Sometimes it’s the little, seemingly insignificant things, that have the biggest impact
Guy Stenson discusses why a genuine commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) needs to be a year round commitment and most of all it needs to be authentic.
Creating community initiatives that help ease the cost of living impact
Michelle Dawson, director of housing and community investment at Abri, discusses how their community initiatives are helping to support customers.
From prefabs to modern methods of development: challenges, potentials and lessons learnt
As the construction of traditional new homes continues to face challenges, developers are increasingly turning to modern methods of construction (MMC) to deliver new developments.
Child poverty after housing costs on the rise again
Dr Juliet Stone discusses the research behind the latest local child poverty statistics and why considering local circumstances is vital when examining child poverty.
Two areas where housing can help limit waste
On World Environment Day policy and practice officer Matthew Scott looks at how housing organisations can help to limit waste and contribute to a circular economy.
Housing is a feminist issue
Tracey Downie discusses why we need to improve the access and delivery of housing for women and influence housing providers and policy makers to address women's needs in the services they offer.
A career in housing, not following in the family footsteps
This #InMyShoes blog by Trishna Tripuraneni discusses her career path and why working in the housing sector has proved her most rewarding role to date.
Your CIH needs you - be an ally and complete the EDI census
CIH president, Lara Oyedele, calls on members to complete the EDI census to ensure the next generation of members and housing professionals are even more representative of tenants and communities.
The new national dementia strategy brings housing into focus
As we mark Dementia Awareness Week in Scotland, Ashley Campbell reflects on Scotland's new national Dementia Strategy.
Powerful lessons from agile working
Greatwell Homes’ Julie Robinson shares her experience of the benefits and subtleties of agile working.
The digital divide
The digital divide is a frustrating characteristic of the modern world; one that cannot be fixed by one sector alone. Branwen Evan's discusses how the housing sector can be part of the solution.
Flooring and furniture: the difference between a house and a home
In this blog Claire from End Furniture Poverty discusses why flooring should be a fundamental decent homes standard for social housing.
A home is more than a roof over our heads: Why having a home must be a necessity, not a luxury, if we're to end homelessness for good
This blog by Fay Greaves from Crisis, explores the latest research pointing to the importance of placing the provision of homes at the centre of efforts to end homelessness.
Supporting older people through the cost of living crisis
Charley Gibbons discusses Orbit's proactive approach to identifying and contacting older customers who may be particularly vulnerable to the impacts of the cost of living crisis.
New SHDF statistics show progress, but we need to go further on decarbonisation
The impact of the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) is revealed for the first time showing great progress but also revealing how much work must still be done.
