The later-living almshouse redefining community, ageing and wellbeing
Alma Sheren finds out how the award-winning Appleby Blue almshouse scheme is redefining housing for older people.
Webinar takeaways: The Realities of Housing Officer Burnout and How to Respond
All the essential insights from our recent member-exclusive webinar on housing officer burnout.
Local government reorganisation and housing — what really matters to tenants?
Simone Russell sets out the housing challenges and opportunities facing councils as local government reorganisation moves from policy to implementation.
All in on EDI: Tonic Housing
For PRIDE Month 2026, Bob Green OBE and Bella Hall share insight into Tonic Housing’s uncompromising commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Decent Homes Standard: Why we need to look at flooring again
CIH’s head of policy and external affairs, Chloe Fletcher, explains why we shouldn’t close the door on the debate around floor coverings.
Older private renters and overheating: at the crossroads of risks
Overheating is a present-day issue that needs to be tackled now to improve older people’ lives, as well as their health.
New housing statistics show a welcome rise in new social homes, but simply not enough to meet demand
We need more homes, we need them faster than ever, and we need to get serious about the wastewater infrastructure crisis.
Exploring CIH events: What's coming up in the summer
CIH has organised some great housing webinars and events for the summer. Make sure you book today to avoid disappointment, as some have limited places.
Focus on Influencing Scotland - May 2026
Welcome to our latest Focus on Influencing Scotland newsletter, which provides an update on our latest policy and influencing work.
Webinar takeaways: Working Effectively with Local Councillors
All the key takeaways from our member-exclusive session on how landlords can build relationships with councillors following the 7 May local elections.
Housing, dementia and the need to futureproof the sector
For Dementia Awareness Week, Alma Sheren speaks to Ali Rogan and Vanessa Pritchard-Wilkes about why housing must play a greater role in supporting people living with dementia.
Putting housing at the centre of dementia support
Vanessa Pritchard-Wilkes, Chair of the Dementia and Housing Working Group and Head of Research and Influence at Housing 21, has spent years championing the role that housing plays in supporting people living with dementia. In her guest blog, she sets out what the group does, why it matters this Dementia Action Week, and how you can get involved.
Preparing for competence and conduct — an ALMO perspective
CIH president Julie Haydon shares insight into how ALMOs such as Wolverhampton Homes are preparing for the upcoming competence and conduct requirements.
Welfare reform, economic pressure and the housing professional's role
Marking the launch of the annual Help with Housing Costs handbook, co-author and CIH policy lead Sam Lister reflects on why specialist knowledge matters more than ever, and what the latest welfare reforms mean for the people housing professionals support every day.
Joint Contracts Tribunal 2024: What the changes mean for housing providers and contractors
Procure Plus’ Mark Holt outlines the key JCT 2024 changes housing providers and contractors need to know.
