Publications

Protecting tenants from eviction during the Covid-19 pandemic

Alongside barrister Liz Davies, CIH Cymru sets out the measures needed to protect tenants from eviction during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Protect tenants from arrears, evictions and homelessness – An urgent call to government for action during and after the coronavirus epidemic

CIH has prepared a detailed set of proposals to enable a crisis to be averted when protections and respite measures in place during the Coronavirus pandemic are withdrawn.

How to support hate crime victims

What you need to know: Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill 2

This briefing summarises the second emergency Coronavirus Bill passed by the Scottish Government.

Supported housing and COVID-19 - what we know so far

An overview of government guidance relating to the Coronavirus and supported housing, sheltered and extra-care housing, and the regulation of social housing and care services.

How to support hate crime victims

A look at the forms hate crime can take, and how housing organisations can tackle hate crime, illustrated with case studies of existing initiatives.

Universal Credit guide for beginners

Assisting gypsies and travellers during the COVID-19 crisis

Factsheet giving an overview of how do deal with key issues affecting gypsies and travellers, and the management of sites, during the Covid19 crisis.

Submission to HCLG on the impact of Covid19 on homelessness and the private rented sector

What you need to know: Unsuitable accommodation order

This member briefing summarises new measures introduced to extend the unsuitable accommodation order to all homeless households in Scotland.

The Domestic Abuse Bill and the Benefit Cap: A Briefing for MPs

The briefing outlines the impact the Benefit Cap has on survivors of domestic abuse and how it could be amended to facilitate claimants to leave an abusive situation.

Welfare benefits and COVID-19 - what we know so far

Covering revised benefit rates and allowances, work-related benefits during the Coronavirus, the Council Tax Hardship Fund, and other help for tenants.

Working with migrants and refugees during the COVID-19 crisis

Supporting migrants and refugees, including the provision of healthcare information in languages other than English and supporting people with no recourse to public funds.

Guidance for social landlords: Domestic abuse COVID-19

This guidance was developed by CIH Scotland and Scottish Women's Aid to help social landlords deal with domestic abuse during the Coronavirus outbreak.

Improving energy efficiency in owner occupied homes

CIH Scotland responds to the Scottish Government consultation on the introduction of minimum energy efficicncy standards for owner occupied homes.