Taking a healthy interest

Healthy homes

The key to improving the nation’s health lies in solving poor housing

Number of children living in damp homes increasing

The number of children in Scotland living in damp homes has risen by 20 per cent from last year to 186,000, according to Shelter Scotland.

Sounding the alarm

New fire safety guidance is helping social landlords ensure their properties are as safe as possible. Here, Chloë Stothart finds out what they should do to minimise the risk of a blaze and how much it costs

A bump in the road

Living hell

Tackling rogue private landlords should be a priority for the government, after all it’s the lack of affordable homes that leads tenants to their doors, argues Bill Randall

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

Cheaper by the Durkan

The contractor charged with giving an east London estate a facelift also threw in comprehensive energy retrofitting - at no extra cost. Jess McCabe finds out more

Cause for concern

A recent security breach highlights why social housing providers should consider how they handle data, say legal experts Alison Deighton and Amy Carswell

Another law bites the dust

EU rules are forcing a rethink on asbestos regulations, says Claire Gregory, associate at Brabners Chaffe Street

Health check

Can living in an energy-efficient home improve residents’ well-being? Gentoo’s latest retrofit pilot aims to find out. Martin Hilditch reports