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.
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.
Sector showcase: fixed term tenancies
This briefing document aims to see how the use of fixed term tenancies has evolved since their introduction.
This document focuses on case studies of organisations who have adopted fixed-term tenancies and their observations of how they have worked in practice
Impact of welfare changes on rented housing in Northern Ireland
The report is published by CIH and is the first output of the CIH welfare changes and housing forum.
Impact of welfare changes on rented housing in Northern Ireland recommends realistic and achievable changes to housing and social security for policymakers in Northern Ireland, which could help to make housing more affordable and housing provision more viable in light of future welfare changes - particularly the application of local housing allowance rates to social housing.
What you need to know about the new Social Security Bill
CIH members can download our exclusive 'what you need to know' briefing on the new Social Security Bill.
Best practice in housing 2017
This best practice document for CIH members focuses on the housing industry in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Living in the city - event notes
CIH Northern Ireland's event - Living in the city: planning, design and services for urban spaces. The event featured a wide-range discussion on future housing options for inner-urban areas
Focus on influencing: May 2017
This edition of Focus on Influencing provides a round-up of the recent policy and influencing work from CIH's policy teams across the UK during May 2017.
What you need to know about abolition of the Right to Buy and Right to Acquire in Wales
Following the Welsh Government's decision to introduction legislation to abolish the Right to Buy and Right to Acquire in Wales learn more about the timescale for the changes to come into force.
What you need to know about the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
The Homelessness Reduction Bill received Royal Assent and therefore became an Act of Parliament on the 27th April 2017.
The Act will place new legal duties on English councils so that everyone who is homeless or at risk of homelessness will have access to meaningful help, irrespective of their priority need status, as long as they are eligible for assistance. This briefing document outlines the measures being introduced by the Act.
Focus on influencing April 2017
This edition of Focus on influencing provides a round-up of the latest policy and influencing work from CIH, publications, and consultation responses from CIH's policy and practice teams across the UK
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
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