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Housing Rights
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Working to improve lives by tackling homelessness and housing problems in Northern Ireland since 1964. Helpline 028 9024 5640 Online housing advice at http://housingrights.org.uk
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 1d
Our helpline will close today from 2:30pm for essential staff training.
We will reopen on Wednesday 8 October 2025 at 9:30am.

In the meantime, if you need advice you can visit our website:
www.housingrights.org.uk
Housing Rights helpline closure
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 1d
Great to be out at Supporting Communities All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference with Brigitte from our Renters' Voice group. It's fantastic to hear from so many different tenants about how we can all be part of creating more open, accessible, and inclusive participation environments.
Brigitte, Renters' Voice, sat next to Kerry, Housing Rights. They are smiling and looking at the camera.
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 5d
We are #Hiring!

Join Housing Rights and work in our busy Business Support team as a Business Support Officer!

Applications close Monday 13 October 2025 at midday.
Apply now:
www.housingrights.org.uk/about-us/car...
Housing Rights recruitment "We are hiring! Business Support Officer"
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 7d
Register now for our Housing Advice Practitioners' Forum!

The forum will take place on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Register now:
buff.ly/3uyJi6Z
Housing Rights logo in white. There is an image of a person looking at a laptop with a zoom meeting. There is black text on a white background "Housing Advice Practitioners' Forum. Tuesday 21 October 2025, 2:00pm - 4:00pm"
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 9d
👀 Here’s a glimpse of what’s ahead at our annual Private Rented Sector Conference!

We will hear from David Polley, Director of Housing Supply Policy @communitiesNI, and Jordan Buchanan, Chief Executive @Propertypal.

Keep an eye on our socials for updates 📣
www.housingrights.org.uk/training-and...
Housing Rights PRS Conference 2025 Agenda "setting the scene".
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 12d
Fantastic turnout for today's course, 'Understanding hoarding and how it impacts housing'.

Thanks to Jack Moore, Director of Respect My Stuff Ltd, for delivering the session and to all who attended.

Check out our upcoming #HousingTraining courses: housingrights.org.uk/professional...
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 14d
Our Annual Private Rented Sector Conference takes place on Wednesday, 26 November 2025!📣

This year’s conference explores the private rented sector and homelessness prevention, with expert presentations, panel discussions, and interactive workshops sharing practical insights.

Book:
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 14d
Do you work with clients who are struggling with mortgage arrears?

Mortgage problems can feel overwhelming, but it’s important to get help and contact your lender.

Signpost them to Housing Rights, where they can get expert advice on mortgage arrears.

☎️028 9024 5640
💻https://buff.ly/aH7K12X
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 14d
Today, our Housing Advice Development Partner, Jonathan, is at the financial health drop-in at the Bridge Community Centre.

Jonathan will be there until 12 pm, offering advice on all things housing and debt.
Jonathan is wearing glasses and a green jacket. He is sitting at a table with Housing Rights merchandise. Behind him is a pop up with white text "Community Housing Advice Partnership".
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 19d
Unfortunately, there are a number of shortcomings that need to be addressed to allow the strategy to deliver on the opportunity it could be.

Our response which contains 16 recommendations can be read here👇
housingrights.org.uk/professional...

Blog: housingrights.org.uk/professional...
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 19d
Alongside a new approach to how the Draft Strategy frames poverty, the vision and the key pillars should be amended to prioritise and support prevention.
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 19d
We must ensure that the Anti-Poverty Strategy recognises that the housing crisis in Northern Ireland is contributing to a significant number of people falling into poverty.
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 19d
The Strategy should be reshaped to ensure it aligns with the objectives of the PfG and other strategies that tackle poverty, and include the development of cross-departmental, time-bound and measurable actions to address the root causes of poverty in Northern Ireland.
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 19d
Housing Rights has submitted our response to the Draft Anti-Poverty Strategy.
Our organisational principles compel us to take a constructive approach, informed by people who use our services.

Response and Exec Summary: housingrights.org.uk/professional...

Blog: housingrights.org.uk/professional...
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 21d
Book now for our course 'Universal Credit and housing'.

This half-day course will help you gain the knowledge to help your clients apply for Universal Credit housing costs and understand the ongoing commitment required to maintain this benefit.

Book:
www.housingrights.org.uk/training-and...
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 26d
Fantastic feedback for our flagship training course, 'Housing advice training programme'.

We are down to our last few spaces. Don't miss out!
Book now:
www.housingrights.org.uk/training-and...
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 27d
Join us on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, for our annual Private Rented Sector Conference! 📣

This year's conference will look at the private rented sector and homelessness prevention.

Book now:
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 29d
We are #Hiring for Helpline Advisers! 📣

Do you want to help people know more about their housing rights? 🏘️
If you want to make a difference in people’s lives, join our team as a Helpline Adviser.

Applications close on Monday 15 September 2025 at midday ⏰
Apply now:
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · Sep 3
Full house this morning for our flagship #HousingTraining course 'Housing advice training programme'!

Great to see so many eager faces ready to dive in.

Book for our next intake in November - only 6 spaces left 🎟️
housingrights.org.uk/training-and...
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · Aug 28
Book for our #PRS25 Conference!

When everyone has a home - the private rented sector and homelessness prevention.

Book before Friday, 5 September 2025, and get 10% off!📅

Book now:
housingrights.org.uk/training-and...
Housing Rights "Private Rented Sector 2025"
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · Aug 22
We are closed for the bank holiday on Monday, 25 August 2025.

Our office and helpline will reopen on Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 9:30am.

Housing advice is available on our website ow.ly/B5Zl50VX0ex
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · Aug 18
Book now for our #HousingTraining course 'Understanding hoarding and how it impacts housing'.

This course is in partnership with Jack Moore, Director of Respect My Stuff Ltd.

Limited spaces remaining 📣🎟️

Book now:
housingrights.org.uk/training-and...
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · Aug 14
We have extended our early bird offer!📣

Book for our #PRS25 Conference before Friday 5 September 2025 and get 10% off!📅

When everyone has a home - the private rented sector and homelessness prevention.

Book now:
housingrights.org.uk/training-and...
Housing Rights PRS25 Conference "When everyone has a home - the private rented sector and homelessness prevention"
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · Aug 11
You will also have the opportunity to attain an OCN level 3 accreditation on completion of the course.

There are 6 spaces available for this course.
Book now:
www.housingrights.org.uk/training-and...
Housing Rights | Training and Events |Housing Advice Training Programme
The essential course to give you an all-round  knowledge of housing in Northern Ireland.
www.housingrights.org.uk
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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · Aug 11
Join us in Derry/Londonderry for our flagship 'Housing advice training programme'.

This course will cover all tenures of housing in Northern Ireland and provide a strong knowledge base to help you support your clients with their housing issues.
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