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Citizens UK @citizensuk.org · 11/09/2025

We attended the #HousingCommunitySummit to spotlight our report ‘A long way from home’ on temporary accommodation. Citizens UK leaders are calling for: the Five Basics, joined-up support & less time in TA. Read the report 👇 www.citizensuk.org/about-us/new...

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National Housing Federation @natfednews.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

We had a wonderful time at the annual #HousingCommunitySummit, with @cihhousing.bsky.social, in Liverpool. It was great to see the housing sector come together for two days of insightful debate and collaboration. A huge thank you to everyone that joined us there, and to all that made it possible.

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Prof Katherine Brickell FBA @kbrickell.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

First book talk of many done! Fantastic to engage with industry professionals @ #HousingCommunitySummit "Debt Trap Nation: Family Homelessness in a Failing State" is now available to order - with all royalties going to the charity Surviving Economic Abuse. Hive: www.hive.co.uk/Product/Kath...

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Alexandra Gibson @alexmariag.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Thank you to everyone that attended the #HousingCommunitySummit 2025 ✨ Make sure to secure your place early for 2026. Call for papers and speakers will go out in early February. #ukhousing

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Alexandra Gibson @alexmariag.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

I’ve woken up to this view, and 2,000 followers on LinkedIn today, which feels huge! Thanks to everyone that engages - the housing community on here is incredible. ❤️✨ 4 weeks to go until the housing community embarks on the Summit in Liverpool. 🌟 #ukhousing

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Tune in to our latest podcast where we discuss the upcoming Housing Community Summit this September. Join host, @alexmariag.bsky.social, as she talks to our guests, @ngoodrichhsg.bsky.social, @crystalhicks.bsky.social and @akshitaa.bsky.social ➡️https://buff.ly/Z6dfNTK

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CIH policy @cihpolicy.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

We’re looking for a new head of policy and external affairs (England) ✨ If you’re passionate about influencing the direction of policy, engaging with key decision-makers, and leading a high-performing team — this is your opportunity to make an impact Learn more - buff.ly/xHitjEH

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Helen Barnard @helenbarnard.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Thanks to @yorkshirepost.co.uk for publishing my article with @trusselluk.bsky.social's new stats. No child should be held back by hunger, but too many grow up in severe hardship, blighting childhoods & with long term impacts on prospects in adulthood. www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion...

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No child should be held back by hunger

Helen Barnard, director of policy, research and impact at Trussell highlights that 130,000 emergency food parcels were provided to families with children across Yorkshire in the past year

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Alexandra Gibson @alexmariag.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

I need to liven up on this app so I’ll restart by the amazing news that our teams at @cihhousing.bsky.social & @natfednews.bsky.social have been nominated for two awards for our event #HousingCommunitySummit! 🌟🥳🎉 This recognition is a testament to the incredible effort, passion and partnership 🏡

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Crisis @crisis-uk.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

NEW ANALYSIS: One in five of people facing homelessness in England now have a disability or physical ill health. In 2019, it was one in eight households. This is really worrying. 🧵 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Rise in disabled people facing homelessness in England

Analysis of data also suggests the amount of social housing given to disabled people has gone down.

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Read about Stop Social Housing Stigma's newly launched Tackling Stigma Journey Planner and much more in the new issue of CIH Unlocked 🔓 CIH members can read all Unlocked content here ➡️ buff.ly/xInICk7...

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Alexandra Gibson @alexmariag.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

The HCS LinkedIn page is now live. Head over to follow the event as it unfolds for 2025! 🏡⭐️ #HousingCommunitySummit2025 #HousingCommunitySummit #ukhousing

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Alexandra Gibson @alexmariag.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

You get all of this exclusive to you as part of your Chartered Institute of Housing membership ⭐️👇🏼 Remember to renew before Christmas! And if you’re not a member already, why not treat yourself? 😉 #ukhousing #CPD #housing #housingprofessional #events #cih

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Alexandra Gibson @alexmariag.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

With the postponed implementation of the #ProcurementAct2023, start off the new year by seizing the opportunity to get ahead of the game by joining us on 14 January at 12:30. Free for Chartered Institute of Housing members 👇🏼 #ukhousing #procurement #housing www.cih.org/events/navig...

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Navigating the delay: Preparing for the Procurement Act

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf-uk.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Children born in local authorities with the highest poverty rates are expected to live 5 years less than those born in areas with the lowest rates. Being born into poverty could take years off your life. This is not okay. ❌ 2/3

A scatter graph that shows children born in local authorities with the highest child poverty rates are expected to live less than those born in areas with the lowest rates. This graph specifically shows male life expectancy from birth and uses data from Loughborough University's child poverty rate estimates, and ONS life expectancy stats.

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Your feedback matters! Help shape the future of the Social Housing Round Table by taking our short survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/CK3HMBH Enter by Dec 20th for a chance to win a Luxury M&S Hamper worth £100!

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Alexandra Gibson @alexmariag.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

We all knew Greg Wallace was a bit of a pillock but turns out he’s a 💫 proper 💫 pillock

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Cerys Clark CIHCM @cerysclark.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

As part of the 16 days of action against domestic abuse. I’ve written a blog piece on how the incorporation of the right to adequate housing can provide safe and secure homes at the point they are needed most: cih.org/blogs/a-righ...

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A rights-based response to supporting families fleeing domestic abuse

Cerys Clark, policy and public affairs manager at CIH Cymru, argues that by incorporating the right to adequate housing we can provide safe and secure homes at the point they are needed most.

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Alexandra Gibson @alexmariag.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Is there anything better than that pre-decorations up house deep clean? 🧼 just me? 🥰🎄🏡

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Cooperstreaming ♿️ @cooperstreaming.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

This moment in Bluesky is a great example of how joy itself can be defiance and resistance. We are just hanging out, shitposting, being silly, happy, and normal. It is being treated as if it is transgressive, opting out of the endless negativity. Because in a way, it is. Joy is my favorite weapon.

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Polly Neate @pollyneate.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Reducing the huge number of social homes lost to the right to buy is a step forward. Building more social homes would actually start tackling the housing emergency. By next spring’s spending review we need to be seeing investment www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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More tenants could be excluded from Right to Buy, Rayner proposes

The government wants to address the loss of social housing, but critics say more action is needed.

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Alexandra Gibson @alexmariag.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Our South West 2025 programme is now live ⭐️ 🏡 Taking place on the new date of February 12-13, the popular conference is returning to Bristol. Check out the programme and book your free member place: www.cih.org/events/south... #ukhousing #cih

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Bekah Ryder @bekahryder.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I write Awaab Ishak’s name a fair amount, due to talking about legislation and key events in the sector. Had a pause today while writing it to remember that he was a boy, a very young boy, who died as a direct result of the conditions of his home. We should remember him in how we act, law or no law.

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Alexandra Gibson @alexmariag.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

This place already feels like a little slice of happiness in comparison to X! If heaven and hell were portrayed as social media platforms…

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Alison Inman @alisoninman.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

A wise man once said that all we can do is sweep our corner of the room, keep it as clean as we can. Sounds a decent strategy for now.

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WayneJ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇩🇪🇪🇺 @glandwrwj.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Both in the news today for differing reasons. Michael Sheen who remortgaged his house to fund the Homeless World Cup, Jeremy Clarkson who bought a farm to evade tax.

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Sooz Kempner @soozuk.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Used to love Homes Under the Hammer, it was so satisfying seeing a shite garden cleared and awful crumbling decor spruced up. Now it's just some annoying show where the presenter asks "what drew you to this house?" and a monotone man answers "I want to add it to my portfolio".

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Mark Lawrence @mlawrencejourno.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

The Housing Ombudsman has released its latest ‘learning from severe maladministration’ report, focusing on Anti-Social Behaviour. ASB is the second highest driver of traffic to the Ombudsman and landlords should read this to help prevent future complaints. Read more: ow.ly/JJyF50UaKnZ #ukhousing

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Anti-Social Behaviour Severe Mal Report

Resident held at gunpoint and domestic abuse victim left ‘terrified’ among Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) cases highlighted by Ombudsman.

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Alexandra Gibson @alexmariag.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

It’s only right that this is my first post 😉 Have you registered your interest yet? #ukhousing #HousingCommunitySummit #HousingCommunitySummit2025

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