CIH Unlocked 19 Oct 2023 | EDI, data and digital accessibility | Health and housing | Homelessness | Professionalism and training | Tenants and residents

Jill Murray BA FCIH: ‘Be EPIC’ in housing

CIH president Jill Murray BA FCIH on the importance of professionalism in housing, her newly launched presidential campaign, and why you're never done learning — even as CEO.

Member only CIH Unlocked 18 Oct 2023 | Climate and sustainability | Development and regeneration | Regulation and legal

Party conference season: What was said about housing?

As party conference season draws to a close, we reflect on what the Conservatives, Labour, and more said about housing and how they plan to deliver on key issues such as supply and quality.

Member only CIH Unlocked 18 Oct 2023 | EDI, data and digital accessibility | Professionalism and training

A candid look at diversity and leadership in housing

October's back, and so is Black History Month. But let's cut through the ceremonies and get real, writes Connex Leadership Networks' Tunde Hinton.

Member only CIH Unlocked 10 Oct 2023 | Development and regeneration | Homelessness | Tenants and residents

Bring housing and homelessness services together to rebuild lives and save money

This World Homeless Day, Riverside’s John Glenton explores why the homelessness crisis is getting worse, and how bringing housing and homelessness services together can help alleviate the problem.

09 Oct 2023 | CIH updates | Professionalism and training

Access the Knowledge Hub now!

Find out about the revamped CIH member benefit - the Knowledge Hub. Full of practical information to help members be better housing professionals.

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Oct 2023 | Building and fire safety

CIH Northern Ireland roundtable insights: Advancing professionalism in housing and assets

CIH Northern Ireland director Justin Cartwright summarises the key points from a vibrant roundtable discussion on professionalism in the sector.

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Oct 2023 | Regulation and legal

What you may have missed from our virtual event with the Ombudsman

From "invisible landlords" to making the updated Complaint Handling Code “more consequential”, here are five main points from our recent webinar with the Housing Ombudsman.

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Oct 2023 | Health and housing | Tenants and residents

Trivallis: Setting the pace for independent living provision

Claire James shares insight into how Trivallis became the first housing association in Wales – and the UK – to be awarded the new Erosh Independent Living Standards accreditation.

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Oct 2023 | Climate and sustainability | Regulation and legal

The Energy Efficiency Taskforce and similar Conservative casualties

We’ve listed some of the most notable energy-efficiency schemes scrapped under the Conservatives since 2010, scrutinising the impact these decisions have had on the UK’s decarbonisation efforts.

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Oct 2023 | Climate and sustainability | Homelessness | Professionalism and training | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Key takeaways from CIH South West 2023

Professionalisation, rural homelessness, and net-zero were just some of the many big issues discussed at this year’s CIH South West conference.

Member only CIH Unlocked 05 Oct 2023 | Climate and sustainability | Development and regeneration | Tenants and residents

Help residents make the most of their new energy-efficient homes

When delivering highly energy-efficient housing, providers need to work with residents to ensure they're able to get the most out of their new home’s green features, writes Midland Heart’s Joe Reeves.

Member only CIH Unlocked 20 Sept 2023 | EDI, data and digital accessibility | Tenants and residents

Eight ways housing providers can better engage with their communities

Backed by our recent work on building community presence, we look at some of the best ways providers can boost engagement with their communities and ultimately deliver a better service for residents.

Member only CIH Unlocked 20 Sept 2023 | Climate and sustainability | Development and regeneration | Regulation and legal

Midland Heart: Delivering on the Future Homes Standard ahead of schedule

When the government announced the Future Homes Standard in 2019, Midland Heart decided to get ahead of the curve and build homes that would meet the standard before the 2025 implementation date.

Member only CIH Unlocked 20 Sept 2023 | Building and fire safety | Tenants and residents

Key learnings from our webinar on repairs and maintenance in Ireland

Missed our recent webinar on how housing providers in Ireland can improve their repairs and maintenance offer? Get all the main takeaways here.

Member only CIH Unlocked 20 Sept 2023 | EDI, data and digital accessibility

Culture is at the heart of compliance

While the housing sector has long focussed on competition instead of working together, there are signs that this way of thinking is starting to change, argues ForHousing’s Harriet Rushton.