Publications

Guidance for social landlords: Domestic abuse COVID-19

This guidance was developed by CIH Scotland and Scottish Women's Aid to help social landlords deal with domestic abuse during the Coronavirus outbreak.

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough)

An outline of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which enables employees to place staff on temporary furlough, with tips on how to make use of it and communicate with staff.

Working from home with children during COVID-19

Some useful tips on how to combine working from home while schools are closed during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Fuel poverty, energy affordability and COVID-19

A roundup of measures to support tenants experiencing fuel poverty and to enable tenants to take steps towards more affordable energy use during the Coronavirus pandemic.

New approaches to housing management

New approaches to housing management flows from our 2018 Rethinking social housing research which explored what social housing is, the role it plays and who it is for.

What you need to know: Ministerial statement on COVID-19

This member briefing outlines the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government, Aileen Campbell's statement on Scottish Government support for communities dealing with COVID-19.

What you need to know about Coronavirus and welfare benefits

The goverment has announced measures to ease access to some benefits for those affected by Coronavirus.

What you need to know about the Budget 2020

This briefing summarises the main housing-related points from the 2020 Budget and gives CIH's initial response to the Budget announcements.

Scottish Parliament's Cross Party Group on Housing: sub group report on Housing to 2040 (synopsis)

Scottish Parliament's Cross Party Group on Housing: sub group report on Housing to 2040

CIH response to the Future Homes Standard consultation

CIH has responded to the consultation on proposed changes to Part L and Part F of the building regulations for new dwellings

CIH submission to the chancellor's March 2020 Budget statement

CIH's submission calls on the chancellor to increase grant levels to fund homes at social rent, provide more help with housing costs, and invest in meeting housing support needs.

Mental health at work: commitment guide for the housing sector

This guide was launched by CIH President Aileen Evans as part of her presidential campaign Shine A Light.

Housing and the private rented sector in Scotland

The third in our series of briefings linked to the CIH Scotland Housing Festival 2020 focusses on the private rented sector in Scotland.

Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland's submission on PE1756

CIH Scotland recommends the committee considers what legislative steps are needed to fairly end joint tenancies as per the recommendation from the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group in 2018.