Webinar takeaways: Preparing for STAIRs
All the key takeaways from our recent member-exclusive webinar on the new STAIRs regulation and what it means for both social housing providers and their residents.
Two reports, one clear argument: If housing is health, what’s holding us back?
Drawing on the latest UK Housing Review and Clarion’s ‘Five New Giants’ report, Dr Elanor Warwick explains why we can no longer ignore the need to build a more connected and supported bridge between health and housing.
Scotland has the vision for independent living — we now need the courage to deliver
By successfully aligning technology, collaboration and ambition, Scotland’s independent living landscape can endure and thrive, writes Bield CEO Debbie Collins.
All in on AI: Vico Homes
Vico Homes’ Karen Story explains the 32,000-home landlord is using AI to improve efficiencies and outcomes across the organisation.
Fiona MacGregor: Life, leadership and leaving the Regulator of Social Housing
Liam Turner speaks with Fiona MacGregor about leading the Regulator of Social Housing during a time of significant change and why now is the right time to step down.
Leading with purpose: A quarterly update on our EDI journey
In Northern Ireland, equality isn't just a nice-to-have or a corporate buzzword; it is the bedrock of housing provision.
Domestic abuse and debt: How survivors face systemic barriers to housing access
This month’s Debt Awareness Week and No More Week brought into sharp relief the links between domestic abuse and housing-related debt. Alma Sheren speaks with CIH’s Stephanie Morphew to find out more about what needs to change if we are to better support survivors.
All in on AI: Saxon Weald
Debbie Chun explains how Sussex and Hampshire-based housing association has shaped and honed its approach to AI.
Stonewater: Why we’re invested in inclusive routes into finance
Housing associations are increasingly showing how inclusive leadership and genuine flexibility can transform teams such as treasury management, write Stonewater’s Emily Murray and Anastasia Krassi.
Putting health at the centre of housing and urban design
MHCLG economic appraisal lead Andrew Charlesworth-May shares insight into a new approach to assessing the health impacts brought about through good home and environmental design.
Northern Housing Festival 2026: Strengthening the foundations
All the big talking points from the Northern Housing Festival 2026 in Gateshead.
Scotland’s Housing Festival 2026: A pivotal moment
Amid the backdrop of an ongoing housing emergency and the upcoming election, Scotland’s Housing Festival 2026 sought to tackle the big questions facing the sector.
Putting community first: How Stockport is re-thinking the role of social housing
Alma Sheren talks with Carmel Chambers about how Stockport Homes is working with local partners to build a more integrated and healthier community.
How April’s universal credit changes will impact health, disability and tenancy sustainment
Alma Sheren explores how the upcoming universal credit changes will impact vulnerable, unable-to-work tenants and what housing providers can do to both support them and ensure they are able to sustain their tenancies.
A golden opportunity to rebuild trust in retrofit
BTP Architects’ Josh Pearson explains how the current wave of retrofit investment presents an invaluable opportunity for the sector to improve lives and change perceptions.
