Looking back at Robert Jenrick’s speech at the International Housing Summit
Melanie Rees, CIH head of policy and external affairs, shares her thoughts on Robert Jenrick's address at the International Housing Summit.
Going back into education
Going back into education, especially when there has been a long break, can be scary. Jenny Galbraith, former CIH policy and practice officer shares her thoughts.
Community-powered tech to support homeless households
Seb Barker, COO at Beam, shares his understanding on the complexity of homelessness but also how it can be solved through joint working where every organisation plays to its strengths.
What has sustainable IT got to do with the housing sector?
om Greenwood, managing director, Wholegrain Digital, shares his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities Green IT brings to the housing sector.
Putting homes at the heart of recovery
Our homes have never been more important to us than they have been during the COVID-19 crisis. CIH chief executive, Gavin Smart shares his thoughts on why homes should be at the heart of recovery.
Having got through, we need to get ready. But ready for what?
Karen Lynch, vice chair SEUK, former CEO Belu Water, non-exec Home for Good Glasgow, and shares her thoughts on the last few months.
Scotland needs 53,000 affordable homes
SFHA and Shelter Scotland are calling on the Scottish Government to build 53,000 affordable homes over the next Parliament and to commit to invest at least £3.4 billion over five years.
Don't forget about dementia!
In this new blog for Dementia Awareness Week, Ashley Campbell, Policy and practice manager at CIH Scotland highlights the role of the housing sector in supporting people with dementia.
Why landlord loans need to be extended
In this opinion piece, Callum Chomczuk, National director of CIH Scotland and John Blackwood, Chief executive of the Scottish Association of Landlords call for more support for private landlords.
Supporting someone to move home during lockdown
Ashley Campbell, Policy and practice manager at CIH Scotland, answers a query from a member about whether a victim of domestic abuse can get help to move home without breaking lockdown rules.
Employability in rural areas
Louise Bennett, employment support officer at Victory Housing tells us about the rural nature of the county and the challenges this brings for the team and communities.
Housing is more than just rents and repairs
Housing organisations today need to adopt a more holistic approach to service delivery – gone are the days of simply collecting the rents and carrying out repairs.
Perpetrators of domestic abuse should not be exempt from eviction
In this opinion piece, Callum Chomczuk, National director of CIH Scotland calls for action to support victims of domestic abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A small in-house team with a big heart
Melissa O’Donnell from Golden Lane Housing explains the steps taken to start deliver their own property repairs, earning them a place on the shortlist for direct labour organisation of the year.
We need to recognise housing as a profession
In this blog, Jenny Galbraith, Policy and practice officer at CIH Scotland reflects on her expreience of studying and working as a housing professional.
