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The value of social housing
by Michael McLaughlin, Social Impact Lead Scotland - on 16/09/2020Today, we’re proud to join with SFHA and the Scottish social housing sector to celebrate Scottish Housing Day.
Comments: 0Recovery and reset - the role of social housing in place
by Andrew van Doorn, Chief Executive, HACT - on 13/07/2020Over the last three months, we’ve been talking with colleagues from social housing organisations across the UK on a regular basis. Initially, those discussions were focused on identifying vulnerable residents and the best ways of organising the distribution of food and get support to our residents and communities.
Comments: 0The road to recovery
by Mary-Kathryn Adams, Deputy Chief Executive, HACT - on 23/06/2020For many within the social housing sector, the last few months have been a whirlwind of activity.
Comments: 0How will data play a part in the Building a Safer Future regime?
by Rebecca Rees, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins LLP - on 19/06/2020Trowers supports the development of the UK Housing Data Standard.
Comments: 0Opportunities for health housing
by Andrew van Doorn, Chief Executive, HACT - on 15/06/2020This comment piece was originally published in 24Housing on 23 September 2019
Comments: 0The Smart Social Home
by Rowley Maggs, SmartRent - on 26/05/2020The notion of a smart home may sound futuristic; however, home automation is becoming more common and already improving the homeowner experience by enabling access control, climate management, lighting, and the emerging benefits of the Internet of Things (IoT) that automate tasks normally handled by humans.
Comments: 0Mental health and social housing: responding to the current crisis
by Will Howard, housing and health officer, HACT - on 21/05/2020It will come as no surprise to those who’ve been keeping up with the news, working on the frontlines with residents, or even just listening to friends, colleagues and family, that the current period of crisis and lockdown is having a significant impact on the mental health of the UK population.
Comments: 0Understanding the impact of covid-19 through research
by Frances Harkin - on 12/05/2020While coronavirus, lockdown and social distancing have forced us to adapt as organisations, it is still vital that we remain research focused. HACT are eager to work with the sector to understand what the impacts have been, and will continue to be in the longer term.
Comments: 0Why hope matters now, more than ever
by Andrew van Doorn, Chief Executive, HACT - on 29/04/2020Over the last six weeks, we’ve been talking with colleagues from over a hundred housing associations across the UK on a regular basis. Initially, those discussions were focused on identifying vulnerable residents and the best ways of organising the distribution of food and medicine and other essential supplies. Now, those conversations are changing.
Comments: 0The need for a data culture with standards at its heart
by Thames Menteth-Wheelwright, Events and Communications Officer - on 23/04/2020Data has been crucial to how the housing sector has been able respond to this crisis. How it plans and manages crises in the future will also depend on creating robust and long lasting data cultures.
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