25 Apr 2018

We must refuse to accept it is ok for someone not to have a home

CIH Scotland chair, Esther Wilson, issues a rallying cry to housing organisations to share best practice and showcase the difference they make to so many people's lives

23 Apr 2018 | Climate and sustainability | Regulation and legal

'It's the shift, not the fix.'

Amanda Protheroe explores a victim-led approach to dealing with anti-social behaviour.

20 Apr 2018 | Homelessness | Income and financial wellbeing

'Youth homelessness is everybody's business.'

Tamsin Stirling explores youth homelessness in Wales and lessons from approaches which have tackled it.

17 Apr 2018 | Income and financial wellbeing

Universal basic income in Wales: the case for and against

A business innovation lead at a housing association and a lecturer in public policy explore universal income and reach very different conclusions about its value.

11 Apr 2018 | Building and fire safety | Climate and sustainability | Homelessness

Who has the answers to the housing crisis? All of us

CIH Cymru director Matt Dicks explores the housing landscape in Wales and the need to come together to solve our housing crisis as he takes a look ahead to TAI 2018.

09 Apr 2018 | Climate and sustainability | Development and regeneration | Income and financial wellbeing

'Lack of ambition to build homes on a big scale is striking.'

Governments have met the housing needs of the nation under much more challenging economic conditions than those we have today says historian, writer and broadcaster David Olusoga.

26 Mar 2018

Progress towards 50,000 homes

Research by Shelter Scotland and SFHA shows that Scotland is on track to deliver 50,000 affordable homes by 2021, CIH Scotland's policy and practice officer Susanne Flynn looks at the challenges ahead

13 Mar 2018

Why politicians shouldn’t shy away from the Lobbying Register

As the new Lobbying Act comes into force, CIH Scotland's deputy director Callum Chomczuk explains what it all means and outlines some of the potential impacts on political engagement

18 Feb 2018 | Building and fire safety

New fire safety guidance an opportunity to raise awareness.

13 Feb 2018 | Professionalism and training

Mentoring has made a massive difference.

Our mentoring scheme matches up CIH members with experienced members to help them to share knowledge and develop their career. We spoke to a mentor and a person being mentored to find out what they've gained from the scheme.

30 Jan 2018 | Professionalism and training

The Clink: Helen's story - In her own words

My name is Helen and I'm 43. I spent nine months at The Clink Restaurant at HMP Styal, under the guidance of head chef trainer Kerry.

30 Jan 2018 | Professionalism and training | Regulation and legal

The Clink: Changing attitudes, transforming lives and creating second chances

Chris Moore tells us a bit more about the work of The Clink to rehabilitate through education.

30 Jan 2018 | Climate and sustainability | Regulation and legal

'Scottish social landlords must prepare for new allocations rules'

New rules on allocations and suspensions will require social landlords in Scotland to review their policies and make changes where necessary.

30 Jan 2018

Scottish social landlords must prepare for new allocations rules

We spoke to Ashley Campbell, CIH Scotland’s policy and practice manager, to find out more.

24 Jan 2018

Supporting people who are sleeping rough

What is the best way to support people who are sleeping rough? Mike Ash, acting corporate director, communities and housing at Swindon Borough Council, outlines the new approach his team is taking.