Our publications focus on the latest policy topics and practical advice that you need to do your job. CIH members can access all our publication documents for free, please ensure you are logged into the website.

Free 04 Oct 2021

Autumn cliff edge - an urgent call to UK government

CIH calls on the UK government to act to prevent the cliff edge caused by the end of the support put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Featured 30 Sept 2021

CIH Comprehensive Spending Review submission 2021

In our Comprehensive Spending Review submission we're calling on government to investing in social housing to boost the economy, create jobs, and improve lives.

Member only 28 Sept 2021

Focus on influencing Scotland: October 2021

This publication provides a round up of recent Scottish briefings, consultation responses and member updates.

23 Sept 2021

Housing as a human right committee response

Read the full response by CIH Scotland to the Scottish Parliament's Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice committee providing insights to inform the scrutiny of a new human rights bill.

Free 15 Sept 2021

Scottish Housing Day report: housing and the climate emergency

This report outlines the scale of the challenge of meeting net-zero carbon and includes new research commissioned for Scottish Housing Day.

Free 10 Sept 2021

Consultation response: Scottish Social Housing Charter review

CIH Scotland responds to the Scottish Government's consultation on the Scottish Social Housing Charter.

08 Sept 2021

Working with customers to make net zero carbon a reality

This report the Chartered Institute of Housing and Orbit puts the customer at the centre of the conversation about how we reach net zero carbon.

Member only 02 Sept 2021

Focus on influencing Scotland: September 2021

This publication provides a round up of recent Scottish briefings, consultation responses and member updates.

Member only 30 Aug 2021

Consultation briefing: a National Care Service for Scotland

This briefing outlines Scottish Government proposals to create a new National Care Service for Scotland.

Free 12 Aug 2021

Scotland's public finances in 2022-23 and the impact of Covid-19

CIH Scotland responds to the Finance and Public Administration Committee's call for evidence on the impact of Covid-19 and priorities for the budget next year.

Member only 02 Aug 2021

Focus on influencing Scotland: August 2021

This publication provides a round up of recent Scottish briefings, consultation responses and member updates.

Free 21 Jul 2021

A housing practitioners' guide to integrating people seeking protection and refugees

This revised guidance published by the Scottish Refugee Council with support from CIH Scotland explains the asylum process in the UK and includes practical advice for housing practitioners.

This revised guidance published by the Scottish Refugee Council with support from CIH Scotland explains the asylum process in the UK and includes practical advice for housing practitioners.

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Free 08 Jul 2021

Rapid Rehousing Transition Plans, temporary accommodation and housing options: a survey of Scotland's local authorities

This report explores how local authorities are progressing with implimenting Rapid Rehousing Transition Plans and makes recommendations for further support needed to transform homelesnsess services.

Member only 05 Jul 2021

Focus on influencing Scotland: July 2021

This publication provides a round up of recent Scottish briefings, consultation responses and member updates.

Member only 21 Jun 2021

Consultation briefing: review of the Scottish Social Housing Charter

This briefing outlines the Scottish Government's consultation on the review of the Scottish Social Housing Charter and how you can have your say.