31 Aug 2021 | Building and fire safety | Professionalism and training

Skills shortage: How can your business deal with a sector-wide issue?

Ahead of October's housing management summit, Paul Marston co-founder and director at Eidos Consulting Ltd discusses how you can tackle the increasing skills gap.

30 Aug 2021 | Climate and sustainability

The whole housing sector needs to face up to the climate emergency

In this new blog for Scottish Housing Day, Catherine Hall explains why the whole housing sector needs to focus on meeting net-zero emissions by 2045.

30 Aug 2021 | Health and housing | Tenants and residents

Making housing and dementia a national priority: third update from the National Housing and Dementia Forum

This is the third update from the National Housing and Dementia Forum co-chaired by CIH Scotland and the University of Stirling's Dementia Services Development Centre.

26 Aug 2021 | Homelessness

Ending homelessness with a little help from our friends

Colette McKune MBE, CEO of ForHousing discusses how we can end homelessness – with a little help from our friends.

24 Aug 2021 | Professionalism and training

Reverse mentoring

We explore what reverse mentoring is, how reverse mentoring works and some of the key benefits to reverse mentoring.

19 Aug 2021 | EDI, data and digital accessibility | Professionalism and training

LGBT+ mentoring – why diversity mentoring matters and its impact

Mentoring is often cited as an extremely effective way to support diversity and inclusion initiatives and agendas within organisations, and with good reason.

18 Aug 2021 | Regulation and legal

Regulatory focus – lessons learned

Gemma Bell, CIH member and partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper discusses why good governance is more important than ever for registered providers of social housing.

04 Aug 2021 | Development and regeneration | Health and housing

Raising the accessibility standards of new homes

CIH's senior policy and practice officer, Sarah Davis outlines why we need swift action to address poor accessibility to support the population.

04 Aug 2021 | Climate and sustainability | Development and regeneration | Regulation and legal

Why we must include Band D social homes in the Energy Company Obligation eligibility criteria

CIH's Alexandra Gibson highlights why Band D social homes should be eligible for funding under ECO4 if we are to reach new statutory fuel poverty targets 2025.

03 Aug 2021 | Professionalism and training

Five reasons why you should consider mentoring others

From interpersonal skills to coaching experience, being a mentor is a fantastic way to develop yourself and provide support to others.

02 Aug 2021 | Health and housing

Making housing and dementia a national priority: second update from the National Housing and Dementia Forum

This is the second update from the National Housing and Dementia Forum co-chaired by CIH Scotland and the University of Stirling's Dementia Services Development Centre.

30 Jul 2021 | Homelessness | Income and financial wellbeing

Notice to quit - where are we now and where are we going?

In this blog, Heather Wilson reviews the current ‘notice to quit’ legislation in Northern Ireland and the potential changes that could lie ahead for tenants and landlords.

28 Jul 2021 | Development and regeneration | Regulation and legal

A step closer to beauty?

CIH's Hannah Keilloh gives an overview of the key elements that have changed in the National Planning Policy Framework.

23 Jul 2021 | CIH updates | EDI, data and digital accessibility

Being part of the CIH equality, diversity and inclusion group

CIH London board member Daniel Revell-Wiseman shares more about his life experiences and the importance of being part of CIH's equality, diversity and inclusion group.

22 Jul 2021 | CIH updates | Professionalism and training

The leap to Level 5

CIH's Niki Walton reflects on her experience completing the Level 5 Diploma in Housing.