ASAP provide London firefighters with serviced apartments

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The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP) has announced that it will be giving those in the London Fire Brigade free use of serviced apartments during the Covid-19 pandemic.

This decision was made due to the struggle that many frontline workers have experienced when trying to find suitable, safe accommodation during the pandemic.

CEO of ASAP, James Foice, said: “When we realised how hard it was to find suitable places to live during the crisis, we knew serviced apartments could offer keyworkers an ideal solution – especially as they offer kitchens and laundry facilities, so residents can completely isolate themselves from other people.

“Members across the country have been fantastic. In this case, one of the UK’s leading professional services firms offered the free use of 12 apartments for three months, previously earmarked for staff on assignment in the City and managed by ASAP Accredited Provider SACO.”

When the London Fire Brigade asked for accommodation for firefighters ending 12-hour shifts, ASAP-approved Agent SITU reached out to them, offering them self-contained accommodation near the Royal Docks.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Thank you very much indeed to ASAP for your help and assistance in securing this fantastic offer of accommodation, which has proved invaluable in helping our staff during these very challenging times and for which we are very grateful.”

Foice added: “I am delighted that the ASAP Membership and my team have been able to help in this way. We are working with a range of bodies including the NHS and a number of councils across the country, and finding accommodation is needed in a hurry for everyone from frontline keyworkers and the emergency services, to families fleeing domestic violence and rough sleepers who need to be helped off the streets.

“We always knew there was an important place for serviced apartments and aparthotels; now, in this crisis, I am proud to see them playing such a part in accommodating those most in need. ASAP Members currently have around 8,500 safe, Health & Safety-accredited apartments available across the country, and I urge anyone looking to house staff in this way to get in touch.”

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