Knowledge Hub

As a member of CIH you can gain access to a huge amount of information on the latest housing issues, in-depth case studies and legislation. Below you will find links to all our content resources and our topic-based libraries with more detailed information on each subject area. Our Knowledge Hub will help members navigate the housing sector in their area with the most up to date information and resources to help support their customers.

Blogs and articles

Read our blogs and articles covering a range of topics across the housing sector.

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Past recordings

Our past event recordings will give you years' worth of learning at your fingertips.

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Publication library

Our publications on the latest policy topics and issues to keep you informed.

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Podcasts

Check out our podcasts, with episodes from across our membership and groups.

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Explore our Knowledge Hub by topic area

Professionalism and training

In housing things are fast moving, so if you're looking for careers, keeping up with professionalism or what qualifications or training you need to stay current we can help.

Homelessness

Homelessness is rife but there are ways we can prevent the causes that lead to those in temporary or unsuitable housing, our library of content gives all the key facts and figures you need.

Tenants and residents

Nothing is more important as a housing provider than your tenants and giving them a voice to engage with your services. Learn more about how to work with tenants, how they can help you and how tenant engagement works.

Domestic abuse

Domestic abuse and the housing sector go hand in hand. Find all the information you need to help gain an understanding to be able to support victims and find ways to manage perpetrators of violence in the home.

Anti-social behaviour

ASB is more than just graffiti and misbehaving teens, learn more about ASB with our library of information on tackling anti-social behaviour, key legislation and all the different types of nuisances.

Support and wellbeing

Where health and housing meet to create healthy lifestyles you need support and good wellbeing to sustain tenancies and support tenants.

Safeguarding

This section of the knowledge hub looks at safeguarding for housing professionals - the process of protecting people with care or support needs from abuse or neglect.

EDI, data and digital

Data, accessibility and EDI are all about being more inclusive as providers, making sure no one is left out of access to services or or having a place to call home.

Assets and safety

Providing a building that is safe and secure is a core staple of any housing provider. A house is more than just bricks and mortar and so keeping them well maintained for tenants is a key part of being a good landlord.

Income and financial wellbeing

In the housing sector your income and the financial wellbeing of tenants is paramount to success. Find out more here about how providers help to ensure financial wellbeing for everyone living in affordable and social housing.

Managing tenancies

If you can't manage a tenancy in the housing sector this can lead to unhappy tenants, bad income as well as disrupted communities when tenancies end. Learn new ways of creating stable tenancies in our content library.

Climate and sustainability

The contribution to climate change from the housing sector comes from many factors, find out how you can help work towards a cleaner planet in everything from energy use to building energy-efficient homes.

Private rented sector

If you work in the private rented sector, you need to read this library of useful information to help you keep up to date with good practice in service delivery with our top tips and lists for action.

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