01 Jul 2021 | Health | Homelessness

Housing advice has key role to play in supporting NHS response to COVID-19

Fresh research from Tyfu Tai Cymru reveals new insights into how housing advice can support people when they leave hospital.

13 Apr 2021

Report shows disconnect between public perception and the reality of retirement housing

A cross-industry steering group, which included CIH, has highlighted a significant disparity between public perception and what’s actually on offer at retirement housing schemes.

12 Apr 2021 | About CIH

CIH Scotland welcomes new board member

Meet CIH Scotland's new board member, Moira Nisbet.

29 Mar 2021 | Affordability and benefits | Building new homes

UK Housing Review 2021 highlights shocking fall in numbers of social rented homes

The supply of social rented homes has fallen by almost 210,000 in England between 2012 and 2020, according to the UK Housing Review 2021.

29 Mar 2021 | Building new homes

Affordable housing investment results in net growth of social housing in Scotland

The CIH UK Housing Review 2021 has reported that if the Scottish Government’s current social housing target is achieved, net growth in Scotland’s social housing stock will be around 25,000 homes.

18 Mar 2021 | Homelessness | Regulation and legal

CIH Scotland responds to passing of Domestic Abuse Scotland Bill

Legislation has been passed giving more powers to police, courts and social landlords to protect people at risk of domestic abuse.

15 Mar 2021 | About CIH

CIH sets the standards for professionalism across housing

The Chartered Institute of Housing has introduced set of professional standards setting out the knowledge, skills and behaviour which underpin the great work that housing professionals do every day.

15 Mar 2021 | Affordability and benefits | Building new homes | Climate and sustainability | Health | Homelessness | Regulation and legal

CIH Scotland responds to Scottish Government vision for Housing to 2040

The Scottish Government has launched its new strategy on the long-term future of the housing sector, setting out its priorities for Housing to 2040.

26 Feb 2021

CIH all-Ireland 2021 housing awards winners announced

The winners of this year’s annual housing awards for excellence in housing have been announced at a virtual awards ceremony on 26 February.

05 Feb 2021

CIH Scotland 2021 housing awards winners announced

The winners of Scotland’s annual awards for excellence in housing have been announced at a special ‘virtual’ awards ceremony on 4 February.

28 Jan 2021

2021 CIH all-Ireland housing awards shortlist announced

We're delighted to announce the shortlisted nominees for CIH's all-Ireland housing awards 2021.

28 Jan 2021 | Affordability and benefits | Health

Lords decide against amendment to Domestic Abuse Bill and benefit cap

During a debate in the House of Lords, Home Office ministers were unwilling to accept amendment to the Domestic Abuse Bill and grant a one year grace period from the benefit cap.

11 Jan 2021 | About CIH | Health

New shine a light report highlights disconnect between housing frontline workers and CEOs

Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) president Aileen Evans has launched a new Shine a Light report based on research carried out by De Montfort University.

18 Dec 2020 | About CIH

Foluke Ajayi Sangobowale joins CIH’s GERN Committee

The GERN Committee is focused on improving equality, diversity and inclusion within CIH to enrich the diversity of thought and represent our members.

15 Dec 2020 | Homelessness | Regulation and legal

Independent report calls for more action to improve housing outcomes for victims of domestic abuse

A new report makes recommendations that social landlords use a human rights approach to improve housing outcomes for women and children experiencing domestic abuse.