Joining forces

The White way

After a turbulent year in which it was dogged by rumours of internal unrest, Hyde Group has a new boss. In his first interview since taking the job, Steve White talks to Carl Brown

Hoard times

Hoarding is a little-understood issue. Nonetheless, we must work together to develop solutions

The Riot Report

Following the riots that swept through some of England’s major cities in August Inside Housing , the Chartered Institute of Housing and the National Housing Federation launched The Riot Report: How housing providers are building stronger communities.

Down to earth

Debt advice could save landlords £50 million

Housing associations should invest in debt advice programmes to avoid evictions and tackle homelessness, a new study claims.

Not a sticking plaster

Efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour can seem like fire fighting. It’s expensive to take a more comprehensive and long-term approach by working with a single family to get to the root of their problems. But, as Tony Powell, executive director of neighbourhoods at New Charter Housing Trust, explains, the effect can be transformative.

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.

Cheated out of their savings

Abusive financial practices targeting the elderly are on the rise, but so are measures to protect vulnerable housing association residents. Alex Turner reports

A friend in need

Edinburgh’s Homelessness Prevention Service is making a big difference to vulnerable residents in the city. Sam Thorp finds out how the council-commissioned service works

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.