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Improving health and social care
The new guide has been produced by NICE The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) briefing is aimed at local authorities looking to improve…
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Poverty action week
The action week runs every year during the first week of February. It is run by three charities, Church Action on Poverty, Scottish Chirches…
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Stricter injunctions for social tenants overturned
Plans to introduce a stricter regime of injunctions for social housing tenants were overturned in the House of Lords yesterday, reported by Inside Housing:…
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Commissioning services and social vale
Those commissioning services are more likely to feel confident using the Social Value Act than providers, new research has shown to LG News: A new survey,…
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Shortlist for councillor awards
More than 70 councillors have been recognised on an achievement awards shortlist according to LG News: There are 11 awards up for grabs in the Councillor…
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HCA affordable homes bids now open
The Homes and Communities Agency is inviting bids from local authorities, housing associations, and developers for grant funding to deliver affordable housing outside London…
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Supporting Mutual Exchanges
Are you supporting tenants to mutually exchange? This might help Thanks to the CIH for this publication How to support tenants to find a…
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Handling complaints
Here is the latest publications from the CIH which you may find useful: How do I handle complaints effectively …
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Impact of the undersupply of homes on young people
This report explores the social impacts of the undersupply of housing on young people, in areas such as life aspirations, starting a family, professional…
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Housing associations write off millions from the value of their homes
Housing associations are writing off value in their homes and according to inside housing today, new accounting rules and increased commercial activity blamed for…