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Everything you need to help you do your job. Browse the latest case studies and briefings, get advice from other professionals or our expert panel, and share your own resources and experience.
BRIEFINGS
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A compassionate ruling
The High Court relied on human rights legislation to overturn a decision on end-of-life care. David Renton, barrister at Garden Court Chambers, explains
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Wrong move
Re-housing tenants hundreds of miles from their home area can be damaging and it may also be illegal, says Nnenna Morah
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A charitable case for relief
Exemptions from CIL are available but it’s advisable to check the details, says Mark Burrows, associate at Penningtons Solicitors
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Safe from harm
A new tool will help landlords use the courts to tackle anti-social behaviour, says Helen Tucker
CASE STUDIES
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Teaming up with the Met
What happened when a housing association joined its local police force to improve the response to anti-social behaviour? Simon Brandon finds out
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Problems shared
Housing providers can play a key role in tackling domestic violence. Here one specialist charity explains how it is working with the sector to improve support.
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Cold cottage rescue
Isolation from mains gas can spell financial hardship. Alex Turner investigates how Cornish landlords are exploring renewable energy solutions to rural fuel poverty
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Personal shopper
Housing association Orbit’s in-house procurement team has found itself in demand as other social landlords seek its expertise. Jess McCabe finds out the secrets to its success
SURVEYS
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Battening down the hatches
Inside Housing’s exclusive salary survey shows it’s been a difficult 12 months for most housing employees. Simon Brandon reports on the regime of pay freezes and increased workloads introduced by organisations as they battle the economic gloom
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The big freeze
Kicking off our chief executive salaries special, Inside Housing’s annual survey reveals the economic downturn has put most pay on ice. Lydia Stockdale reports
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Money matters
How do council housing heads and arm’s-length management organisation bosses fare in the salary stakes? Lydia Stockdale reveals the results of Inside Housing’s exclusive poll
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Support on a shoestring
Budgets are being slashed and demand is up but, as Inside Housing and Capita’s exclusive Supporting People survey reveals, many care and support providers are maintaining services for vulnerable people. Lydia Stockdale finds out how they are doing it and if it can last.
