08 Dec 2023

Turning the tide on homelessness

CIH NI external affairs and engagement manager Julie Steele reflects on Northern Ireland's homelessness awareness week.

05 Dec 2023

Ending violence against women and girls is everyone's responsibility

Kelly Andrews discusses why ending violence against women and girls is everyone's responsibility and what steps Northern Ireland has taken to hold perpetrators of abuse to account.

04 Dec 2023 | About CIH | Career development | Regulation and legal

Social Housing (Regulation) Act: Progress so far and how we’re supporting you

CIH director of professional development, Sarah Dunkerley takes a look at progress of the Act since it received Royal Assent in the summer.

04 Dec 2023 | Affordability and benefits

LHA victory is just the starting point for creating a better private rented sector

In this guest blog CIH Scotland chair Gavin Smith reflects on the Autumn Statement and what it means for the private rented sector.

01 Dec 2023

A landscape in flux: Unravelling the latest Northern Ireland housing statistics

In the ever-evolving landscape of housing, the Northern Ireland Housing Bulletin has shed light on critical trends, unveiling a complex picture of social housing demand and homelessness in the region.

30 Nov 2023 | Affordability and benefits | Cost of living | Tenants and residents

Housing must continue to advocate for solutions to end fuel poverty

Matthew Scott looks at the missed opportunities in the Chancellors Autumn Statement and why as a sector we must continue to promote and support solutions to keep people healthy and warm at home.

Member only CIH Unlocked 30 Nov 2023 | Career development | Regulation and legal

Social housing management qualifications: What you need to know

With the Social Housing (Regulation) Act now law, the clock is counting down to the introduction of mandatory qualifications for senior housing managers in England.

Member only CIH Unlocked 30 Nov 2023 | Homelessness | Tenants and residents

GreenSquareAccord: Creating Places of Safety for domestic abuse survivors

GreenSquareAccord’s domestic abuse services manager, Heather Downer, talks about the Places of Safety scheme and how newly approved grant funding will help support more survivors of domestic abuse.

Member only CIH Unlocked 30 Nov 2023 | Building new homes | Building safety and housing management | Climate and sustainability | Digital | Planning | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Navigating stormy seas: Breaking down the 2023 sector risk profile

What are the main risks facing England’s social housing sector, and what should registered providers should do to mitigate their exposure to them?

Member only CIH Unlocked 30 Nov 2023 | Building safety and housing management | Planning | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Everything housing from the All-Ireland Summit

Policy, providing safer communities, and managing complex needs to sustain tenancies were just some of the many big issues discussed at this year’s All-Ireland Summit.

Member only CIH Unlocked 30 Nov 2023 | Regulation and legal

What to expect from the Procurement Act: Key takeaways from our virtual event

Missed our virtual event on the new Procurement Act, or perhaps you just want to refresh your memory? Either way, we've got you covered.

29 Nov 2023 | Homelessness

A whole system approach to ending the cycle of abuse

Cerys Clark discusses how tackling domestic abuse in Welsh communities is part of a whole system approach to ensure homelessness in Wales is rare

29 Nov 2023 | About CIH | Career development

Spotlight - Meet our members: Paul Lawlor

Read our spotlight on one of our members, Paul Lawlor, communications officer at the Housing Executive.

28 Nov 2023 | Affordability and benefits | Homelessness

After LHA uprating, what next?

Hannah Keilloh examines last weeks LHA uprating, examining the positives, the limitations and what is needed to resolve the ongoing housing crisis.

27 Nov 2023 | Health

Creating awareness of the red flags of domestic abuse

As part of the 16 day of activism this Grand Union blog explores the importance of awareness, recognizing abuse red flags and promoting healthy relationships and safe spaces.