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.
Rethinking allocations
This report sets out the findings of our study that explored how social homes are being allocated in England.
In particular, it looks at the potential impact of rationing processes, particularly in relation to decisions about who gets access to waiting lists, how those who do get access are prioritised and the potential for pre-tenancy activity to exclude those most in need of social housing.
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.
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.
Together for mental health delivery plan 2019-2022 in Wales
Take a look at CIH Cymru's evidence reflecting on your experiences of how housing, and housing-related support services could improve how mental health services are delivered.
We've drawn together our evidence of the challenges and opportunities across both social housing and the private rented sector to inform the Welsh Government's plan to improve mental health services across Wales.
Draft development plans manual for Wales
Read CIH Cymru's evidence to inform the development plans manual for Wales.
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.
Adding new categories to the definition of an HMO
CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Government consultation on the definition of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) following concerns about the safety of seasonal and transient workers.
A new national public health body
CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Government consultation on the model and governance arrangements for Public Health Scotland.
Energy Efficiency Regulations in the PRS
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
CIH briefing on Building a safer future: proposals for reform of the building safety regulatory system
More than two years on from the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower, the government has published its proposals for a radically new building and fire safety system.
Yr hawl i dai digonol yng Nghymru: Adroddiad dichonoldeb
Mae'r adroddiad yma yn ffocysu ar yr effaith positif gall cyflwyno'r hawl i dai digonol gael wrth i ni geisio datrys yr argyfwng tai yng Nghymru.
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