The countdown is on to #ScottishHousingDay 2026! We know that organisations across the country are making exciting plans to celebrate the day, so why not share them here using #ScottishHousingDay, or send us an email at scotland@cih.org and we can share them for you! www.scottishhousingday.co.uk
CIH Scotland
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Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland is a professional body for people working in the housing sector with around 2,500 members in Scotland.
Today is the last day to apply for this year's Scotland Housing Awards ⏰️ Don't miss the chance to recognise the creativity, passion and innovation of housing organisations and individuals across the sector in Scotland 🏘️ Apply now ➡️ buff.ly/Chm3T0C
Don't miss the chance to apply today ⏳️ time is running out 🏆 Celebrate your team's achievements 🏘️ Showcase successful community initiatives 📊 Benchmark your work against sector leaders Apply today ➡️ buff.ly/Chm3T0C
For #NoWrongPath, Laura Harris, Housing Need Strategy Manager at West Lothian Council, has written about ending up in a housing career she never planned for - but she wouldn't change. 💡 Laura's story is an inspiring reminder that there's no single route to a successful career ➡️ buff.ly/98e35vn
🕑 Time is running out 🕑 Have you thought about which categories you'd like to apply for? ✨ Anyone can apply, you don't need to be a member of CIH 🏘️ Learn more about Scotland Housing Awards and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/iF0npAO
❗ There is only one week left to apply for Scotland Housing Awards 2026❗ ⌛ Don't miss out ⌛ Check out the categories and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/EXOrVEE
📚️ With exam results week upon us, young people across Scotland may be feeling uncertain about what their future holds. We’re taking part in #NoWrongPath 2026 to show there’s no single route to success - especially when it comes to a career in housing. Read some takes from CIH Scotland below ⬇️
Take a moment to reflect on the positive impact your projects and teams have had on communities across Scotland 🏘️ Check out the categories and start your application today ⬇️ buff.ly/dup1XEN
📢The latest CIH Housing Rights newsletter is now available. In this issue: ▶️A round up of the latest news and policy developments ▶️Handling media misinformation around housing and migration ▶️Challenges for refugees facing homelessness and much more... Read it here: shorturl.at/ufTjG
Your Housing Rights newsletter for July has the latest news on policy developments under new prime minister Andy Burnham, and more comment and resources on responding to anti-immigrant messages and promoting community cohesion.
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There's still time to complete our #ScottishHousingDay surveys on the links between housing & health - one for tenants & residents & one for housing practitioners. Please take 5 mins to fill one out & share with your networks 👇 Tenants: shorturl.at/TZFq8 Housing practitioners: shorturl.at/PzSRt
⌛ There's just 2 weeks left to enter this year's Scotland Housing Awards ⌛ Have you checked out the categories? Learn more and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/MJ9VJCU
Help to create a lasting record of the outstanding work being delivered across Scotland in the Good Practice Compendium, a source of inspiration, helping to spark new ideas and support better ways of working across Scotland Apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/fDV2KMH
Scottish Social Housing Charter review round tables: buff.ly/OPmfyXA ▶️ Tuesday 25 August, 14:00 – 15:00 (online) ▶️ Friday 28 August, 11:00 – 12:30 (in person – CIH Scotland Office, Edinburgh) We published research earlier this year on Leadership and Culture in the Scottish Social Housing Sector.
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The link between housing and health is painfully obvious – so why aren’t we doing more about it? Ashley Campbell, policy and practice manager at CIH Scotland, shares her thoughts on housing and health ahead of Scottish Housing Day on 16 September. www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/ash...
Ashley Campbell: The link between housing and health is painfully obvious – so why aren’t we doing more about it?
Ashley Campbell, policy and practice manager at CIH Scotland, shares her thoughts on housing and health ahead of Scottish Housing Day on 16 September. The fact that poor housing is bad for your health...
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Applications are open, and now is the perfect time to start planning your entry - don't wait until the last minute ⏳️ Save these dates and give yourself the best chance to tell your story 🏆 Learn more about the application process ⬇️ buff.ly/172nV3P
Don't forget to complete our #ScottishHousingDay surveys on the links between housing and health - there is one for housing practitioners and one for tenants and residents 👇 The surveys will run until the end of this month and your feedback will help to inform our #ScottishHousingDay report.
📢 Scottish Housing Day surveys are now live! Two surveys on the links between housing and health have been released - one aimed at tenants and residents and one for housing practitioners. Please take five mins to fill one out and share with your networks www.cih.org/news/scottis...
Why enter Scotland Housing Awards? 🚀 It's free to enter as many times as you wish 🏘️ Showcases successful community initiatives ✨️ Allows you to celebrate your team's achievements 🗣️ Let's you benchmark your work. Apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/iZfH5NO
📢 Halfway through the first 100 days of the Scottish government formed in May, the rollout of an expanded 10-year £50 million Homelessness Prevention Fund is underway. The fund is in addition to the £9 million invested to mitigate the impact of the UK government’s freeze of LHA rates in 2026/27.
📢 This Rural Housing Week, CIH Scotland recognises that strong rural communities are built on solid foundations, and that starts with safe, affordable homes. Join us in championing the homes and communities that will help secure a thriving future for rural Scotland. 🏡🌿
Thanks to Barrhead Housing and Melville Housing for their great #ScottishHousingDay case studies, which highlight the hugely important impact that housing can have on both the physical and mental health of tenants. Check them out here: www.scottishhousingday.co.uk?page_id=12870
Are you a social housing tenant living in Edinburgh? Join TIS's interactive tenant participation workshop to support a more informed understanding of TP across Scotland 📅 Weds 29 July 🕑 2pm- 4pm 📍 15 Calton Road, EH8 8DL More info: buff.ly/K6eI7Tg
New national research to examine tenant participation in Scotland - TIS
Help shape the next stage of State of Play – join our workshops We’re holding a series of interactive workshops […]
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🏆 Why apply for the CIH Scotland Housing Awards? Applications now open, check out the categories today ⬇️ buff.ly/HnrM29i
📢 This Rural Housing Week, CIH Scotland recognises that strong rural communities are built on solid foundations, and that starts with safe, affordable homes. Join us in championing the homes and communities that will help secure a thriving future for rural Scotland. 🏡🌿
🏠 Healthy homes, healthy futures: Scottish Housing Day 2026 to highlight links between housing and health 🏠 16 September 2026 🏠 Find out more here: www.cih.org/news/healthy...
Healthy homes healthy futures: Scottish Housing Day 2026
The importance of housing in supporting health is the focus for this year’s Scottish Housing Day, which takes place across the country on Wednesday 16 September
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📢 Scottish Housing Day surveys are now live! Two surveys on the links between housing and health have been released - one aimed at tenants and residents and one for housing practitioners. Please take five mins to fill one out and share with your networks www.cih.org/news/scottis...
Scottish Housing Day partners launch surveys on housing and health
Leading bodies in Scotland’s housing sector have released two surveys on the relationship between housing and health.
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🏆 Applications are now open 🏆 With 18 categories to choose from, it's time to recognise the creativity, passion and innovation of the individuals and projects from your organisation who have made a difference 🏠️ Learn more and apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/MA9ExQe
🏠 Healthy homes, healthy futures: Scottish Housing Day 2026 to highlight links between housing and health 🏠 16 September 2026 🏠 Find out more here: buff.ly/8HOSOUS
Learn how CIH fellowship felt like the natural next step, as Annie Naisbett reflects on becoming a CIH fellow 🏠️✨️ Read about Annie's journey to fellowship here ⬇️ buff.ly/vG7X1Ly
🏆 Applications are now open 🏆 Scotland Housing Awards is an opportunity for us to come together to recognise the creativity, passion and innovation that has helped tenants, customers and communities ✨️ 🏠️ Apply today ⬇️ buff.ly/HnrM29i
Following recommendations of the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group (HARSAG), the Scottish government agreed to introduce a new duty for certain bodies to take steps to prevent homelessness, known as ask and act. Find out more in our latest member briefing: buff.ly/dZuGc20