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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Are managing long-term health conditions and achieving meaningful career development mutually exclusive?
Heledd Williams, associate director of housing for the Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust discusses her experience managing a long-term health condition alongside a developing career.
Celebrating Black History Month – What’s in a name?
In this blog to mark Black History Month, CIH company secretary, Tolu Aluko shares her experience of equality, diversity and inclusion through her career.
A new lease of life – the latest report from the Housing Ombudsman Service
Housing Ombudsman, Richard Blakeway shares more about the new report from the Housing Ombudsman Service, 'A new lease of life'
The new Domestic Abuse Capacity Building Fund – what does it mean for councils?
Under the new Domestic Abuse Bill, councils will have a duty to provide support for victims of domestic abuse.
Can social housing rebalance the homelessness equation?
Chloe Fletcher, policy director at the National Federation of ALMOs (NFA) discusses the latest NFA Best Practice report which concludes current government strategy on homelessness.
What does the new data on Universal Credit tell us?
Sam Lister, CIH policy and practice officer tells all.
