Homelessness: what can you do differently to make a difference?
In her latest blog our president Julie Fadden talks about her time as president and challenges housing organisations to change their thinking and take action to tackle homelessness.
Poverty, housing costs and homelessness
As the latest government figures on homelessness reveal the number of homeless people continues to rise, policy and practice officer Faye Greaves takes a closer look at the link between housing costs and poverty.
The role of housing in dementia support
Jim Hayton, housing consultant reflects on the recent series of workshops looking at the role of housing professionals in supporting people with dementia.
What is mid-market rent anyway?
Ashley Campbell, policy and practice manager at CIH Scotland blogs about newly commissioned research on mid-market rent, in partnership with Wheatley Group.
Housing's role in the integration of people leaving prison
Read the latest blog from Marian Reid, deputy director at CIH Scotland, on the crucial role of housing in re-integrating people leaving prison.
Towards a digital nation: the switch to smart meters
Susanne Webster, policy and practice co-ordinator at CIH Scotland blog about the potential impact and how the new meters can help us all make smarter energy choices.
Housing's voice in the integration agenda
As the integration of health and social care comes into effect in Scotland, the new blog from Wheatley Group and Stirling University on their project to fund a PhD studentship.
At least we all agree about something - housing matters
Scotland’s political parties may have very different views on how the perfect housing system should be moulded and managed but they all agree that changes need to be made.
Chartered membership - why take the experienced professional route?
Jameel Malik, director of operations, Habintng Housing Association plains why taking the experienced professional route to chartered membership was a career move of real value.
A first for chartered membership
Penny Gilyard has made CIH history by becoming the very first person to take the executive route to chartered membership. We caught up with her to find out more about her background in housing, her thoughts on chartered membership and why taking the executive route was such an important move – both professionally and personally
The power of mentoring
Rising Stars winner Peter Bond says the advice and support he has gained from his mentors has resulted in doors opening to a host of new opportunities.
Dementia...everyone can make a difference!
Lyn Jardine, project manager, shares some of her reflections on dementia care in Scotland and blogs about the key role of housing in delivering person-centred approaches for our ageing population.
Discovering your talents – how and why it’s important
Explore the importance of discovering and understanding your talents and skills, how you can go about developing and mastering them.
Supporting communities during the cost of living crisis
Abri discuss how they have developed and extended their range of support services to support tenants and communities hit hardest by the cost of living crisis.
