Member only CIH Unlocked 21 Nov 2024 | Affordability and benefits | Tenants and residents

Six key takeaways from our winter cost of living webinar

Our recent cost of living webinar explored how the sector is working to support struggling tenants over the coming winter.

Member only CIH Unlocked 21 Nov 2024 | Career development | Tenants and residents

Why we need the UK government to continue backing social investment

Tony Cahill on Livv Housing Group's 'Livv and Flourish' fund and why the government must continue supporting social enterprise and local economies.

Member only CIH Unlocked 21 Nov 2024 | Career development | Tenants and residents

Loss and legacy: An interview with retiring Salix Homes CEO Sue Sutton

Alma Sheren speaks with Sue Sutton about her coming retirement and the tragic circumstances that sparked a fulfilling career in housing.

Member only CIH Unlocked 21 Nov 2024 | Regulation and legal

How an ALMO became the first local authority landlord to get a C1

Since the Regulator of Social Housing introduced its new consumer standards regime in April, no local authority has been awarded a C1 grading — until now.

Member only CIH Unlocked 21 Nov 2024 | Building new homes | Career development | Digital | Homelessness | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

What we learnt from the All-Ireland Summit 2024

Julie Steele shares all the key insights from this year's All-Ireland Summit.

20 Nov 2024 | Affordability and benefits | Digital

Affordability assessments and social housing

Alison Wallace, Emeritus Professor, School of Business and Society at the University of York introduces findings from the first UK examination of housing risk-profiling technologies

12 Nov 2024 | About CIH | Career development

Why join CIH Futures?

CIH Futures is currently recruiting for new members so we explore the top reasons why young professionals might want to consider joining.

11 Nov 2024 | Tenants and residents

Addressing domestic abuse: An opportunity for change

CIH policy and practice officer, Stephanie Morphew, provides an overview of the latest themes and developments for housing practitioners, following the latest address domestic abuse conference.

Member only CIH Unlocked 07 Nov 2024 | About CIH | Career development

Sitting down with... CIH chair John Hannigan

New chair John Hannigan on how he intends to support CIH as it goes from strength to strength and what his ambitions are for the wider sector.

Member only CIH Unlocked 07 Nov 2024 | Homelessness

Challenging homelessness stereotypes in Northern Ireland

Clanmil's Austin Kelly shares insight into the work they've been doing to tackle homelessness stereotypes and raise awareness of the issue.

Member only CIH Unlocked 07 Nov 2024 | Building new homes | Homelessness | Tenants and residents

Our new approach to tackling empty homes – and the housing crisis

Empty homes is a significant element of the housing crisis that is overlooked, writes Cath Mustafa, who shares insight into Yorkshire Housing's new approach to tackling the issue.

Member only CIH Unlocked 07 Nov 2024 | Affordability and benefits | Health | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

How do we ease the strain on supported housing?

Alma Sheren explores the key avenues through which the supported housing sector can secure greater support and certainty, and ultimately ensure it can continue to deliver its vital services. 

Member only CIH Unlocked 07 Nov 2024 | Building new homes | Building safety and housing management | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Railway Housing Association: Legacy, purpose and the journey ahead

Liam Turner talks with Chris Marshall about how 1,600-home Railway Housing Association is adapting to the current policy environment and how it is setting itself up for the future.

06 Nov 2024 | Affordability and benefits | Cost of living

Winter Warmth Network: Streamlining access to support as energy bills rise

Winter is coming, and energy bills have risen by 10 per cent this month. For over 20 million people who are already financially vulnerable in the UK, it’s likely to be tough.

28 Oct 2024 | Homelessness

Tackling rising use of temporary accommodation must be a priority

Francesca Albanese, Director of Policy & Social Change at Crisis says that tackling the numbers of people in temporary accommodation must be a priority for any strategy to end homelessness