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.
Sector showcase: The role of housing in effective hospital discharge
Housing services are constantly adapting their offer to best meet the needs of local populations. Housing offers valued solutions in both hospital discharge and the prevention of admission to hospital
What you need to know about the Housing and Planning Act 2016
This briefing outlines the main points covered by the Housing and Planning Act.
Housing and Planning Act FAQs
This briefing addresses a number of frequently asked questions about the main measures which are included in the Housing and Planning Act 2016. It focuses on the four main areas of starter homes, the sale of vacant high value council homes, pay to stay, and fixed term tenancies.
Developing effective tenant scrutiny: A practice guide for landlords and tenants
The guide builds upon the extensive work that CIH and HouseMark Scotland have carried out during the SU2S programme, and on other work taking place in Scotland to develop scrutiny activities.
The practice guide includes several examples of scrutiny in practice. These are drawn from organisations across Scotland that are engaged in involving tenants in the scrutiny of services, whether they have undertaken the SU2S programme or not.
What you need to know about the 'right to rent' in Wales
Get your latest update on how the 'right to rent', currently only operating in England could have an impact in Wales.
Stepping Up to Scrutiny: Final Report
A final report on the achievements of a four-year training and learning programme ‘Stepping Up to Scrutiny’ has been published by CIH Scotland.
The programme was delivered on behalf of the Scottish Government through a partnership between the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland and HouseMark Scotland.
Shared ownership
Almost two years on from CIH and Orbit's first report into shared ownership, what is the current picture for the tenure and are we on the way to making it the fourth mainstream tenure?
Dementia Pathways: Housing's role
This research focuses on improving the links between housing organisations and partners in health, social care and the third sector
A specific emphasis on the role of the housing professional in meeting the needs of those living with dementia. It is hoped that the outcomes of this study will enable an improved understanding of housing’s role in dementia care, by setting out clearly the contribution that housing staff and services can make.
Managing and delivering Gypsy and Traveller sites: negotiating conflict
Lack of capacity in the provision of Gypsy and Traveller sites contributes to issues of disconnect from the broader community, poorer education outcomes for Gypsy and Traveller children
Welsh Good Practice Compendium 2016 (English)
Read through 32 full projects, including contact details for project leads and explanations of how the outcomes and achievements were attained.
Compendiwm Arfer Da Cymraeg 2016 (Cymraeg)
Darllenwch 32 o brosiectau llawn, gan gynnwys manylion cyswllt ar gyfer arweinwyr prosiect ac esboniadau o sut y cyflawnwyd y canlyniadau a'r cyflawniadau.
How to develop homelessness prevention solutions
The Homelessness Reduction Bill will require English local authorities to provide a homelessness service to anyone who needs it, irrespective of their priority status under the current framework.
The briefing gives details on why homelessness prevention work is important, what housing organisations are currently doing, working with the private rented sector, and early intervention strategies. These sections are illustrated with several practical examples.
Author: NPSS and CIH
What you need to know about new regulations on allocations and homelessness
The allocation of housing and homelessness eligibility, England Amendment Regulations 2016 came into effect on 30 October 2016.
The new rules sort out the anomaly highlighted in court cases about those with leave to remain granted under Appendix FM to the Immigration Rules who are not subject to a ‘no recourse to public funds’ condition.
What you need to know about the lower overall benefit cap
As part of the 2015 summer budget the government announced the benefit cap, introduced in 2013, would be lowered on 7 November 2016.
This briefing summarises the most important information about the new, lower overall benefit cap, who it will apply to, and what its likely impact will be.
How to support hate crime victims
This publication focuses on ways that housing providers respond to hate crimes once they have occurred and intervention in neighbourhoods and estates to reduce crime and improve community relations.
This publication focuses on ways that housing providers respond to hate crimes once they have occurred and intervention in neighbourhoods and estates to reduce crime and improve community relations.
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