online
  1. We did
    • Added a repairs tracker to your portal so you can follow your report at every stage
    • Rolled out email and text updates about your repair - helping keep you informed every step of the way
    • Built a complaints reporting tool in your portal
    • Built an anti-social behaviour reporting tool in your portal
    • Revised our complaints and anti-social behaviour webpages and webforms to make it easier to report concerns to us across all digital channels.
  2. February 2026

    To create one consistent reporting journey, we've also updated our anti-social behaviour website form so it now mirrors the portal process, making it simpler and easier to report concerns. Should you need to report a concern, you can do so on the updated webpage and reporting form here.

  3. September

    We've launched our new complaints reporting tool! You can now make a complaint directly through your MySettle Portal here. If you don't have a portal account, you can still make a complaint through our revised webform here.

    We've also launched our new anti-social behaviour reporting tool! You can now report any concerns directly through your MySettle Portal here. No portal account? No problem - you can still let us know by contacting us here.

  4. August

    Our digital and complaints teams worked closely with the Voice of the Resident panel to improve the online complaints tool. The panel suggested really helpful changes - such as using softer language like "How can we resolve this together?", explaining terms like "homeowner", and adding clearer prompts. These updates make the form simpler and more supportive for residents. The tool will be live from the second week of September.

    The testing phases for new email and text message updates are now complete! You'll start receiving clearer updates about repairs carried out by our subcontractors too, either by email or text - whatever works best for you.

  5. June

    We're working with our complaints team to make it quicker and easier for residents to report complaints online. Our digital and neighbourhoods teams have been working closely with the Voice of the Resident (VoR) panel to design a simple and secure way for you to report anti-social behaviour - after two rounds of feedback and testing, the panel gave it the green light, and the new reporting tool will be live by September!

    We've now completed the first phase of our new email and text message updates, which means you should get clearer communication about repairs carried out by our in-house team. We're also working on the next phases to improve updates for repairs done by our subcontractors.

  6. May

    We're working on improving how residents report complaints or anti-social behaviour concerns through the portal, ensuring a safe and secure way to raise issues based on their nature.

  7. April

    We've added a tracker to the portal, so you can see where your report is in its journey at any time. We're currently testing email and text updates to keep you informed at every stage of your report.

You said: The website isn't very accessible
  1. We did
    • Partnered with UserWay to add screen reading, language translation, font resizing and colour adjustments across our website - making our digital services more accessible
    • Embedded important documents directly on the page so you can read them without downloading anything.
  2. June

    We've made it easier to view important documents like our Engagement Framework right on the page, so there's no need to download anything. And with UserWay's accessibility features built in, these documents are now much easier to read and navigate for everybody!

  3. April - May

    We've partnered with UserWay to make our digital services more accessible. This includes features like a screen reader, language translation, adjustable font sizes, and colour adjustments. You can learn more about UserWay here.


Previously...

Between April and October 2024, we received valuable feedback from residents, helping us identify the digital areas that matter most to you. We gained this feedback through Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM's), transactional surveys, complaints, Big Door Knocks, Neighbourhood Action Weeks, and more.

📊 Our scores as of January 2025:

We're always looking to improve our digital tools to make it easier for residents to self-service and manage their Settle home online. Currently, 50% of residents have an online account, and our goal is to increase this number by empowering more residents to feel comfortable and confident using our digital services. This survey will give us valuable insights into what matters most to you and will play a key role in shaping our digital strategy and priorities for 2025.

🔍 Here are the four key themes that were previously highlighted from residents' feedback:

  • Improving the resident self-service experience
  • Improving the look and feel of the website
  • Improving communications with email confirmations
  • Making it easier to report issues such as Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)

The Voice of the Resident panel are currently working on improving online accessibility issues related to Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), after identifying a lack of information and difficulty in reporting ASB online. We understand the importance of having clear and simple information accessible to all when you need it most. That's why we're committed to making our digital services easier to navigate for residents.

We asked residents to let us know if they agreed with the five key areas above, or if they'd like us to focus elsewhere.


A message from Ebonie Dunstan, Digital Experience Partner

"We're committed to putting you, the residents, at the heart of everything we do. Your feedback through this survey will help us shape a smoother, more user-friendly online experience—making it easier for you to find the information you need and manage your tenancy effortlessly. Let’s work together to create a digital experience that truly works for you!"


At Settle we are relentlessly resident focused. Our aim is to provide homes residents are proud of and build communities that are welcoming to all.

Our 2030 plan has been developed by feedback from residents, colleagues, and local partners with priorities and commitments shaped by what we know is important to you. Improvement Plans empower you to have a say in how we deliver our 2030 vision.

We believe that working together with residents, colleagues and the community we can create real opportunities for positive, lasting change.

At Settle, we're committed to creating initiatives that are led by residents, for residents. Together we want to define "what good looks like" and make sure the outcomes are shaped by your ideas, experiences and priorities.


April

Thank you for all the feedback you shared on our digital services. We're pleased to share we received a total of 67 comments from 17 survey responses. Your contributions are essential to improving our services, and creating an improvement action plan based on your suggestions.

📢 Here's what we heard:

There were three main themes raised by residents when asked ‘what do you find most frustrating about our digital services?’ These were:

  1. Technical issues and reliability
  2. Navigation and ease of use
  3. Digital inclusivity

A note from Ebonie Dunstan - Digital Experience Partner

"Thanks to everyone who shared feedback to help improve our digital services! We’ve listened, and we’re pleased to share that the updated design for your resident portal is now complete. After thorough testing, it’s been approved by our colleagues - but most importantly, by the Voice of the Resident Panel, ensuring it truly meets residents’ needs.

And this is just the beginning! There’s more to come as we continue to enhance the portal and improve your experience with our digital services. Take a look below to see what’s next..."

Reliability, ease of use, and inclusivity

Check out what we're doing based on what you said! Click on a theme below to see progress so far.

You said: Sometimes the portal doesn't work when I try to report a repair
  1. We did
    • Rebuilt the repairs section of your portal so reporting a repair and booking an appointment is quick and straightforward.
  2. June

    This feature is now back up and running! You can now report a repair online or get helpful advice if it's something you're responsible for. For some repairs, you'll also be able to book an appointment at a time that suits you, making it even easier to get things sorted.

    Not sure if the repair is your responsibility? Check out the repairs responsibilities page here.

  3. May

    We're working to improve the repairs section so residents can add comments about their repairs and receive confirmation that we've received them. We're also exploring ways to display a longer history of completed repairs on the portal.

  4. April

    We've redesigned the resident portal to make it easier to report and track repairs without needing to call our Customer Hub.

You said: You find it difficult to find what you need on the website or portal
  1. We did
    • Redesigned key pages on our website with cleaner layouts, more images and plain English so you can find what you need faster
    • Updated our communal areas and shared spaces pages so you know exactly what to expect from your cleaning and grounds maintenance services.
  2. November

    Our digital and estates teams have worked closely with the Voice of the Resident Panel to update the communal spaces pages on our website. The pages now clearly explain what we're responsible for, how long things should take, and what each service includes - so residents know exactly what to expect. You can also find up-to-date information on when and where grass cutting and communal cleaning will take place.

    Take a look here!

  3. August - September

    We're working with our estates team to make it easier for you to find information and guidance on communal spaces and shared outdoor areas. Our digital and estates teams have been working closely with the Voice of the Resident panel to update the communal areas and shared spaces pages on our website - making sure the information is clear, easy to use, and that the language is relatable for residents.

  4. June

    We've redesigned key pages like Support from Settle with simpler layouts, more images, and easy-to-read descriptions to help you find the right information fast. We're also making sure any updates we share in our resident newsletter are available on the website too, so you can find them whenever you need.

  5. April

    We've improved functionality across our website, especially for mobile users, so you can self-serve with confidence and manage your housing needs more efficiently.

You said: You'd like to be kept informed when you report an issue online
  1. We did
    • Added a repairs tracker to your portal so you can follow your report at every stage
    • Rolled out email and text updates about your repair - helping keep you informed every step of the way
    • Built a complaints reporting tool in your portal
    • Built an anti-social behaviour reporting tool in your portal
    • Revised our complaints and anti-social behaviour webpages and webforms to make it easier to report concerns to us across all digital channels.
  2. February 2026

    To create one consistent reporting journey, we've also updated our anti-social behaviour website form so it now mirrors the portal process, making it simpler and easier to report concerns. Should you need to report a concern, you can do so on the updated webpage and reporting form here.

  3. September

    We've launched our new complaints reporting tool! You can now make a complaint directly through your MySettle Portal here. If you don't have a portal account, you can still make a complaint through our revised webform here.

    We've also launched our new anti-social behaviour reporting tool! You can now report any concerns directly through your MySettle Portal here. No portal account? No problem - you can still let us know by contacting us here.

  4. August

    Our digital and complaints teams worked closely with the Voice of the Resident panel to improve the online complaints tool. The panel suggested really helpful changes - such as using softer language like "How can we resolve this together?", explaining terms like "homeowner", and adding clearer prompts. These updates make the form simpler and more supportive for residents. The tool will be live from the second week of September.

    The testing phases for new email and text message updates are now complete! You'll start receiving clearer updates about repairs carried out by our subcontractors too, either by email or text - whatever works best for you.

  5. June

    We're working with our complaints team to make it quicker and easier for residents to report complaints online. Our digital and neighbourhoods teams have been working closely with the Voice of the Resident (VoR) panel to design a simple and secure way for you to report anti-social behaviour - after two rounds of feedback and testing, the panel gave it the green light, and the new reporting tool will be live by September!

    We've now completed the first phase of our new email and text message updates, which means you should get clearer communication about repairs carried out by our in-house team. We're also working on the next phases to improve updates for repairs done by our subcontractors.

  6. May

    We're working on improving how residents report complaints or anti-social behaviour concerns through the portal, ensuring a safe and secure way to raise issues based on their nature.

  7. April

    We've added a tracker to the portal, so you can see where your report is in its journey at any time. We're currently testing email and text updates to keep you informed at every stage of your report.

You said: The website isn't very accessible
  1. We did
    • Partnered with UserWay to add screen reading, language translation, font resizing and colour adjustments across our website - making our digital services more accessible
    • Embedded important documents directly on the page so you can read them without downloading anything.
  2. June

    We've made it easier to view important documents like our Engagement Framework right on the page, so there's no need to download anything. And with UserWay's accessibility features built in, these documents are now much easier to read and navigate for everybody!

  3. April - May

    We've partnered with UserWay to make our digital services more accessible. This includes features like a screen reader, language translation, adjustable font sizes, and colour adjustments. You can learn more about UserWay here.


Previously...

Between April and October 2024, we received valuable feedback from residents, helping us identify the digital areas that matter most to you. We gained this feedback through Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM's), transactional surveys, complaints, Big Door Knocks, Neighbourhood Action Weeks, and more.

📊 Our scores as of January 2025:

We're always looking to improve our digital tools to make it easier for residents to self-service and manage their Settle home online. Currently, 50% of residents have an online account, and our goal is to increase this number by empowering more residents to feel comfortable and confident using our digital services. This survey will give us valuable insights into what matters most to you and will play a key role in shaping our digital strategy and priorities for 2025.

🔍 Here are the four key themes that were previously highlighted from residents' feedback:

  • Improving the resident self-service experience
  • Improving the look and feel of the website
  • Improving communications with email confirmations
  • Making it easier to report issues such as Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)

The Voice of the Resident panel are currently working on improving online accessibility issues related to Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), after identifying a lack of information and difficulty in reporting ASB online. We understand the importance of having clear and simple information accessible to all when you need it most. That's why we're committed to making our digital services easier to navigate for residents.

We asked residents to let us know if they agreed with the five key areas above, or if they'd like us to focus elsewhere.


A message from Ebonie Dunstan, Digital Experience Partner

"We're committed to putting you, the residents, at the heart of everything we do. Your feedback through this survey will help us shape a smoother, more user-friendly online experience—making it easier for you to find the information you need and manage your tenancy effortlessly. Let’s work together to create a digital experience that truly works for you!"


At Settle we are relentlessly resident focused. Our aim is to provide homes residents are proud of and build communities that are welcoming to all.

Our 2030 plan has been developed by feedback from residents, colleagues, and local partners with priorities and commitments shaped by what we know is important to you. Improvement Plans empower you to have a say in how we deliver our 2030 vision.

We believe that working together with residents, colleagues and the community we can create real opportunities for positive, lasting change.

Page last updated: 27 Feb 2026, 02:07 PM