Publications
Our publications focus on the latest policy topics and practical advice that you need to do your job. CIH members can access all our publication documents for free, please ensure you are logged into the website.
Mental health at work: commitment guide for the housing sector
This guide was launched by CIH President Aileen Evans as part of her presidential campaign Shine A Light.
Housing and the private rented sector in Scotland
The third in our series of briefings linked to the CIH Scotland Housing Festival 2020 focusses on the private rented sector in Scotland.
How to Make a Stand
Managing cases involving domestic abuse is a key part of delivering a high quality, customer focused housing management service.
This guide takes the Make A Stand pledge as its starting point and looks at the forms domestic abuse can take, how organisations can respond to domestic abuse and embed policies into service delivery. It also illustrates how organisations are delivering on the pledge points in a practical way.
Housing and Ageing
The second in our series of briefings linked to the CIH Scotland Housing Festival 2020 focusses on housing and ageing.
Housing and poverty
The first in our series of briefings linked to the CIH Scotland Housing Festival 2020 focusses on housing and poverty.
Frozen Out
The end of the benefit freeze in April 2020 follows years of below-inflation increases which have seen benefits designed to cover essential living expenses lose around nine per cent of their value.
This briefing explores the issues around the benefit freeze and takes an in-depth look at the problems which have arisen from the freeze, and sets out CIH's argument for a restoration of the real value of Local Housing Allowance.
Housing and dementia framework
The purpose of this document is to provide a framework for Scotland’s housing sector which sets out how best to support people living with dementia and their carers.
Submission on benefit take up
CIH Scotland responds to the Social Security Committee's call for evidence on benefit take up in Scotland and how this could be improved.
Young people's future health and the private rented sector
This report takes a look at young people's experiences of the private rented sector and how this impacts on their mental health and wellbeing
2019 UK Housing Review briefing paper
This briefing contains analyses around contemporary housing and related issues, with a focus on affordability, allocations, and tackling homelessness.
Response to Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) Regulations
CIH Scotland responds to Scottish Government proposals for minimum energy efficincy rates for homes in the private rented sector.
Domestic abuse: a good practice guide for social landlords
This guidance is published in partnership with CIH Scotland, ALACHO, SFHA, Shelter Scotland and Scottish Women's Aid to support social landlords to develop an informed response to domestic abuse.
The guidance provides practical information on preventing women's and children's homelessness, supporting victims of domestic abuse effectively, and holding perpetrators to account.
Fire safety in supported housing
This briefing is designed to inform you about current consultations, highlight potential implications for the sector that you might want to consider in your own response
Domestic abuse: a good practice guide for social landlords
This guide was developed by CIH Scotland, ALACHO, SFHA, Shelter Scotland and Scottish Women's Aid for social landlords in Scotland.
An update on Housing First
This new 'what you need to know' briefing, exclusively for CIH members, provides a short update on Housing First.
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