UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence
@housingevidence.bsky.social
CaCHE is a multidisciplinary partnership between academia, housing policy and practice.
Working across eight institutions, our researchers produce evidence that contributes to tackling the UK’s housing problems.
Working across eight institutions, our researchers produce evidence that contributes to tackling the UK’s housing problems.
📢 Further speakers announced! Register now: lnkd.in/eQ3cUPfh
Join us for the launch of The 2026 Scottish Election: Housing Evidence Priorities for a New Government, a new report by Prof @kengibb.bsky.social and Dr Gareth James from CaCHE and the University of Glasgow.
Join us for the launch of The 2026 Scottish Election: Housing Evidence Priorities for a New Government, a new report by Prof @kengibb.bsky.social and Dr Gareth James from CaCHE and the University of Glasgow.
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
📢 Further speakers announced! Register now: lnkd.in/eQ3cUPfh
Join us for the launch of The 2026 Scottish Election: Housing Evidence Priorities for a New Government, a new report by Prof @kengibb.bsky.social and Dr Gareth James from CaCHE and the University of Glasgow.
Join us for the launch of The 2026 Scottish Election: Housing Evidence Priorities for a New Government, a new report by Prof @kengibb.bsky.social and Dr Gareth James from CaCHE and the University of Glasgow.
Join us for the launch of The 2026 Scottish Election: Housing Evidence Priorities for a New Government, a new report by Prof @kengibb.bsky.social and Dr Gareth James from CaCHE and the @uofglasgow.bsky.social
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-scott...
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-scott...
November 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Join us for the launch of The 2026 Scottish Election: Housing Evidence Priorities for a New Government, a new report by Prof @kengibb.bsky.social and Dr Gareth James from CaCHE and the @uofglasgow.bsky.social
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-scott...
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-scott...
📝 In this blog, Hannah Rich (Shelter) discusses the transformative benefits of social homes through findings shared in Shelter's new ground-breaking longitudinal research project looking at the impact of moving into a new social home: housingevidence.ac.uk/more-than-br...
November 6, 2025 at 8:59 AM
📝 In this blog, Hannah Rich (Shelter) discusses the transformative benefits of social homes through findings shared in Shelter's new ground-breaking longitudinal research project looking at the impact of moving into a new social home: housingevidence.ac.uk/more-than-br...
Join us online for 'More than Bricks: the benefits of social homes' on Thursday 13 Nov 3pm-4pm GMT to hear from the panel about Shelter's (in collaboration with HACT) ground-breaking longitudinal research project looking at the impact of moving into a social rent home.
October 31, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Join us online for 'More than Bricks: the benefits of social homes' on Thursday 13 Nov 3pm-4pm GMT to hear from the panel about Shelter's (in collaboration with HACT) ground-breaking longitudinal research project looking at the impact of moving into a social rent home.
We are pleased to share details of the below research symposium hosted by The University of Stirling on 'Women, Housing & Place' on campus, on Friday 12th September (10-430pm)
August 12, 2025 at 8:50 AM
We are pleased to share details of the below research symposium hosted by The University of Stirling on 'Women, Housing & Place' on campus, on Friday 12th September (10-430pm)
Under 35 and working in housing?
CIH Futures wants your views.
We’re backing their call for young professionals to share honest insights from across the sector.
No personal details needed.
Takes just a few minutes.
You could win one of two £50 Love2Shop vouchers.
Take the survey: lnkd.in/g55xpTZV
CIH Futures wants your views.
We’re backing their call for young professionals to share honest insights from across the sector.
No personal details needed.
Takes just a few minutes.
You could win one of two £50 Love2Shop vouchers.
Take the survey: lnkd.in/g55xpTZV
August 7, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Under 35 and working in housing?
CIH Futures wants your views.
We’re backing their call for young professionals to share honest insights from across the sector.
No personal details needed.
Takes just a few minutes.
You could win one of two £50 Love2Shop vouchers.
Take the survey: lnkd.in/g55xpTZV
CIH Futures wants your views.
We’re backing their call for young professionals to share honest insights from across the sector.
No personal details needed.
Takes just a few minutes.
You could win one of two £50 Love2Shop vouchers.
Take the survey: lnkd.in/g55xpTZV
New policy brief from @michael-s-marshall.bsky.social explores the challenges & strategies for decarbonising English social housing—amid funding pressures, tenant refusals & retrofit justice.
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housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
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housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
May 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
New policy brief from @michael-s-marshall.bsky.social explores the challenges & strategies for decarbonising English social housing—amid funding pressures, tenant refusals & retrofit justice.
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housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
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housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
15 planners joined @profjtwhite.bsky.social, Gareth James and Susie Stirling in Glasgow yesterday to look into site awareness, design quality, and how we can better deliver NPF4.
April 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
15 planners joined @profjtwhite.bsky.social, Gareth James and Susie Stirling in Glasgow yesterday to look into site awareness, design quality, and how we can better deliver NPF4.
Our latest research by Dr Nicholas Harrington explores the key factors affecting heat pump installations in Scotland’s social housing.
housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
April 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Our latest research by Dr Nicholas Harrington explores the key factors affecting heat pump installations in Scotland’s social housing.
housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
📢 New report by Dr Andrew Robert Watson reveals how Scotland’s private rented sector has evolved over 30 years—now dominated by small-scale landlords. Key recommendations include a national landlord survey to inform policy.
Read more: housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
Read more: housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
March 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
📢 New report by Dr Andrew Robert Watson reveals how Scotland’s private rented sector has evolved over 30 years—now dominated by small-scale landlords. Key recommendations include a national landlord survey to inform policy.
Read more: housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
Read more: housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
In our latest episode of Equality in Housing, we sit down with Prof Vikki McCall from the University of Stirling to discuss the challenges older and disabled individuals face in housing and communities.
housingevidence.ac.uk/whats-happen...
@tisscotland.bsky.social
housingevidence.ac.uk/whats-happen...
@tisscotland.bsky.social
March 13, 2025 at 12:49 PM
In our latest episode of Equality in Housing, we sit down with Prof Vikki McCall from the University of Stirling to discuss the challenges older and disabled individuals face in housing and communities.
housingevidence.ac.uk/whats-happen...
@tisscotland.bsky.social
housingevidence.ac.uk/whats-happen...
@tisscotland.bsky.social
Madhu Satsangi's (@madhusatsangi.bsky.social) latest research explores student-led approaches to decolonizing Housing Studies—prioritising equality, transparency & empowerment.
housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
March 6, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Madhu Satsangi's (@madhusatsangi.bsky.social) latest research explores student-led approaches to decolonizing Housing Studies—prioritising equality, transparency & empowerment.
housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
Our homes should protect us, but as UK summers get hotter—up to 4°C warmer on average—overheating is becoming a serious risk.
A new paper poses nine urgent questions to spark debate on how we can adapt.
housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
A new paper poses nine urgent questions to spark debate on how we can adapt.
housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
March 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Our homes should protect us, but as UK summers get hotter—up to 4°C warmer on average—overheating is becoming a serious risk.
A new paper poses nine urgent questions to spark debate on how we can adapt.
housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
A new paper poses nine urgent questions to spark debate on how we can adapt.
housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
Nearly 50% of LGBTQ+ adults have faced homelessness, yet many lack trust in services. Our latest briefing by Dr Edith England and Dr Neil Turnbull highlights key recommendations for inclusive, effective support.
#LGBTQPlusHM
housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
#LGBTQPlusHM
housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
February 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Nearly 50% of LGBTQ+ adults have faced homelessness, yet many lack trust in services. Our latest briefing by Dr Edith England and Dr Neil Turnbull highlights key recommendations for inclusive, effective support.
#LGBTQPlusHM
housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
#LGBTQPlusHM
housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
LGBTQ+ History Month is a time to celebrate progress & highlight ongoing struggles.
Read our latest blog from @stonewallhousing.bsky.social:
housingevidence.ac.uk/lgbtq-histor...
Read our latest blog from @stonewallhousing.bsky.social:
housingevidence.ac.uk/lgbtq-histor...
February 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
LGBTQ+ History Month is a time to celebrate progress & highlight ongoing struggles.
Read our latest blog from @stonewallhousing.bsky.social:
housingevidence.ac.uk/lgbtq-histor...
Read our latest blog from @stonewallhousing.bsky.social:
housingevidence.ac.uk/lgbtq-histor...
LGBTQ+ people face disproportionately high rates of homelessness, yet many avoid seeking help.
Drs Edith England and Neil Turnbull explore why mainstream services remain inaccessible—and how clear guidelines could transform support.
housingevidence.ac.uk/addressing-l...
Drs Edith England and Neil Turnbull explore why mainstream services remain inaccessible—and how clear guidelines could transform support.
housingevidence.ac.uk/addressing-l...
February 14, 2025 at 11:19 AM
LGBTQ+ people face disproportionately high rates of homelessness, yet many avoid seeking help.
Drs Edith England and Neil Turnbull explore why mainstream services remain inaccessible—and how clear guidelines could transform support.
housingevidence.ac.uk/addressing-l...
Drs Edith England and Neil Turnbull explore why mainstream services remain inaccessible—and how clear guidelines could transform support.
housingevidence.ac.uk/addressing-l...
We’re proud to have contributed research to @scottishlandcom.bsky.social's latest report, which highlights how public land acquisition can help tackle Scotland’s rural housing crisis.
Read the full report here: housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
Read the full report here: housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
February 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
We’re proud to have contributed research to @scottishlandcom.bsky.social's latest report, which highlights how public land acquisition can help tackle Scotland’s rural housing crisis.
Read the full report here: housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
Read the full report here: housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
According to @shpcharity.bsky.social, almost 1 in 5 LGBTQIA+ renters have faced discrimination from landlords or letting agents due to their gender or sexual orientation.
@lgbthm.bsky.social
@lgbthm.bsky.social
February 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
According to @shpcharity.bsky.social, almost 1 in 5 LGBTQIA+ renters have faced discrimination from landlords or letting agents due to their gender or sexual orientation.
@lgbthm.bsky.social
@lgbthm.bsky.social
This LGBT+ History Month, we're highlighting the ongoing housing challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community.
Read Dr Gareth Young's blog here: housingevidence.ac.uk/lgbt-history...
Read Dr Gareth Young's blog here: housingevidence.ac.uk/lgbt-history...
February 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This LGBT+ History Month, we're highlighting the ongoing housing challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community.
Read Dr Gareth Young's blog here: housingevidence.ac.uk/lgbt-history...
Read Dr Gareth Young's blog here: housingevidence.ac.uk/lgbt-history...
CaCHE is proud to lend its support to the latest report from Tpas, "Is there a seat at the table?" exploring the
underrepresentation of ethnic minority tenants in formal tenant engagement structures within social housing.
🔗 housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
underrepresentation of ethnic minority tenants in formal tenant engagement structures within social housing.
🔗 housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
January 20, 2025 at 10:09 AM
CaCHE is proud to lend its support to the latest report from Tpas, "Is there a seat at the table?" exploring the
underrepresentation of ethnic minority tenants in formal tenant engagement structures within social housing.
🔗 housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
underrepresentation of ethnic minority tenants in formal tenant engagement structures within social housing.
🔗 housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...
Prof Ken Gibb (@kengibb.bsky.social) outlines pressing housing issues and opportunities for policy reform in the first in a new regular series of blogs about housing.
housingevidence.ac.uk/it-is-never-...
housingevidence.ac.uk/it-is-never-...
January 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Prof Ken Gibb (@kengibb.bsky.social) outlines pressing housing issues and opportunities for policy reform in the first in a new regular series of blogs about housing.
housingevidence.ac.uk/it-is-never-...
housingevidence.ac.uk/it-is-never-...
2024: A year of elections, change, and housing emergencies.
@kengibb.bsky.social reflects on key housing research milestones across the year, including our work on decarbonisation, social housing, and affordability.
Read the full blog here: ⬇️
🔗 housingevidence.ac.uk/prof-ken-gib...
@kengibb.bsky.social reflects on key housing research milestones across the year, including our work on decarbonisation, social housing, and affordability.
Read the full blog here: ⬇️
🔗 housingevidence.ac.uk/prof-ken-gib...
December 20, 2024 at 11:50 AM
2024: A year of elections, change, and housing emergencies.
@kengibb.bsky.social reflects on key housing research milestones across the year, including our work on decarbonisation, social housing, and affordability.
Read the full blog here: ⬇️
🔗 housingevidence.ac.uk/prof-ken-gib...
@kengibb.bsky.social reflects on key housing research milestones across the year, including our work on decarbonisation, social housing, and affordability.
Read the full blog here: ⬇️
🔗 housingevidence.ac.uk/prof-ken-gib...
"The housing emergency is making women homeless."
In our latest podcast, we speak to @alicemoore.bsky.social (Shelter Scotland) and @lucyhugs.bsky.social(Engender) about "gendering the housing emergency".
Listen here: housingevidence.ac.uk/whats-happen...
In our latest podcast, we speak to @alicemoore.bsky.social (Shelter Scotland) and @lucyhugs.bsky.social(Engender) about "gendering the housing emergency".
Listen here: housingevidence.ac.uk/whats-happen...
December 12, 2024 at 11:42 AM
"The housing emergency is making women homeless."
In our latest podcast, we speak to @alicemoore.bsky.social (Shelter Scotland) and @lucyhugs.bsky.social(Engender) about "gendering the housing emergency".
Listen here: housingevidence.ac.uk/whats-happen...
In our latest podcast, we speak to @alicemoore.bsky.social (Shelter Scotland) and @lucyhugs.bsky.social(Engender) about "gendering the housing emergency".
Listen here: housingevidence.ac.uk/whats-happen...