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.

Member only 16 Oct 2019

An update on homelessness in Scotland

This briefing presents a roundup of the latest updates around homelessness legislation and practice in Scotland, along with CIH's views on the changes.

Free 14 Oct 2019

Young people's future health and the private rented sector

This report takes a look at young people's experiences of the private rented sector and how this impacts on their mental health and wellbeing

08 Oct 2019

2019 UK Housing Review briefing paper

This briefing contains analyses around contemporary housing and related issues, with a focus on affordability, allocations, and tackling homelessness.

Member only 18 Sept 2019

What you need to know about the new domestic abuse guidance

This briefing gives an overview of guidance for social landlords published by CIH Scotland, Scottish Women’s Aid, ALACHO, SFHA and Shelter Scotland.

Free 12 Sept 2019

Response to Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) Regulations

CIH Scotland responds to Scottish Government proposals for minimum energy efficincy rates for homes in the private rented sector.

Member only 04 Sept 2019

What you need to know about the Programme for Government

The First Minister has announced the latest Programme for Government which sets out the Scottish Government's focus and legislative programme for the year ahead.

Free 23 Aug 2019

Long-term financial sustainability of local government

CIH Scotland responds to the Local Government and Communities Committee's call for evidence.

Free 23 Aug 2019

Domestic abuse: a good practice guide for social landlords

This guidance is published in partnership with CIH Scotland, ALACHO, SFHA, Shelter Scotland and Scottish Women's Aid to support social landlords to develop an informed response to domestic abuse.

The guidance provides practical information on preventing women's and children's homelessness, supporting victims of domestic abuse effectively, and holding perpetrators to account.

 

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Member only 22 Aug 2019

Fire safety in supported housing

This briefing is designed to inform you about current consultations, highlight potential implications for the sector that you might want to consider in your own response

Free 13 Aug 2019

Improving temporary accommodation response

CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on improving temporary accommodation standards and extending the Unsuitable Accommodation Order (UAO).

Free 01 Aug 2019

Domestic abuse: a good practice guide for social landlords

This guide was developed by CIH Scotland, ALACHO, SFHA, Shelter Scotland and Scottish Women's Aid for social landlords in Scotland.

Free 19 Jul 2019

Short-term lets

CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the regulation of short-term lets in Scotland.

Free 16 Jul 2019

Strengthening fire safety for high rise domestic buildings

CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Governemnt consultation on fire safety in high rise buildings including revised guidance and an awareness raising campaign.

Member only 08 Jul 2019

An update on Housing First

This new 'what you need to know' briefing, exclusively for CIH members, provides a short update on Housing First.

Free 08 Jul 2019

Adding new categories to the definition of an HMO

CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Government consultation on the definition of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) following concerns about the safety of seasonal and transient workers.