12 Oct 2021 | CIH updates | Homelessness

CIH and Homeless Link pilot an accredited qualification for the homelessness sector

This week, CIH and Homeless Link welcome the first two groups of learners onto their new joint Level 3 qualification in Supporting Homeless People.

04 Oct 2021 | Health and housing | Homelessness | Income and financial wellbeing | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

CIH issues ‘cliff edge’ warning to government

In our latest publication, we have outlined a series of changes to welfare payments to protect tenants from financial hardship this autumn.

04 Oct 2021 | Homelessness | Income and financial wellbeing | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

CIH Scotland calls for long-term support for people at risk of homelessness post-pandemic

Thousands of households across the UK face a 'cliff edge' following the withdrawl of support.

04 Oct 2021 | Income and financial wellbeing | Tenants and residents

Angen gweithredu ar frys i osgoi caledi ariannol yn yr hydref

Mae’r Sefydliad Tai Siartredig Cymru yn galw am gyfres o newidiadau i daliadau lles yr hydref hwn i amddiffyn tenantiaid rhag caledi ariannol.

01 Oct 2021 | Climate and sustainability | Development and regeneration | Health and housing | Homelessness | Income and financial wellbeing | Tenants and residents

CIH calls on the Government to take drastic action to tackle ongoing housing crisis

Our submission to the Comprehensive Spending Review ensure that homes, and the people who live in them, are at the heart of post-COVID green economic recovery plans.

01 Oct 2021 | Development and regeneration | Homelessness | Regulation and legal | Tenants and residents

Back the Bill campaign launches major research into right to housing in Wales

The Back the Bill campaign has commissioned Alma Economics to undertake a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of introducing a right to adequate housing in Wales.

01 Oct 2021

Chartered Institute of Housing’s Welsh Housing Awards 2021 winners announced

Recognising the creativity and passion of housing individuals and organisations across Wales, sharing best practice and incredible innovations.

08 Sept 2021 | Climate and sustainability | Tenants and residents

New report calls for greater collaboration with customers to achieve net zero carbon transformation

A new report launched by the Chartered Institute of Housing and housing provider Orbit, puts the customer at the centre of the conversation about how we reach net zero carbon.

07 Sept 2021 | CIH updates

Gavin Smart opens Housing 2021

Housing 2021 began this morning with a fantastic welcome address from CIH chief executive, Gavin Smart.

28 Jul 2021 | CIH updates | EDI, data and digital accessibility | Health and housing

Disability strategy misses opportunity on accessible housing

CIH responds to the government newly published National Disability Strategy, which aims to improve the everyday lives of disabled people.

21 Jul 2021 | Homelessness | Regulation and legal

New housing guide aims to help give refugees a safe place to call home

The updated guide published by the Scottish Refugee Council and supported by CIH Scotland explains the asylum process in the UK and includes practical information for housing practitioners.

05 Jul 2021 | CIH updates | Homelessness

Homeful: a new presidential campaign for the Chartered Institute of Housing

Taking up the role of Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) president, today Jo Richardson has unveiled more about her presidential campaign which will run throughout her time in office.

25 May 2021 | CIH updates | Regulation and legal

Today marks the first anniversary of the murder of George Floyd

On the first anniversary of the death of George Floyd, the Chartered Institute of Housing has issued the following statement.

13 Apr 2021

Report shows disconnect between public perception and the reality of retirement housing

A cross-industry steering group, which included CIH, has highlighted a significant disparity between public perception and what’s actually on offer at retirement housing schemes.

29 Mar 2021 | Development and regeneration

Time to re-balance affordable housing supply in Wales

The latest UK Housing Review provides some significant insights into housing in Wales revealing the need to address the undersupply of affordable housing.