Join our CIH policy experts as they discuss some of the opportunities in housing for the year ahead.
2023 was a big year for housing and 2024 is looking to be no different.
With a general election on the way and lots of competing priorities, CIH director of policy and external affairs James Prestwich sits down with Callum Chomczuk, CIH Scotland national director, Justin Cartwright, CIH Northern Ireland national director, Matt Dicks, CIH Cymru national director and Rachael Williamson, head of policy and external affairs for England to discuss some of the biggest challenges and opportunities for the year ahead.
Explore positive partnerships developing across three counties to address local priorities while building healthy places and addressing inequalities.
In this member-exclusive event, hear from housing associations, local councils (public health) and policy leaders to understand how they are working to embed a partnership approach to health and housing. Delve into strategy and process and exactly how they have created a sustainable, long-term way of working together.
Better Social Housing Review - one year on
Hear from the Regulator for Social Housing, National Housing Federation and Chartered Institute of Housing about changes to how we manage the quality of our homes and customer service.
Listen to our panel discussion.
CIH head of policy and external affairs Rachael Williamson is joined by a fantastic panel for a conversation marking the end of the 16 days of activism to end violence against women and girls - reflecting on the role that housing professionals can play in helping tackle domestic abuse.
Rachael is joined by Callum Chomczuk, CIH Scotland director, Judith Vickress, senior housing manager for Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse and the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) and two former CIH presidents, Alison Inman and Jim Strang who both campaigned for housing professionals to take the #MakeAStand pledge.
Explore how AI can be leveraged to improve the day job for landlords, enhance customer experience, and learn how we can stay ahead of an ever-changing labour and tech market.
During this session, we’ll hear from those in the know about all things AI, who will explore:
Discover how housing providers are engaging with tenants to help improve service delivery.
Hear from housing providers who have changed the way they work to embrace the new consumer standards proposed by The Regulator of Social Housing and the recommendations set forth by the Better Social Housing Review. Also hear from residents on the difference proactive resident engagement makes.
Housing prides itself on being a value-based profession but what does this actually mean and how can our profession take a more proactive approach on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace?
Hear from a diverse panel of speakers who will explore:
After its passage through Parliament, the Social Housing (Regulation) Bill received Royal Assent, becoming the Social Housing (Regulation) Act on 20 July 2023. One crucial aspect of reform is the transformation of powers held by the Housing Ombudsman on complaints handling.
Verity Richards, Head of Service, Housing Ombudsman Service
Watch this Housing Management masterclass to hear from a diverse panel of speakers to discuss how you can take important steps to look after your staff as they help local communities through this challenging period.
The cost of living crisis is having a huge impact on all of society. That’s why it’s more important than ever to ensure your colleagues have the correct tools and skills to support your communities, whilst also prioritising their own self-care and resilience.
Embracing the Homes for Cathy commitments.
CIH policy and practice officer Hannah Keilloh is joined by a fantastic podcast panel to talk about embracing the Homes for Cathy commitments, and how housing providers could play a crucial part in ending homelessness.
Hannah is joined by Vicky McDonald, social impact manager at Hightown Housing Association, leading on communications for Homes for Cathy, Hazel O'Halloran, head of homelessness and community investment at Bromford Housing Association and Arthur Tsang, director of communities at Bournville Village Trust.