30 Nov 2023 | Affordability and benefits | Cost of living | Tenants and residents

Housing must continue to advocate for solutions to end fuel poverty

Matthew Scott looks at the missed opportunities in the Chancellors Autumn Statement and why as a sector we must continue to promote and support solutions to keep people healthy and warm at home.

Member only CIH Unlocked 30 Nov 2023 | Building safety and housing management | Planning | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Everything housing from the All-Ireland Summit

Policy, providing safer communities, and managing complex needs to sustain tenancies were just some of the many big issues discussed at this year’s All-Ireland Summit.

Member only CIH Unlocked 30 Nov 2023 | Building new homes | Building safety and housing management | Climate and sustainability | Digital | Planning | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Navigating stormy seas: Breaking down the 2023 sector risk profile

What are the main risks facing England’s social housing sector, and what should registered providers should do to mitigate their exposure to them?

Member only CIH Unlocked 30 Nov 2023 | Homelessness | Tenants and residents

GreenSquareAccord: Creating Places of Safety for domestic abuse survivors

GreenSquareAccord’s domestic abuse services manager, Heather Downer, talks about the Places of Safety scheme and how newly approved grant funding will help support more survivors of domestic abuse.

Member only CIH Unlocked 30 Nov 2023 | Career development | Regulation and legal

Social housing management qualifications: What you need to know

With the Social Housing (Regulation) Act now law, the clock is counting down to the introduction of mandatory qualifications for senior housing managers in England.

Member only CIH Unlocked 30 Nov 2023 | Regulation and legal

What to expect from the Procurement Act: Key takeaways from our virtual event

Missed our virtual event on the new Procurement Act, or perhaps you just want to refresh your memory? Either way, we've got you covered.

29 Nov 2023 | Homelessness

A whole system approach to ending the cycle of abuse

Cerys Clark discusses how tackling domestic abuse in Welsh communities is part of a whole system approach to ensure homelessness in Wales is rare

29 Nov 2023 | About CIH | Career development

Spotlight - Meet our members: Paul Lawlor

Read our spotlight on one of our members, Paul Lawlor, communications officer at the Housing Executive.

28 Nov 2023 | Affordability and benefits | Homelessness

After LHA uprating, what next?

Hannah Keilloh examines last weeks LHA uprating, examining the positives, the limitations and what is needed to resolve the ongoing housing crisis.

27 Nov 2023 | Health

Creating awareness of the red flags of domestic abuse

As part of the 16 day of activism this Grand Union blog explores the importance of awareness, recognizing abuse red flags and promoting healthy relationships and safe spaces.

27 Nov 2023 | Career development

Interview with Malcolm Smith award winner Kevin Howe

We caught up with Malcolm Smith 2023 award winner Kevin Howe to delve a bit deeper into his career and aspirations for the future.

25 Nov 2023

Homes at the heart of effective domestic abuse legislation

As we start the 2023 16 Days of Activism CIH chief exec Gavin Smart discusses housing's role in support domestic abuse survivors and what legislative changes are needed.

24 Nov 2023 | Tenants and residents

Safeguarding and ASB – let’s not forget the links

Jon Cox calls out the government's ASB Action Plan to include more links between ASB and safeguarding.

23 Nov 2023

Navigating the future skills requirement in housing

The landscape of social housing is evolving, and with it, the demand is on the rise for skilled professionals in housing, development and asset management functions.

Member only CIH Unlocked 16 Nov 2023 | Building new homes | Homelessness | Planning | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

How to get housing to the top of the political agenda

If ever we needed a reminder that housing is a political issue, this week’s reshuffle provided it, writes Aileen Evans.