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Member only 22 May 2020

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

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

Free 13 May 2020

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.

Free 11 May 2020

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.

Free 06 May 2020

Universal Credit guide for beginners

Many private tenants facing financial difficulty because of Covid-19 may be having to navigate the benefit system for the first time. This briefing from the social enterprise letting agency Homes for Good privides a quick guide for private sector tenants, landlords and letting agencies.

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Free 05 May 2020

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.

05 May 2020

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

CIH's response to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee on the impact of the Coronavirus on homelessness and the private rented sector.

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Member only 05 May 2020

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.

05 May 2020

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.

Free 04 May 2020

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.

Free 15 Apr 2020

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.

Free 15 Apr 2020

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.

Free 09 Apr 2020

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.

Free 07 Apr 2020

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough)

An outline of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which enables employees to place staff on temporary furlough, with tips on how to make use of it and communicate with staff.

Free 07 Apr 2020

Working from home with children during COVID-19

Some useful tips on how to combine working from home while schools are closed during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Member only 02 Apr 2020

What you need to know: Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill 2020

This member briefing covers the temporary legal measures introduced by the Scottish Government to protect tenants from eviction during COVID-19.