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.
Make A Stand Pledge Document
Going Digital: Gearing up for the future
This report, produced with Halton Housing, looks at how and why organisations are moving services online.
The report looks at how housing organisations are embracing channel shift, the drivers behind use of digital technology, and how successful it has been in moving services online. It also contains practical examples of how organisations have met the challenges involved.
Sector showcase: Housing and independent living
How do we ensure that older and disabled people can live with greater independence for as long as possible, with better levels of wellbeing and care?
This latest sector showcase, produced in partnership with the Housing LIN, looks at organisations that are developing supported housing solutions that deliver those outcomes for individuals, and contribute to the goals of partners in health and social care.
Rethinking social housing
New homes must be the right type, in the right place, at prices people on the lowest incomes can afford and flexible enough to meet the changing needs of residents and their families
Since the Grenfell Tower fire social housing has commanded a lot of attention. Questions are being raised about the way we manage and maintain our housing; how as a sector, we are governed and regulated and also who should social housing be for?
What you need to know about the regulatory review
This briefing explores the review of the regulatory framework in Scotland.
What you need to know about the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill
CIH Scotland has published a new 'what you need to know' briefing for members on the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill 2018.
Democracy starts at home
This new international research study was commissioned by Wheatley Group with support from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and carried out by The Democratic Society.
The research draws on best practice from around the world and the resulting report outlines fresh approaches, tools and techniques for how organisations across the UK, particularly the housing sector, can better engage with people in the communities they serve.
What you need to know about the Scottish Government's draft Budget
This 'what you need to know' member briefing provides an overview of the provisions which will have the greatest impact on the housing sector.
Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Constitution Derek Mackay MSP has announced the draft Scottish budget for 2018-19 to the Scottish Parliament.
What you need to know about the autumn 2017 budget
This is a round-up of the 2017 Budget, focusing on the housing and related areas from the chancellor's speech.
Welsh Good Practice Compendium 2017 (English)
Inside you'll find 32 projects for you to learn from, with the full application for each alongside contact details for the project lead.
Compendiwm Arfer Da Cymraeg 2017 (Cymraeg)
Y tu mewn fe welwch 32 o brosiectau i chi ddysgu ohonynt, gyda'r cais llawn ar gyfer pob un ochr yn ochr â manylion cyswllt arweinydd y prosiect
Housing First in the UK and Ireland
This report is intended to provide information about how Housing First is working across the UK and Ireland, to highlight some of the challenges involved in developing Housing First.
Feeling the pinch
This briefing summarises recent research by CIH on the effects of the lowered benefit cap one year after its introduction, following the 2016 publication of analysis of the possible effects
It reports on a series of interviews with 18 households living with the lower benefit cap, and with staff working for social housing providers.
2017 UK housing review briefing paper
During 2017 the UK Housing Reviewis celebrating 25 years of publication. This edition of the Briefing has been held back to allow it to reflect developments since June’s general election
The first edition(then called the Housing Finance Review) first appeared in 1993. This mid-year Briefing is the eighth in a series, complementing the main Review now published annually in the early Spring.
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