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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · 2d

Sophie Gordon and Natalie Tate from @frameworks.bsky.social and @jrf-uk.bsky.social are sharing insights, guidance and tips, useful for anyone communicating about homes, and those with an interest in how we can build support for change.

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · 3d

Today’s webinar with Justin Cartwright @cihni.bsky.social is exploring key changes facing the region and giving us a deeper understanding of the political and economic forces, enabling us to anticipate and respond to emerging trends.

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · 4d

Today we delve into understanding the scale of the issue of domestic abuse, legal obligations, and the need for a proactive approach to safeguarding and prevention, ensuring organisations are equipped to respond effectively.

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · 12d

Today, Emalyn Turkington & Christina Sherlock joined us on our Make a Stand against Domestic Abuse in Northern Ireland & Ireland webinar. Housing providers house and employ millions, meaning we meet thousands of people affected by domestic abuse. So how can we support them? 🤔

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · 17d

Today, Lisa Strutt, MCIPD joins Aoife Lawler on our Resilience Building for Housing Professionals Across Ireland webinar. Lisa's inspirational talk is teaching us techniques to balance our personal and professional life and how to transform adversity into opportunities. 🧠

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · Sep 3

Today, Linda Fay joins Mike Dougan on our Trauma-informed hoarding webinar. They're equipping housing professionals with trauma-informed, evidence-based techniques to support residents with hoarding disorder and foster sustainable behaviour change. 📦🧠

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · Aug 27

Today the Welsh Government discuss the recently published Building Safety (Wales) Bill and what it means for you on a CIH webinar.

In the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the findings of the Hackitt review, the Bill proposes wide ranging changes to building safety in Wales.

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · Aug 20

Today @jrf-uk.bsky.social focuses on how to frame communications so that we can boost local support for building more homes in communities in the latest of our how to talk about homes series. Another fabulous turnout from our members 😀

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · Aug 13

Today Zoe Miller, Christopher Harrison and Dr Eve Blezard FHEA CIHCM discuss the Housing Ombudsman’s latest spotlight report showing the continuing importance of work to develop collaborative approaches to designing and delivering excellent repairs and maintenance services. 🔧

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · Aug 12

Today Vikki McCall, Susie Fitton, Tony Cain, Jill Pritchard and Ashley Campbell discuss new research 🔍 conducted by ISPA in partnership with the Uni of Stirling, CIH Scotland, SFHA and ALACHO. It explores the impact of our ageing population on future demand for adaptations. 🏠

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · Jul 25

The deadline for applications to the Scottish Housing Awards close in 3 weeks time ‼️

The sector is coming together in Glasgow on the 14th of November to recognise the commitment housing professionals from across the country. 🏘️

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · Jul 24

The agenda for the All-Ireland Summit 2025 has gone live today 💫 ‼️

This year we have an excellent array of sessions ranging from the growing use of AI in housing, too tips for tenant engagement and mental resilience, plus so much more 🏘️

View the agenda below:
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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · Jul 23

In the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the Welsh Government has introduced the Building Safety Bill. 🏘️

For a full low-down of new statutory legislation, rights for residents and the enforcement regime. Join our webinar on the 27th of August: 💫

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Building Safety (Wales) Bill

Join us for a discussion on the recently published Building Safety (Wales) Bill and what it means for you.

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · Jul 22

Today Sophie Gordon at @jrf-uk.bsky.social @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social leads our webinar ‘How to communicate the link between housing and poverty’. What a fantastic turnout from our members keen to stay up to date with this important topic!
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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · Jul 22

The spotlight report from the Housing Ombudsman in May highlighted a 474% increase in repair complaints.🏘️

Join the Ombudsman and the Chartered Institute of Housing, for a webinar and walk away with practical recommendations for repairs and engagement improvement. 💫

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Repairing Trust: Learning from the Housing Ombudsman’s New Spotlight Report | Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)

Hear directly from the Housing Ombudsman about their new report on repairing trust in social housing.

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · Jul 21

The housing leaders of tomorrow will be coming together under one roof in London on the 31st of July from 18:00-21:00, for an evening of networking, and knowledge sharing. 💫

If you wan't to expand your housing network - register your interest below. Spaces going fast !🏘️
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Rising Leaders: Building Careers and Your Network | Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)

Join us for a vibrant gathering of young professionals in the housing sector, offering a unique opportunity to connect with peers, share experiences, and build lasting relationships.

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · Jul 18

Having resilience as a housing professional is integral 💫

The Chartered Institute of Housing is putting on a webinar in partnership with leadership coach, Lisa Strutt, on techniques to transform your resilience and respond to adversity 🏘️

Join and book your place below:
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Resilience building for housing professionals across Ireland | Chartered Institute of Housing

Join us for an insightful webinar designed specifically for housing professionals in Ireland, where we’ll explore strategies to strengthen your mental and physical well-being.

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · Jul 17

Are you signed up for our Talking about Homes webinar series ? 👀

If not, you're missing out on an exceptional crash-course in the future of housing communications, and how we can get people invested in the why of social housing 🏘️

Book your place below:
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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · Jul 16

What's next for adaptations in Scotland ? 👀

Our population is ageing but life expectancy and healthy living is actually reducing - are we delivering the appropriate adaptations people need to live well? 🏘️

Join this CIH webinar to learn and discuss:
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What's next for adaptations in Scotland?

Our population is ageing but life expectancy and healthy living is actually reducing - are we delivering the appropriate adaptations people need to live well?

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · Jul 15

The Chartered Institute of Housing is pulling together a webinar to discuss the ageing construction sector and it's impact on social housing. ✨

Join us to hear why new construction workers are integral for social housing.🏘️
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The Ageing Construction Sector: Modernising the workforce to meet development targets

The construction sector is ageing rapidly. Join us to hear why new workers are integral for social housing.

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · Jul 15

Today Mike Turner, Caritas Charles and Dr Eve Blezard FHEA CIHCM discuss how the German housing sector differs from the UK, and how we can incorporate successful initiatives within the context of the UK housing sector. 💬 💻

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · Jul 14

Join Mike Turner, Dr Eve Blezard, and Caritas Charles as they share learnings from the recent National Housing Maintenance Forum study tour to Berlin. 🏘️

Hear from the difference in challenges and approach between the countries, and expand your knowledge. 💫

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What the UK housing sector can learn from Germany

In May, the National Housing Maintenance Forum hosted a study tour of Berlin. Join us to hear from some of the sector experts who were in Germany. We’ll be discussing how the German housing sector dif...

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · Jul 11

Join the Chartered Institute of Housing and The Carbon Literacy Project for a webinar around demystifying the jargon in sustainability, and improve your knowledge on sustainability and communications 🏘️ ✨

click the link for more information and book your FREE place:
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Carbon Literacy: Demystifying the Jargon in Sustainability

The social housing sector is undergoing significant change, with a renewed focus on sustainability and net zero. This session explores how embedding Carbon Literacy training can help tackle common mis...

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CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · Jul 10

The Housing Ombudsman released its new spotlight report on Repairing Trust on 29th May, 🏘️

Join our webinar around the report ‼️

In this webinar, members of the Housing Ombudsman’s research team will present the findings of the report and take your questions about it. 💫

www.cih.org/events/repai...

Repairing Trust: Learning from the Housing Ombudsman’s New Spotlight Report | Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)

Hear directly from the Housing Ombudsman about their new report on repairing trust in social housing.

www.cih.org

CIH events @cihevents.bsky.social · Jul 10

Today Ben Earl, head of partnerships and sustainability, Abri Group, and Georgina Patel, sustainability consultant and accredited carbon literacy consultant, discuss why we need to embed sustainability into the core of our work, and how to do it.

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