22 May 2023 | Homelessness

A home is more than a roof over our heads: Why having a home must be a necessity, not a luxury, if we're to end homelessness for good

This blog by Fay Greaves from Crisis, explores the latest research pointing to the importance of placing the provision of homes at the centre of efforts to end homelessness.

19 May 2023 | Tenants and residents

Supporting older people through the cost of living crisis

Charley Gibbons discusses Orbit's proactive approach to identifying and contacting older customers who may be particularly vulnerable to the impacts of the cost of living crisis.

18 May 2023 | Climate and sustainability

New SHDF statistics show progress, but we need to go further on decarbonisation

The impact of the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) is revealed for the first time showing great progress but also revealing how much work must still be done.

18 May 2023 | Building and fire safety | Professionalism and training

Mentor spotlight - Niall Sheridan

In this new series by CIH Northern Ireland, we're sitting down with some of our mentors to discover more about them.

17 May 2023 | Health and housing | Tenants and residents

The Dementia and Housing Working Group relaunches

The chair of the Dementia and Housing Working Group discusses the difference good housing makes for people living with dementia and the group’s action-oriented ethos that creates tangible outcomes.

15 May 2023 | Level 2 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 5 | Professionalism and training | Virtual training

Building confidence when dealing with damp and mould

This Learning at Work week, Eileen McCallum, CIH trainer discusses building confidence when dealing with damp and mould and Bex Astin on the importance of this training for an organisation.

15 May 2023 | Level 2 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 5 | Professionalism and training

Professional qualifications create the future

Peter Wynne, CIH academy tutor & independent end-point assessor explains the importance of professional qualifications for creating the future.

15 May 2023 | Health and housing | Tenants and residents

Leading the way on housing and dementia

CIH Scotland has been focusing on housing and dementia for a number of years, this blog by Ashley Campbell highlights how their learning in this area can help people across the UK.

15 May 2023 | Level 2 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 5 | Professionalism and training | Virtual training

Creating the Future: Helping housing professionals to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours

This Learning at Work week, Michael Guest from Michael Guest Associates discusses equipping the people involved in housing for changes that are shaping the sector and preparing for upcoming changes.

12 May 2023 | Professionalism and training

Mentor spotlight - Brendan Morrissey

In this new series by CIH Northern Ireland, we're sitting down with some of our mentors to discover more about them.

10 May 2023 | Homelessness | Income and financial wellbeing | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

The private rented sector is key to providing housing choice and tackling homelessness

69 per cent of local authorities in Scotland think the PRS should play a bigger role in tackling homelessness but we need to make sure homes are fit for purpose first.

04 May 2023

Affordable housing investment in Northern Ireland meets targets amid political uncertainty

CIH Northern Ireland engagement and external affairs officer Julie Steele examines what the 2023 UK Housing Review tells us from a Northern Irish perspective.

02 May 2023 | Homelessness | Tenants and residents

We need action on homelessness

Homes for Cathy chair, David Bogle shares why tackling homelessness should be the number one priority for housing associations.

27 Apr 2023

Why housing organisations need to take note of the UK Housing Review

Places for People's Branwen Evans discusses how the UKHR analysis of the current state of housing provides organisations with an important snap shot of the intense pressures the sector is under.

26 Apr 2023 | EDI, data and digital accessibility

In my shoes: An interview with Alysha Burrell

We sat down with Alysha Burrell, director of Building Future Leaders, to talk about inspiring the next generation and what we need to do to attract future housing professionals and leaders..