CIH policy
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CIH's policy & external affairs team. Influencing #ukhousing policy and helping professionals to improve their knowledge.
🏡Housing is the foundation of opportunity. But too many people are trapped in poor-quality, unaffordable or temporary homes.
This week's Autumn Budget must build on the Spending Review and take urgent action to:
➡️Prevent homelessness
➡️Fund supported housing
➡️Improve the quality of existing homes
This week's Autumn Budget must build on the Spending Review and take urgent action to:
➡️Prevent homelessness
➡️Fund supported housing
➡️Improve the quality of existing homes
November 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🏡Housing is the foundation of opportunity. But too many people are trapped in poor-quality, unaffordable or temporary homes.
This week's Autumn Budget must build on the Spending Review and take urgent action to:
➡️Prevent homelessness
➡️Fund supported housing
➡️Improve the quality of existing homes
This week's Autumn Budget must build on the Spending Review and take urgent action to:
➡️Prevent homelessness
➡️Fund supported housing
➡️Improve the quality of existing homes
Supported housing enables 600,000+ people to live safely and independently – but many services are at risk of closure.
The Autumn Budget must provide:
💡An emergency fund for supported housing support services
💡Long-term, sustainable funding streams
💡Investment in specialist and accessible homes
The Autumn Budget must provide:
💡An emergency fund for supported housing support services
💡Long-term, sustainable funding streams
💡Investment in specialist and accessible homes
November 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Supported housing enables 600,000+ people to live safely and independently – but many services are at risk of closure.
The Autumn Budget must provide:
💡An emergency fund for supported housing support services
💡Long-term, sustainable funding streams
💡Investment in specialist and accessible homes
The Autumn Budget must provide:
💡An emergency fund for supported housing support services
💡Long-term, sustainable funding streams
💡Investment in specialist and accessible homes
Homelessness is at record levels. Over 131,000 households, including 170,000 children, are stuck in temporary accommodation.
This Autumn Budget gov must
✅ Up investment in homelessness prevention and support
✅ Restore local housing allowance so families can afford to rent
✅ Scale up Housing First
This Autumn Budget gov must
✅ Up investment in homelessness prevention and support
✅ Restore local housing allowance so families can afford to rent
✅ Scale up Housing First
November 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Homelessness is at record levels. Over 131,000 households, including 170,000 children, are stuck in temporary accommodation.
This Autumn Budget gov must
✅ Up investment in homelessness prevention and support
✅ Restore local housing allowance so families can afford to rent
✅ Scale up Housing First
This Autumn Budget gov must
✅ Up investment in homelessness prevention and support
✅ Restore local housing allowance so families can afford to rent
✅ Scale up Housing First
We are delighted to welcome Chloe Fletcher to team CIH as our new head of policy and external affairs 🏘️
Get to know more about Chloe and her role ➡️ buff.ly/kCOWL6I
Get to know more about Chloe and her role ➡️ buff.ly/kCOWL6I
October 13, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We are delighted to welcome Chloe Fletcher to team CIH as our new head of policy and external affairs 🏘️
Get to know more about Chloe and her role ➡️ buff.ly/kCOWL6I
Get to know more about Chloe and her role ➡️ buff.ly/kCOWL6I
Good news to start #WorldHomelessnessDay ! Government have announced a £84 million injection to tackle homelessness 🏘️
Check out our website for more detail and read CIH's full reaction➡️ www.cih.org/news/cih-res...
Check out our website for more detail and read CIH's full reaction➡️ www.cih.org/news/cih-res...
October 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Good news to start #WorldHomelessnessDay ! Government have announced a £84 million injection to tackle homelessness 🏘️
Check out our website for more detail and read CIH's full reaction➡️ www.cih.org/news/cih-res...
Check out our website for more detail and read CIH's full reaction➡️ www.cih.org/news/cih-res...
Our CEO @gavinsmartcih.bsky.social & director of policy @rachaelwhsg.bsky.social will be at #LabourPartyConference later this week, speaking on panels with delegates, incl. housing ministers Matthew Pennycook & Baroness Taylor 🏘️
There's a great programme of housing sessions. Details below of ours👇
There's a great programme of housing sessions. Details below of ours👇
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Our CEO @gavinsmartcih.bsky.social & director of policy @rachaelwhsg.bsky.social will be at #LabourPartyConference later this week, speaking on panels with delegates, incl. housing ministers Matthew Pennycook & Baroness Taylor 🏘️
There's a great programme of housing sessions. Details below of ours👇
There's a great programme of housing sessions. Details below of ours👇
📝 Our response on rent convergence is in, backed by new Savills analysis:
🟣 £2/week convergence with add. funding for existing homes
🟣 10 years min. from Apr '26
🟣 Tenant affordability is key, including welfare reform
Response ➡️ www.cih.org/news/cih-s-r...
Analysis ➡️ www.cih.org/news/rent-co...
🟣 £2/week convergence with add. funding for existing homes
🟣 10 years min. from Apr '26
🟣 Tenant affordability is key, including welfare reform
Response ➡️ www.cih.org/news/cih-s-r...
Analysis ➡️ www.cih.org/news/rent-co...
August 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
📝 Our response on rent convergence is in, backed by new Savills analysis:
🟣 £2/week convergence with add. funding for existing homes
🟣 10 years min. from Apr '26
🟣 Tenant affordability is key, including welfare reform
Response ➡️ www.cih.org/news/cih-s-r...
Analysis ➡️ www.cih.org/news/rent-co...
🟣 £2/week convergence with add. funding for existing homes
🟣 10 years min. from Apr '26
🟣 Tenant affordability is key, including welfare reform
Response ➡️ www.cih.org/news/cih-s-r...
Analysis ➡️ www.cih.org/news/rent-co...
Join the Supported Housing Network for what promises to be an informative webinar on #StartsAtHome day, this Friday.
Open to everyone, secure your place by emailing 📩 policyandpractice@cih.org
Come along and find out more about the Save Our Supported Housing campaign #SOSHousing
Open to everyone, secure your place by emailing 📩 policyandpractice@cih.org
Come along and find out more about the Save Our Supported Housing campaign #SOSHousing
August 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Join the Supported Housing Network for what promises to be an informative webinar on #StartsAtHome day, this Friday.
Open to everyone, secure your place by emailing 📩 policyandpractice@cih.org
Come along and find out more about the Save Our Supported Housing campaign #SOSHousing
Open to everyone, secure your place by emailing 📩 policyandpractice@cih.org
Come along and find out more about the Save Our Supported Housing campaign #SOSHousing
🏘️ It's Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week, including the latest policy, news, and events
Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/UEhXq5O
#Policy #SocialHousing #UKHousing
Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/UEhXq5O
#Policy #SocialHousing #UKHousing
August 8, 2025 at 10:35 AM
🏘️ It's Friday and time for our round-up of all things #UKHousing from this week, including the latest policy, news, and events
Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/UEhXq5O
#Policy #SocialHousing #UKHousing
Read the full round-up on LinkedIn ➡️ buff.ly/UEhXq5O
#Policy #SocialHousing #UKHousing
New Q1 2025 homelessness stats are out - and show a deepening crisis with a 11.8% rise in households living in TA, with two-thirds (63.4%) being families with children.
More positively, there were:
✅ Fewer B&B placements
✅ More households finding secure accommodation at the end of their duties
More positively, there were:
✅ Fewer B&B placements
✅ More households finding secure accommodation at the end of their duties
July 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
New Q1 2025 homelessness stats are out - and show a deepening crisis with a 11.8% rise in households living in TA, with two-thirds (63.4%) being families with children.
More positively, there were:
✅ Fewer B&B placements
✅ More households finding secure accommodation at the end of their duties
More positively, there were:
✅ Fewer B&B placements
✅ More households finding secure accommodation at the end of their duties
The government has launched a consultation on updates to the Decent Homes Standard. We've prepared a detailed briefing for members to understand its impact on housing. Learn more here ➡️ buff.ly/fRtHW6j
#HousingPolicy #DecentHomes
#HousingPolicy #DecentHomes
July 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The government has launched a consultation on updates to the Decent Homes Standard. We've prepared a detailed briefing for members to understand its impact on housing. Learn more here ➡️ buff.ly/fRtHW6j
#HousingPolicy #DecentHomes
#HousingPolicy #DecentHomes
CIH is supporting #RuralHousingWeek.
As proud members of the Rural Housing Network and Rural Homelessness Counts Coalition, we are working to raise awareness of the limited availability of social housing in rural areas and to influence government to invest in rural communities with these 5 asks:
As proud members of the Rural Housing Network and Rural Homelessness Counts Coalition, we are working to raise awareness of the limited availability of social housing in rural areas and to influence government to invest in rural communities with these 5 asks:
July 8, 2025 at 9:32 AM
CIH is supporting #RuralHousingWeek.
As proud members of the Rural Housing Network and Rural Homelessness Counts Coalition, we are working to raise awareness of the limited availability of social housing in rural areas and to influence government to invest in rural communities with these 5 asks:
As proud members of the Rural Housing Network and Rural Homelessness Counts Coalition, we are working to raise awareness of the limited availability of social housing in rural areas and to influence government to invest in rural communities with these 5 asks:
⏰ We’re bringing together professionals committed to tackling domestic abuse through housing policy, partnership and innovation. This is a valuable opportunity to connect, learn and share best practice.
💬 If you're a CIH member and would like to join, email: policyandpractice@cih.org
💬 If you're a CIH member and would like to join, email: policyandpractice@cih.org
July 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
⏰ We’re bringing together professionals committed to tackling domestic abuse through housing policy, partnership and innovation. This is a valuable opportunity to connect, learn and share best practice.
💬 If you're a CIH member and would like to join, email: policyandpractice@cih.org
💬 If you're a CIH member and would like to join, email: policyandpractice@cih.org
📢 NEW MEMBER BRIEFING📢
It's been a busy week in government for housing news and we've got a member briefing document summarising everything you need to know. Download your free member copy now ➡️ buff.ly/ZFGJUBg
#housingnews #housingpolicy #whatyouneedtoknow
It's been a busy week in government for housing news and we've got a member briefing document summarising everything you need to know. Download your free member copy now ➡️ buff.ly/ZFGJUBg
#housingnews #housingpolicy #whatyouneedtoknow
July 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM
📢 NEW MEMBER BRIEFING📢
It's been a busy week in government for housing news and we've got a member briefing document summarising everything you need to know. Download your free member copy now ➡️ buff.ly/ZFGJUBg
#housingnews #housingpolicy #whatyouneedtoknow
It's been a busy week in government for housing news and we've got a member briefing document summarising everything you need to know. Download your free member copy now ➡️ buff.ly/ZFGJUBg
#housingnews #housingpolicy #whatyouneedtoknow
Our submission to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill highlighted:
🟣 ...govt's aims to speed up the planning system to boost affordable housing
🟣 ...supported calls for healthy homes
🟣 ...advocated for mandatory training on the housing crisis and stigma
Full submission here ➡️ buff.ly/ExGUjkd
🟣 ...govt's aims to speed up the planning system to boost affordable housing
🟣 ...supported calls for healthy homes
🟣 ...advocated for mandatory training on the housing crisis and stigma
Full submission here ➡️ buff.ly/ExGUjkd
July 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Our submission to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill highlighted:
🟣 ...govt's aims to speed up the planning system to boost affordable housing
🟣 ...supported calls for healthy homes
🟣 ...advocated for mandatory training on the housing crisis and stigma
Full submission here ➡️ buff.ly/ExGUjkd
🟣 ...govt's aims to speed up the planning system to boost affordable housing
🟣 ...supported calls for healthy homes
🟣 ...advocated for mandatory training on the housing crisis and stigma
Full submission here ➡️ buff.ly/ExGUjkd
The announcements keep coming this week. The new 10-year health plan includes:
🔹 Neighbourhood Health Services across England bringing care closer to home
🔹 Expanded NHS app for easier access to services
🔹 £2.2bn to tackle health inequalities
🔹 AI to streamline admin
Read more ➡️ buff.ly/mtDFQky
🔹 Neighbourhood Health Services across England bringing care closer to home
🔹 Expanded NHS app for easier access to services
🔹 £2.2bn to tackle health inequalities
🔹 AI to streamline admin
Read more ➡️ buff.ly/mtDFQky
July 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The announcements keep coming this week. The new 10-year health plan includes:
🔹 Neighbourhood Health Services across England bringing care closer to home
🔹 Expanded NHS app for easier access to services
🔹 £2.2bn to tackle health inequalities
🔹 AI to streamline admin
Read more ➡️ buff.ly/mtDFQky
🔹 Neighbourhood Health Services across England bringing care closer to home
🔹 Expanded NHS app for easier access to services
🔹 £2.2bn to tackle health inequalities
🔹 AI to streamline admin
Read more ➡️ buff.ly/mtDFQky
📢 CIH members - There's lots to keep up with in housing at the mo so if you missed our webinar on latest developments you can watch back: www.cih.org/recordings/
Hear from the policy team on some of the key take-aways from the SR & what's happening in the housing supply, quality & safety space. 🏘️
Hear from the policy team on some of the key take-aways from the SR & what's happening in the housing supply, quality & safety space. 🏘️
June 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM
📢 CIH members - There's lots to keep up with in housing at the mo so if you missed our webinar on latest developments you can watch back: www.cih.org/recordings/
Hear from the policy team on some of the key take-aways from the SR & what's happening in the housing supply, quality & safety space. 🏘️
Hear from the policy team on some of the key take-aways from the SR & what's happening in the housing supply, quality & safety space. 🏘️
CIH is supporting #ASBAwarenessWeek (30 June – 6 July).
Our next online ASB network meeting is Tuesday 1 July, 10.30am-12pm with an update on the Crime and Policing Bill.
If you haven’t signed up yet, don’t miss the opportunity – contact policyandpractice@cih.org.
We look forward to seeing you.
Our next online ASB network meeting is Tuesday 1 July, 10.30am-12pm with an update on the Crime and Policing Bill.
If you haven’t signed up yet, don’t miss the opportunity – contact policyandpractice@cih.org.
We look forward to seeing you.
June 25, 2025 at 8:54 AM
CIH is supporting #ASBAwarenessWeek (30 June – 6 July).
Our next online ASB network meeting is Tuesday 1 July, 10.30am-12pm with an update on the Crime and Policing Bill.
If you haven’t signed up yet, don’t miss the opportunity – contact policyandpractice@cih.org.
We look forward to seeing you.
Our next online ASB network meeting is Tuesday 1 July, 10.30am-12pm with an update on the Crime and Policing Bill.
If you haven’t signed up yet, don’t miss the opportunity – contact policyandpractice@cih.org.
We look forward to seeing you.
🚨 Social landlords are struggling to meet the cost of safety, maintenance, and energy efficiency upgrades. Without more support, fewer affordable homes will be built. A fully funded housing investment programme is essential.
Read our full submission ➡️https://buff.ly/pl4DzYP
#SpendingReview2025
Read our full submission ➡️https://buff.ly/pl4DzYP
#SpendingReview2025
June 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
🚨 Social landlords are struggling to meet the cost of safety, maintenance, and energy efficiency upgrades. Without more support, fewer affordable homes will be built. A fully funded housing investment programme is essential.
Read our full submission ➡️https://buff.ly/pl4DzYP
#SpendingReview2025
Read our full submission ➡️https://buff.ly/pl4DzYP
#SpendingReview2025
🏠 We can’t solve the housing crisis without a strong social security safety net. The government must reform housing benefits, remove the two-child limit, and invest in cost-of-living support to prevent hardship and homelessness.
Read our full submission ➡️ buff.ly/pl4DzYP
#SpendingReview2025
Read our full submission ➡️ buff.ly/pl4DzYP
#SpendingReview2025
June 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🏠 We can’t solve the housing crisis without a strong social security safety net. The government must reform housing benefits, remove the two-child limit, and invest in cost-of-living support to prevent hardship and homelessness.
Read our full submission ➡️ buff.ly/pl4DzYP
#SpendingReview2025
Read our full submission ➡️ buff.ly/pl4DzYP
#SpendingReview2025
📢 Poor-quality housing costs the NHS £1.4bn a year. Investing in supported housing will reduce hospital backlogs, support social care reform, and improve lives.
We need bold action in the #SpendingReview2025.
Read our full submission ➡️https://buff.ly/pl4DzYP
#HousingAndHealth
We need bold action in the #SpendingReview2025.
Read our full submission ➡️https://buff.ly/pl4DzYP
#HousingAndHealth
June 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM
📢 Poor-quality housing costs the NHS £1.4bn a year. Investing in supported housing will reduce hospital backlogs, support social care reform, and improve lives.
We need bold action in the #SpendingReview2025.
Read our full submission ➡️https://buff.ly/pl4DzYP
#HousingAndHealth
We need bold action in the #SpendingReview2025.
Read our full submission ➡️https://buff.ly/pl4DzYP
#HousingAndHealth
We’re looking for a new head of policy and external affairs (England) ✨
If you’re passionate about influencing the direction of policy, engaging with key decision-makers, and leading a high-performing team — this is your opportunity to make an impact
Learn more - buff.ly/xHitjEH
If you’re passionate about influencing the direction of policy, engaging with key decision-makers, and leading a high-performing team — this is your opportunity to make an impact
Learn more - buff.ly/xHitjEH
May 30, 2025 at 11:41 AM
We’re looking for a new head of policy and external affairs (England) ✨
If you’re passionate about influencing the direction of policy, engaging with key decision-makers, and leading a high-performing team — this is your opportunity to make an impact
Learn more - buff.ly/xHitjEH
If you’re passionate about influencing the direction of policy, engaging with key decision-makers, and leading a high-performing team — this is your opportunity to make an impact
Learn more - buff.ly/xHitjEH
🏡 The government has pledged to build 1.5 million homes this parliament – but without investment in affordable housing, this target will be missed by nearly a third. We need a long-term, fully funded housing strategy.
Read our full submission ➡️https://buff.ly/pl4DzYP
#SpendingReview2025
Read our full submission ➡️https://buff.ly/pl4DzYP
#SpendingReview2025
May 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🏡 The government has pledged to build 1.5 million homes this parliament – but without investment in affordable housing, this target will be missed by nearly a third. We need a long-term, fully funded housing strategy.
Read our full submission ➡️https://buff.ly/pl4DzYP
#SpendingReview2025
Read our full submission ➡️https://buff.ly/pl4DzYP
#SpendingReview2025
We’re looking for a new head of policy and external affairs (England) ✨
If you’re passionate about influencing the direction of policy, engaging with key decision-makers, and leading a high-performing team — this is your opportunity to make an impact
Learn more - buff.ly/xHitjEH
If you’re passionate about influencing the direction of policy, engaging with key decision-makers, and leading a high-performing team — this is your opportunity to make an impact
Learn more - buff.ly/xHitjEH
May 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
We’re looking for a new head of policy and external affairs (England) ✨
If you’re passionate about influencing the direction of policy, engaging with key decision-makers, and leading a high-performing team — this is your opportunity to make an impact
Learn more - buff.ly/xHitjEH
If you’re passionate about influencing the direction of policy, engaging with key decision-makers, and leading a high-performing team — this is your opportunity to make an impact
Learn more - buff.ly/xHitjEH
🏘️ Homelessness is at record levels, with 1 in 5 children living in overcrowded, unaffordable, or unsuitable homes. Investing in homelessness prevention is the right thing to do – for people, communities, and public finances.
Read our full submission ➡️ buff.ly/pl4DzYP
#SpendingReview2025
Read our full submission ➡️ buff.ly/pl4DzYP
#SpendingReview2025
May 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🏘️ Homelessness is at record levels, with 1 in 5 children living in overcrowded, unaffordable, or unsuitable homes. Investing in homelessness prevention is the right thing to do – for people, communities, and public finances.
Read our full submission ➡️ buff.ly/pl4DzYP
#SpendingReview2025
Read our full submission ➡️ buff.ly/pl4DzYP
#SpendingReview2025