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Think tank report into failure to meet needs of older BME people
The Government’s ‘colour-blind’ approach to social care is failing the needs of older ethnic minority people, according to a new report from the Runnymede…
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RIBA repost calls for more housebuilding
The Commission’s report, Building the Homes and communities Britain needs, says that a revolution would not need additional government funding and would require just…
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Landlords cash reserves set aside for Welfare Reform
The UK’s largest landlords are stockpiling cash in preparation for next year’s onslaught of welfare reforms. A snap survey by Inside Housing of large…
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Can we learn from Tesco on how we treat our customners?
Tesco has more than 12 million Clubcard customers. These shoppers unwittingly provide Tesco with around 5bn items of data every week, which Tesco sells…
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International tenant news
I dotn mind borrowing good ideas – its value for money for those of you who are like minded – you might find the foillowng information…
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Round up of annoucements from government
The Guardian has produced a useful round up of housing news in westminster: Westminster update Housing 251012 Meanwhile, Housemark reported that Housing Minister Mark…
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Disability related crime
The Disability Hate Crime Network still shows daily postings of reports on attacks against disabled people. Disability hate crimes recorded by police forces in…
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Future rent setting for social housing
Changes in policy and funding for affordable housing have created uncertainty about the future of rents and rent setting. The current dual system –…
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One stop shop for domestic violence
A ‘one-stop shop’ for victims of domestic violence is the winner of this year’s annual Andy Ludlow homelessness awards. Hearthstone, run by Haringey Council,…
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Changes in health and social care – consultation update
The Department of Health currently have a number of consultations, a draft care and support bill, draft guidance on the development of Joint Strategic…
