Making space: Tackling hoarding with tech and compassion
Alma Sheren investigates the novel and collaborative ways in which housing providers and others are tackling the sometimes overlooked issue of hoarding.
Five ways to build a happy housing workforce
Wellness apps and gym memberships might not be the way to go...
Why Almond Housing Association is switching to a 'nine-day fortnight'
Almond Housing Association has become the latest social landlord to reduce the number of days its employees are required to work, launching a ‘nine-day fortnight’ trial earlier this year.
How Oxford Brookes University is tackling damp and mould with bleeding-edge AI
Oxford Brookes University has been exploring how computer vision AI can improve asset-management processes such as the diagnosing of damp, mould, and other health hazards.
Spring Budget 2024: What’s in store for housing?
Stamp duty changes, 99 per cent mortgages, more support for struggling households... what announcements might we see in next week's budget?
New social housing lettings in England: Dissecting the latest data
What does DLUHC's latest report on new social housing lettings in England tell us about the wider social housing landscape?
Navigating a new era of public affairs in Northern Ireland
With Stormont restored, Justin Cartwright looks at the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for both the sector and the new communities minister.
Honeycomb Group: How to deliver effective LGBTQ+ homelessness support
For LGBT+ History Month, Dean Marsh, from Honeycomb Group’s homelessness service, explains how they’re supporting those affected by homelessness in the LGBTQ+ community.
Housing Digital Live: Tech and talk
CIH Unlocked reported on all the action from the inaugural Housing Digital Live conference, which took place in Birmingham earlier this month.
Geraldine Howley OBE: Reflections of a CIH chair
Geraldine Howley OBE talks achievements and ambitions as she reflects on her time as chair of the CIH governing board.
Livv and learn: What it takes to regain full regulatory compliance
After facing a G3 downgrade in 2018, Livv Housing Group is once again a proud G1/V1 housing association. Liam Turner spoke with CEO Léann Hearne to find out how they turned things around.
Positive Partnerships across Health and Housing: Key takeaways from our virtual event
Missed our recent virtual event on how the health and housing sectors can work better together, or just need a recap? We've got you covered.
I may be retired but I’ll never stop working for fellow tenants
Retired tenant Janette Ball shares insight Salford-based ForHousing's proactive approach to scrutiny.
The silent epidemic: Mental health and suicide in the built environment
Why is the problem so bad, and what's being done about it? Alma Sheren investigates.
Mitigating the impact of cladding remediation: A case for considerate solutions
As buildings undergo recladding, the chosen access method can significantly influence the daily lives of residents, we look at alternative solutions to minimise disruption for tenants.
