Let's boost the economy by investing in housing
Ahead of the Chancellor's expected Budget statement on 3 March, our head of policy and external affairs Melanie Rees shares the headlines from CIH’s submission to the Treasury.
Making your voice count for housing
CIH Cymru policy and public affairs manager Matt Kennedy reflects on what the forthcoming Senedd election could mean for housing and how members can help maintain a focus on the sector's work.
Wellbeing at work in housing - tackling the disconnect between CEOs and frontline workers
CIH president Aileen Evans discusses the latest shine a light research and report exploring wellbeing across the housing sector.
Our journey to reduce environmental impact - Thirteen
Sam Granger, head of environmental and sustainability at Thirteen shares more on their organisations journey so far.
What's coming up for housing in 2021?
We take a look at the big things happening across the sector this year.
What the Social Housing White Paper says about: complaints
Over the next few weeks, we'll be exploring some of the contents from the recent Social Housing White Paper. This week's blog focuses on complaints.
The 20 minute neighbourhood
CIH's Hannah Keilloh discuss the concept behind 20 minute neighbourhoods and the benefits of these shown so strongly through the pandemic and lockdown.
Is there a case for homeownership education in the UK?
How can we make it easier to educate first-time buyers on all aspects of homeownership? Dr Alison Wallace from the Centre for Housing Policy, University of York discusses homeownership education.
Tackling disrepair claims
Southern Housing Group share their journey to tackle disrepair claims and implement a new process to deliver game-changing results.
Close to home: the housing sector's role in dementia care
In this new guest blog, Grant McManus a graduate trainee with Kingdom Housing Association talks about how the housing sector can support people to live well with dementia.
How do we deliver effective accommodation interventions for people experiencing homelessness?
Dr Ligia Teixeira discusses steps we can take to deliver effective accommodation interventions for people experiencing homelessness.
It is time that we develop new homes that are made for everyone
We must tackle the inequalities that many disabled people face when trying to find a suitable home. Sarah Davis shares more about what the Housing Made for Everyone (HoME) coalition aims to do.
Why homes must be at the heart of our country’s future
Everyone deserves a safe, secure, comfortable place to call home. Not just in the middle of a crisis, but always. Melanie Rees highlights why homes should be at the heart of our country’s future.
How Eastlight co-created a new community gateway during lockdown
Emma Palmer gives a sneak peak of how Eastlight Community Homes have broken the mould to encourage meaningful involvement that meets customer needs now and in future.
Home is where the harm is - living poor housing during lockdown
In this blog, Prof. Philip Brown discusses a new study highlighting the lived experience of people living in poor-quality, non-decent, accommodation during lockdown.
