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Learning from history
by Barry Malki, Head of Communities - on 13/03/2019The Welsh Government’s rent settlement announcement at the beginning of the year was greeted with dismay by many social housing providers in Wales. It has already resulted in many assessing cost-cutting strategies, and may result in a significant reduction in community investment activities by some Welsh housing associations.
Comments: 0The digital evolution
by Lou Robinson, Programme Director, HACT Talent - on 08/03/2019National Apprentices week has been full of examples of happy apprentices talking about why an apprenticeship was right for them and satisfied employers extolling the long-term value apprentices bring to their organisation. Long gone are the days when apprentices were seen as cheap labour who could be hired and fired at the whim of the employer.
Comments: 0The power of social value
by Mary-Kathryn Adams, Deputy Chief Executive - on 07/02/2019Leeds was the venue yesterday for our fifth annual social value conference, held jointly with the Northern Housing Consortium.
Comments: 0The making of a movement
by Jay Saggar, Digital Lead - on 01/02/201948 hours after the event, and we’re still buzzing with excitement. The launch of version 2.0 of HACT’s UK Housing Data Standard was full of insights, optimism and engagement.
Comments: 0The integration challenge
by Peter Molyneux, Common Cause Consulting - on 28/01/2019“The NHS and our partners will be moving to create Integrated Care Systems everywhere by April 2021… ICSs bring together local organisations in a pragmatic and practical way to deliver the trip integration of primary and specialist care, physical and mental health services, and health with social care.” (NHS Long Term Plan, p10, 2019)
Comments: 0Hello from the other side!
by Mary-Kathryn Adams, Deputy Chief Executive - on 22/01/2019Anyone who knows me will probably agree the last thing I need is more caffeine, but coming out the other side after a year on maternity leave, there are few things better than catching up with the HACT team over lots of coffee!
Comments: 0Five years on
by James Williams, Head of Social Impact - on 11/01/2019Next month, the fifth annual social value conference will be held in Leeds, hosted by HACT and the Northern Housing Consortium. Against a backdrop of continuing political uncertainty and economic austerity, the conference is an opportunity to hear about the latest developments in social value.
Comments: 0Don’t get lost in translation
by Andrew van Doorn, Chief Executive - on 16/12/2018Later this week, the government is expected to release its ten-year plan for the NHS. Although bearing in mind the political upheavals we witnessed last week, it’s touch and go as to whether this will or will not happen.
Comments: 0A new funding opportunity
by Barry Malki, Head of Communities - on 10/12/2018Last week, I attended an interesting event to showcase the Community Impact Partnership, a £3m social investment fund run by Clarion, Peabody L&Q and Orbit. The programme provides an alternative option to traditional models of funding by offering a blend of grants and loan of between £25,000 and £150,000 to community businesses, social enterprises and charities.
Comments: 0The view from Bristol
by Barry Malki, Head of Communities - on 06/12/2018We wrapped up our tour of Centre for Excellence Roadshows in Bristol last week, at the rather brilliant Armada Rooms. The conversation was lively with attendees coming from as far apart as Plymouth and Newcastle, and it was nice to see a few familiar faces.
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