Our recordings cover various topics, from practical housing management and high-level policy discussions to events designed to support your professional development. All recordings are free for all CIH members, log in and listen/watch from anywhere.
The CIH Podcast episode 24 – Making a house a home: Tackling furniture poverty in social housing - why and how?
Join our panellists whilst they discuss what furniture poverty is, why it’s important for housing providers to take note of the issue and busting some of the myths from older schemes. Our host Sarah Davis, senior policy officer at CIH is joined by Claire Donovan, director at End Furniture Poverty, Ian Rice, service manager financial support for tenancy and financial support service at North Tyneside Council and Paul Aitkin, group commercial manager at Karbon Homes. For more information on ending furniture poverty visit https://endfurniturepoverty.org/
Supported Housing Network - April 2025
View the recording from the Supported Housing Network group meeting in April 2025
Making the most of CIH membership: the first 100 days
The first steps of your membership are the most important because these set you up for the rest of your journey. With this in mind, we have designed this session to look at the top 10 things that should be a priority as the first steps to ensure that the rest of your membership journey has the best chance of success.
- Get the basics of membership right from the beginning to ensure you can make the most of all the benefits of membership throughout your career.
- Participate in the conversation and share your own experiences and insights.
- Learn more about CIH membership and the CIH professional standards and how mentorship can help you in your professional development.
In conversation with CIH NI policy
Gain a deeper understanding of the Northern Ireland policy landscape. Join housing law and policy expert Justin Cartwright for a virtual event that will explore the key changes facing the region, providing valuable insights for professionals and interested parties alike.
- Acquire in-depth knowledge - gain a comprehensive understanding of the key policy issues and challenges facing Northern Ireland
- Develop strategic insights - develop a deeper understanding of the political and economic forces shaping the region's future, enabling you to anticipate and respond to emerging trends
- Network with experts - connect with other professionals and stakeholders interested in Northern Ireland policy, fostering valuable relationships and expanding your professional network
- Enhance your decision-making - gain valuable insights to inform your own work and decision-making processes
Age Friendly Housing in Ireland
Join us for a discussion on housing for an ageing population.
The CIH Podcast episode 23 – Domestic abuse and housing
In this latest episode of the CIH Podcast we uncover how the housing sector has answered the call to regulation changes around domestic abuse over the last few years, and how day to day the service offer of providers has changed. Hearing what impact this has had on authority budgets and staffing challenges.
You can also read a recent report by Kelly Henderson, one of our panel guests on alternative programmes for working with perpetrators: https://drivepartnership.org.uk/publication/lessons-learned-from-the-restart-programme-and-key-standards-for-developing-a-perpetrator-housing-pathway/
Overview of the latest regulatory developments in housing
Join us as we hear from the Regulator and housing law experts on what the latest developments mean for the sector.
Struggling to keep up with the range of regulatory developments in the social housing sector?
This webinar will provide an overview of what you need to know – based on legislation passed and expected. We’ll cover:
- Consumer regulation
- Planning reform
- Leasehold reform
- Private rented sector reform.
CIH East Regional Event: Health and Homes
This event brings together housing professionals and local leaders to discuss innovative solutions and best practices for creating healthier, more sustainable communities.
CIH Futures podcast episode four - Celebrating women in the housing sector
Join a panel of CIH Futures females who discuss National Careers Week and International Women's Day and what it takes for women to succeed in the housing sector.
