We need to rethink the way we deal with homelessness
The Homelessness Reduction Act has huge potential - but only if organisations have the right culture to make the most of it, says CIH policy and practice officer Faye Greaves.
No single organisation has the answer to reducing homelessness
"Homelessness Awareness Week is a reminder of what we can achieve when we work together" Chris Stocks, homeless strategy and partnership lead at Exeter City Council and Teignbridge District Council
‘A birds eye view of housing: we all chose housing’
The message is stark – homelessness needs our urgent, collective attention
Rough sleeping is forecasted to jump by 76 per cent in the next 10 years according to a new report from Crisis. CIH policy and practice officer Faye Greaves says the time for action is now.
Funders should take action before the government does
Mike Bruce, chief executive of Weslo Housing Management reflects on borrowing conditions in the Buy to Let market and its place in an ever growing private rented sector.
New Scottish Social Housing Charter places important new emphasis on tenant scrutiny
As a new revised Scottish Social Housing Charter comes into force, CIH Scotland's deputy director Marian Reid blogs about the important new emphasis on tenant scrutiny.
Poverty, housing costs and homelessness
As the latest government figures on homelessness reveal the number of homeless people continues to rise, policy and practice officer Faye Greaves takes a closer look at the link between housing costs and poverty.
The role of housing in dementia support
Jim Hayton, housing consultant reflects on the recent series of workshops looking at the role of housing professionals in supporting people with dementia.
What is mid-market rent anyway?
Ashley Campbell, policy and practice manager at CIH Scotland blogs about newly commissioned research on mid-market rent, in partnership with Wheatley Group.
Housing's role in the integration of people leaving prison
Read the latest blog from Marian Reid, deputy director at CIH Scotland, on the crucial role of housing in re-integrating people leaving prison.
Towards a digital nation: the switch to smart meters
Susanne Webster, policy and practice co-ordinator at CIH Scotland blog about the potential impact and how the new meters can help us all make smarter energy choices.
Housing's voice in the integration agenda
As the integration of health and social care comes into effect in Scotland, the new blog from Wheatley Group and Stirling University on their project to fund a PhD studentship.
At least we all agree about something - housing matters
Scotland’s political parties may have very different views on how the perfect housing system should be moulded and managed but they all agree that changes need to be made.
The power of mentoring
Rising Stars winner Peter Bond says the advice and support he has gained from his mentors has resulted in doors opening to a host of new opportunities.
Dementia...everyone can make a difference!
Lyn Jardine, project manager, shares some of her reflections on dementia care in Scotland and blogs about the key role of housing in delivering person-centred approaches for our ageing population.
