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Ashley Campbell and Lesley Palmer, co-chairs of the National Housing and Dementia Forum, are continuing to gather evidence on what needs to be done to ensure that people with dementia are able to live well in their own homes for as long as possible. This blog summarises the discussions of the third

CIH Scotland has responded to a call for evidence from the Scottish Parliament's Finance and Public Administration Committee by highlighting the importance of continuing to invest in high-quality, affordable homes. The Committee was seeking views on Scotland’s public finances in 2022-23 and ho

Ashley Campbell, policy and practice manager at CIH Scotland, discusses why the Scottish housing system should provide a safe space for those most in need. We’ve all seen stories about people arriving in the UK in the hope of finding sanctuary for themselves and their families only to be greet

Scottish Refugee Council and the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) have launched new guidance to help landlords give refugees and people seeking asylum a safe and secure place to call home. A Housing Practitioners’ Guide to Integrating Refugees and People Seeking Protection provides those w

CIH Scotland has highlighted the progress made by local authorities in implementing Rapid Rehousing Transition Plans (RRTPs) but has warned that the impact of the pandemic and a range of external pressures including a lack of affordable housing and changing economic circumstances for households

National Housing and Dementia Forum co-chairs Ashley Campbell and Lesley Palmer detail the outcomes from the Forum's first evidence session and meeting.

Scottish Housing Day is back for the sixth year and will take place on Wednesday 15 September 2021. The day is intended to raise awareness of challenges and successes in the housing sector and raise people’s awareness of their housing options. This year the focus is on housing and the climate

John Kerr, housing development and homelessness manager at West Dunbartonshire Council and a member of CIH Scotland’s Board, discusses what can be done to end youth homelessness in Scotland. As we emerge from the darkness of the pandemic into the ‘new normal’ most commentary is con

CIH Scotland board member Paul Murphy outlines the advantages RSLs can gain by recruiting a blend of experience and raw talent onto their boards. The famous African proverb, "it takes a village to raise a child", also applies to the housing sector.

CIH Scotland board member Sue Shone details her experience of managing a team and having to adapt to new challenges during the pandemic.

CIH Scotland director Callum Chomczuk on the need for reform of our immigration system to end the hostile environment. In March the Home Office published a new immigration plan it said would improve the fairness and efficacy of the system. However, the reality is these proposals may end up

CIH Scotland’s new policy and practice officer Catherine Hall details her journey to working in Scotland's housing sector and her passion for environmental law. Throughout my degree in law, I struggled to connect with the idea of pursuing the typical ‘commercial solicitor&rsquo

The Scottish Government must ensure the cost of its move to net zero emissions homes does not fall onto those with the lowest incomes, according to CIH Scotland. The Scottish Government’s draft Heat in Buildings Strategy sets out plans to achieve net zero emissions in Scotland’s bui

Ahead of this week's Scottish Parliament elections, new policy and practice officer at CIH Scotland Catherine Hall sets out why housing must remain at the heart of the political agenda.

CIH Scotland national director Callum Chomczuk reflects on what is missing from Housing to 2040. Last month saw the publication of Housing to 2040, a 20-year strategy full of welcome ambition about the future of our sector and the role of housing in improving society at large.