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.
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.
Dementia Pathways: Housing’s role practice guide
This practice guide is important for everyone working with people living with dementia.
Where we live and call home matters hugely to our health and wellbeing. a settled home is critical to our sense of self and wellbeing and provides a foundation from which people can flourish.
The introduction of the LHA cap to the social rented sector: Full Research Report
This research report, estimates the number of young people who will be affected by local authority area and the likely financial shortfalls.
The UK Government has announced intentions to cap Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit at Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates for social housing tenants from 2019. The proposals as they stand will have a significant impact on single tenants under the age of 35 who will only be entitled to the Shared Accommodation Rate (SAR) which is based on the cost of renting a room rather than self-contained accommodation.
Building Bridges: Full Report
This report takes an in-depth look at current partnership working, leadership and culture, land and housing supply, housing demand, and affordability and rents.
A guide to better partnership working between local authorities and housing associations investigates how these sets of organisations can maximise what they can achieve together by focusing on key areas at a time of profound pressure on the housing sector.
Tackling homelessness together
This report looks into how the current policy environment is affecting partnerships between local authorities and housing associations within the context of preventing and tackling homelessness
It also contributes to the existing evidence base highlighting how a combination of policies is undermining efforts to tackle homelessness in England. This research is a result of a collaboration between the University of Sheffield and the Chartered Institute of Housing, made possible by the Crook Public Service fellowship scheme.
Focus on influencing: July 2017
This edition of Focus on influencing summarises the latest news following the Grenfell Tower fire and CIH's involvement in the government response.
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