Member only 07 May 2025 | Professionalism and training

Professional standards: Showing better leadership

In this article we learn about what being a leader in housing actually means and how, whether you're a manager or not, you can improve your leadership skills.

06 May 2025 | Professionalism and training

Why you should CHOOSE HOUSING

Read how Tavepo ended up working in the housing sector with his career story and CIH experience.

Member only CIH Unlocked 06 May 2025 | CIH updates

View from the governing board: Your May 2025 member update from the chair

Member update from the May 2025 meeting of the CIH board.

30 Apr 2025 | Management and leadership | Professionalism and training

Embedding the professional standards: Hanover Scotland’s commitment to professionalism

Hanover Scotland tell us why they've embedded the professional standards in their organisations to help boost careers in the housing sector and to promote better recruitment.

Member only CIH Unlocked 24 Apr 2025 | Health and housing | Management and leadership | Tenants and residents

Leading with purpose: My 25-year journey at Advance

Julie Layton reflects on her 25 years at Advance Housing and Support and the future of supported living.

Member only CIH Unlocked 24 Apr 2025 | Asset management | Regulation and legal

Board briefing: Procurement Act 2023

Procure Plus' Gwen Beeken runs through the ways in which boards should be challenging their organisations to make sure they stay alive to the risks and opportunities of the new Procurement Act 2023.

Member only CIH Unlocked 24 Apr 2025 | Health and housing | Regulation and legal

The Social Housing (Regulation) Act: The end of supported accommodation without investment

The Social Housing (Regulation) Act is reshaping the sector, and further changes will follow. But without new investment, supported accommodation will become unaffordable for many providers, argues Daniel Revell-Wiseman.

Member only CIH Unlocked 24 Apr 2025 | Building and fire safety | Climate and sustainability | Development and regeneration | Health and housing | Homelessness | Low-cost home ownership | Private rented sector | Regulation and legal

The 2025 UK Housing Review: Chapter insights

For the time-pressed, we've distilled each of the 2025 UK Housing Review's 10 chapters down to the most essential points.

Member only CIH Unlocked 24 Apr 2025 | Management and leadership

Seven ways to attract young people to the sector — and get them to stay

CIH Futures board member Lizzie Skillen explains how the sector can better attract and retain young professionals.

23 Apr 2025 | Management and leadership | Professionalism and training

East Lothian Housing Association: Adapting our workforce for the future

East Lothian Housing Association (ELHA) is an affordable housing provider with over 1,500 homes in Scotland who have shifted their workforce make up by utilising modern apprenticeships.

16 Apr 2025 | Managing tenancies | Regulation and legal

CIH Ireland policy update - Q1 2025

As we enter the second calendar quarter of 2025, CIH Ireland takes a brief look back at housing policy developments from the start of the year.

15 Apr 2025 | Health and housing

Housing and healthcare: Building partnerships to bridge health and housing for thriving communities

On 12 March 2025, along with over 30 CIH members I attended the ‘Bridging Health and Homes for Stronger Communities’ webinar organised by our CIH East Region Group.

11 Apr 2025 | Management and leadership | Professionalism and training

Ireland member showcase: Paul Carroll 

Paul Carroll shares insight into his role as interim director of housing and community development at Fingal County Council.

Member only CIH Unlocked 10 Apr 2025 | Climate and sustainability

All-in on sustainability: Orbit

Housing association Orbit is striving to embed sustainability into every area of the organisation.

Member only CIH Unlocked 10 Apr 2025 | Health and housing | Homelessness | Income and financial wellbeing | Safeguarding | Tenants and residents

How to harness the lived experience

Alma Sheren caught up with the founder and CEO of Expert Citizens, an organisation aiming to change negative perceptions and stigma surrounding those who have experienced homelessness, mental ill-health, addiction, domestic abuse, poverty or criminal justice.