Friday, 25 May 2012

Need to know

Our first ever Need to Know supplement is packed to the brim with best practice examples and useful facts and figures

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Articles

  • Equal exchange

    10/06/2011

    Research shows 20 per cent of lesbian, gay and bisexual people expect to be treated less favourably than straight people when applying for social housing. Lydia Stockdale finds out what landlords should do to counter this

  • A model of discretion

    10/06/2011

    It’s his job to police all organisations that handle public data. Christopher Graham, the information commissioner, tells Simon Brandon why he’s got his eye on the housing sector. Photography by Simon Brandon

  • Housing providers named in top employment list

    11 January 2012

    Seven housing providers have been rated among the most gay-friendly places to work in the UK.

  • Rewriting the rule book

    11/05/2012

    Forty-one elected police commissioners are set to take charge of the fight against crime and anti-social behaviour in England and Wales. Lydia Stockdale finds out how landlords can become a key part of the new regime

  • Out of the shadows

    24/02/2012

    Older lesbian and gay people living in sheltered housing often feel they have to keep their sexuality a secret. Emily Rogers meets one tenant who is much happier since her landlord helped her to come out

Resources

  • Hidden menace

    10/06/2011

    Cash-strapped tenants can make their situation worse by turning to loan sharks. Darren Reynolds explains why landlords have waded in to help tackle the problem

  • Driving the agenda

    10/06/2011

    In order to decide on its local offers, Gloucester City Homes ran a roadshow and set up a residents’ steering group. Here, Lisa Howarth explains how

  • Tips from the top

    10/06/2011

    A mentoring scheme is helping talented housing professionals break through the glass ceiling. Lydia Stockdale finds out who is benefiting from this process

  • The shortlist

    10/06/2011

    Emily Rogers visits the council that is replacing allocation forms with face-to-face meetings to vet prospective tenants

  • Casting the net for a home

    02/09/2011

    A website aimed solely at local housing allowance claimants is helping people find homes. Lydia Stockdale logs on