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.

Free 05 Dec 2019

Housing Voices 2

Get all the insights from the Tyfu Tai Cymru forums held during 2019

Free 20 Nov 2019

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.

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Free 15 Nov 2019

Delivering the National Development Framework for Wales

CIH Cymru provide evidence to inform the delivery of the National Development Framework.

Where is housing's place in the broader conversation about infrastructure? We argue it should be at the heart of arrangements reflection on the latest evidence to show how an approach that prioritises housing could benefit communities across Wales. 

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Free 30 Oct 2019

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.

Free 29 Oct 2019

A snapshot of fuel poverty in Wales

Read CIH Cymru's response to the Welsh Assembly's Equality, Communities and Local Government Committee inquiry focusing on fuel poverty.

Fuel poverty has a huge impact on thousands of households across Wales. In this evidence submission get the latest analysis and learn from existing good practice in attempting to tackle the problem. 

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Free 17 Oct 2019

Good health brought home

This brand new research from Tyfu Tai Cymru focuses on which factors can lead to successful partnerships between health, housing and social care.

Free 17 Oct 2019

Dod ag iechyd da adref

Mae'r ymchwil newydd yma o Tyfu Tai Cymru yn ffocysu ar ba ffactorau gall arwain i bartneriaeth lwyddiannus rhwng y sectorau tai, iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol.

08 Oct 2019

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.

Free 27 Sept 2019

A strategy for off-site manufacturing in Wales

CIH Cymru provides evidence to inform the Welsh Government's draft strategy for off-site manufacturing in Wales.

Free 05 Sept 2019

Response to proposed changes to 'no fault' evictions in Wales

Read CIH Cymru's response to the Welsh Government's consultation on the proposal to increase the minimum notice period for a 'no fault' eviction.

Free 30 Aug 2019

Draft development plans manual for Wales

Read CIH Cymru's evidence to inform the development plans manual for Wales.

Free 23 Aug 2019

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.

 

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Member only 22 Aug 2019

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

Free 01 Aug 2019

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.

Member only 08 Jul 2019

An update on Housing First

This new 'what you need to know' briefing, exclusively for CIH members, provides a short update on Housing First.