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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Yesterday's Social Housing Round Table 'Year End Wrap-Up' reflected on key sector themes, lessons learned and what lies ahead. The replay is now available. YouTube >> youtu.be/GnX6gpFhO0M Apple >> shorturl.at/a7yuI Audible >> shorturl.at/RF0ut Spotify >> shorturl.at/lo6hn

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Year End Wrap-Up

In this Social Housing Round Table session, Matt Baird hosts a wide-ranging and reflective discussion with The Social Housing Round Table's Head of Partnerships, Elaine Middleton on the issues…

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

We had Repair My Home at yesterday's Round Table for a sharp discussion on local vs large repairs provision and what actually delivers better outcomes. Replay is up 👇 YouTube >> youtu.be/wnVkvztUtUM Apple >> shorturl.at/JZvDD Audible >> shorturl.at/9RZ1q Spotify >> shorturl.at/GAAEn

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Large or Local? The Best Way to Boost Repairs Services to Deal with Demand

In this session of the Social Housing Round Table, we welcomed Louise Dawkes and Gregory Robinson from Repair My Home to explore one of the sector’s most persistent questions: should repairs be…

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

This week’s Round Table with Becky Tucker unpacked what’s beneath the headlines, what it means for leaders, boards and everyone responsible for delivering safe, sustainable homes. YouTube >> youtu.be/6SrBXXfj2kM Apple >> shorturl.at/CfapL Audible >> shorturl.at/qtYUr Spotify >> shorturl.at/eckWj

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Social Housing Sector Risk Profile

In this episode of The Social Housing Round Table, Becky Tucker joins Matt Baird to walk us through the latest Social Housing Sector Risk Profile. Becky offers a deep dive into the sector's evolving…

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Steven Johnson and Stacey Valentine joined us yesterday for a Voicescape sponsored session on how to support vulnerable tenants out of rent arrears. Replay is up 👇 YouTube >> youtu.be/oNA0NxIkG_I Apple >> shorturl.at/Qjxjw Audible >> shorturl.at/FR1C5 Spotify >> shorturl.at/6zdyN

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Supporting Vulnerable Tenants Out of Arrears: A New Role for Repayment Agreements

In this episode of The Social Housing Round Table, Matt Baird is joined by Steven Johnson and Stacey Valentine in a Voicescape sponsored session for a powerful conversation on how housing providers…

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Don't forget, The Social Housing Round Table is back tomorrow and this time, Matt is joined by Voicescape's Steven Johnson for a conversation on supporting tenants out of rent arrears. It's set to be a great discussion, grab your seat at the table now 👇 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

"We know we've got huge targets for housing in the UK. We hear about them all the time. Numbers get bandied around, clearly I think it's quite obvious that we're not going to hit a lot of these targets." - Chris Griffiths, The Social Housing Round Table, 11th November 2025.

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

The digital switchover is coming — fast. Yesterday’s bonus #SocialHousingRoundTable, hosted by Matt Baird explored why now is the time for housing leaders to take action. YouTube >> youtu.be/fJAj9ZXIO_o Apple >> shorturl.at/CHwv5 Audible >> shorturl.at/t6yPU Spotify >> shorturl.at/x2MTE

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Digital Switchover - How the Best Organisations are Planning Ahead

In this Alertacall-sponsored leadership edition of The Social Housing Round Table, Matt Baird is joined by Steven Peach to explore the looming Digital Switchover. With implications for tenants,…

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Chris Griffiths of Saint-Gobain joined The Social Housing Round Table for a timely session on how we build homes faster. Replay is up now! YouTube >> youtu.be/G7LmbdrdzTs Apple >> shorturl.at/KSU3p Audible >> shorturl.at/5FqxE Spotify >> shorturl.at/Acbbf

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How to Build Better Homes Faster

In this episode of The Social Housing Round Table, Chris Griffiths of Saint-Gobain joins Matt Baird to discuss the urgent need to build better homes faster and why we’re not doing so already. From…

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

On Thurs 13 Nov, 11am, we’re back with a Leadership Special with out sponsors, Alertacall. In this ep, Steven Peach from Greenhill joins us to talk all things digital switchover and how organisations are preparing. Free to join, you just need to register 👇 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Round Table on Tues 11 Nov, 11am: Matt chats with Chris Griffiths (Saint-Gobain) about how we can build better homes, faster. Design, blockers and whether the sector’s still wary of “new”. Free to join 👇 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Matt is the man behind TSHRT. He has worked in recruitment for 15 years, helping organisations find people who care about the sector. That work is what funds the TSHRT & keeps the conversations free and accessible for all. If you’ve ever found value in a session & you're hiring, contact Matt!

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

If Claire could ban one phrase from the workplace, this would be it. Do you have a phrase you would ban in the workplace?

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

This week’s SHRT with Claire Blacka and Steve Dungworth showed how gamification can unlock deeper conversations and build better trust between landlords and residents. Catch the replay: YouTube: youtu.be/xOl7Pqai-LM Spotify: shorturl.at/iT7QG Apple: shorturl.at/feeG6 Audible: shorturl.at/r5wyK

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The Role of Gamification in Resident Engagement

In this episode of The Social Housing Round Table, host Matt Baird welcomes Claire Blacka from Tentacles and Steve Dungworth from Golden Marzipan to talk about their work together in Game of Homes…

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

From the archives: Julie Haydon, CIH President reflects on the constant changes in housing, and highlights the need for resilience and a growth mindset to navigate challenges. To watch this episode back: youtu.be/Nlk80urA8Rg

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Matt reminding us that this community is a safe place to discuss, debate, disagree, engage and to hear from all sides of the table. We encourage you to join us on Tuesday for our upcoming episode: The Role of Gamification in Resident Engagement. Register now: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

What does Awaab’s Law mean in practice? Robert Gilham of whg joined TSHRT to break it down – from culture change to communication to overcrowding. Catch up 👇 Youtube >> youtu.be/RNy7E4p4CQo Apple >> shorturl.at/hIFaG Spotify >> shorturl.at/AiUo6 Audible >> shorturl.at/oHB0V

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Awaab's Law in Practice

What does it take to implement Awaab’s Law in practice? In this episode of The Social Housing Round Table, Matt Baird is joined by Robert Gilham, Corporate Director at whg, to share how the…

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

"Creating those genuine partnerships with tenants who are ready and willing to be part of the solution is an absolute key point." The Social Housing Round Table Archives, Julie Haydon, 21/10/25 Replay: youtu.be/Nlk80urA8Rg Register for tomorrow's session: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

This week, we dug into wellbeing, workforce culture and leadership with Julie Haydon, the new CIH President. Replay now available 👇 YouTube >> youtu.be/Nlk80urA8Rg Apple >> shorturl.at/22X0R Audible >> shorturl.at/drLpC Spotify >> shorturl.at/VQZcR

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Rooted in Resilience: CIH Presidency Campaign 2025/26

Rooted in Resilience: Rethinking Leadership in Social Housing In this week’s episode of The Social Housing Round Table, we were welcomed by Julie Haydon, the new CIH President for a deeply…

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

We were joined by Giles Desforges (Energy Park) to explore the challenges of EV charging in social housing. Norway is at 97% EV adoption. The UK? Nowhere near. Catch the replay YouTube >> youtu.be/VUfyV4ud1XY Apple >> shorturl.at/RSJA5 Audible >> shorturl.at/57ERx Spotify >> shorturl.at/P20We

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Why Housing Associations Shouldn't Invest in EV Infrastructure?

In this episode of The Social Housing Round Table, Elaine Middleton welcomes Giles Desforges, CEO of Energy Park, to explore the growing conversation around EV (Electric Vehicle) charging in the…

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

This week’s Round Table was all about compliance and why we need to start hearing from the people who actually use the tools we pay for. Replay ready YouTube >> youtu.be/ilPXlJxK9pc Apple >> podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... Audible >> shorturl.at/eBtnx Spotify >> shorturl.at/TloPr

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Tackling Non Compliance in Building Safety

This week on The Social Housing Round Table, Matt Baird was joined by David Stevens (Birmingham City Council) and Alastair Thorpe (True Compliance) for a grounded and genuinely thought-provoking…

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

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Tackling Non Compliance in Building Safety

This week on The Social Housing Round Table, Matt Baird was joined by David Stevens (Birmingham City Council) and Alastair Thorpe (True Compliance) for a grounded and genuinely thought-provoking…

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Replay: Elaine’s Round Table on unlocking PRS partnerships to help end homelessness. YouTube >> youtu.be/fJc89L-m3xI Apple >> shorturl.at/g4pKw Audible >> shorturl.at/eBVqJ Spotify >> shorturl.at/P8Dkz

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Bluesky Post Replay available: Matt Baird’s Round Table on legal risks, compliance, and governance in housing. YouTube >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8zL... Apple >> shorturl.at/rHDFm Audible >> shorturl.at/BtNAp Spotify >> shorturl.at/PA961

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

In yesterday's leadership focussed Round Table, James Batchelor MBE and CEO of Alertacall shared what he’s learned from speaking directly to senior leaders across the sector. YouTube: youtu.be/3oseRXAdHjU Apple: shorturl.at/tTtoS Spotify: shorturl.at/exAn4 Audible: shorturl.at/9rKEB

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5 Lessons Learned From Talking to 50 Housing Leaders

What do you learn when you sit down with 50 housing leaders across the UK and ask what’s really going on? In this Alertacall-supported episode, technologist and social entrepreneur James Batchelor…

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

We find out what happens when Sweden’s SällBo project designs housing that brings generations + cultures together with Dragana Curovic from Eurhonet. Replay ready now. YouTube >> youtu.be/fUpIY2zgRFM Apple >> shorturl.at/OXbqX Audible >> shorturl.at/PggGY Spotify >> shorturl.at/YulqJ

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Combatting Loneliness Through Multi-Generational Living

Bridging Generations, Building Communities: Lessons from Sweden’s SällBo Project In this powerful international edition of The Social Housing Round Table, Dragana Curovic from Eurhonet (the European…

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

This week’s Round Table featured CIH + NHF in conversation about the Housing Community Summit, collaboration and community. Replay now live: YouTube: youtu.be/2XourpYA2rg Apple: shorturl.at/yLW0t Spotify: shorturl.at/Chj4c Audible: shorturl.at/fkOJD

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CIH and NHF: Joining Forces to Boost Community and Collaboration

In this episode of The Social Housing Round Table, we were joined by Simon Nunn (NHF) and Alexandra Gibson (CIH) to discuss collaboration, community and the upcoming Housing Community Summit. This…

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Catch Matt Baird’s Round Table replay: leaders discuss trust, change, and tech in housing. YouTube >> youtu.be/7SJuaaAbYLc Apple >> shorturl.at/8iwTv Audible >> shorturl.at/TSxus Spotify >> shorturl.at/DqmvR

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Missed Matt Baird’s Round Table? Catch the replay for sharp insights on AI, leadership, and the future of work. YouTube >> youtu.be/0t0SNpsElDk Apple >> shorturl.at/2Dpr2 Audible >> shorturl.at/wFsfE Spotify >> shorturl.at/n8FxS PodBean >> www.podbean.com/eas/pb-vsv6a...

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Leadership isn’t a title — it’s how you show up. Janine Green joined TSHRT to share why inspiring others and challenging poor practice matters at every level. Replay available now: YouTube >> youtu.be/NOkyX34aY6Q Apple >> rb.gy/tjrzpr Audible >> rb.gy/smpbqz Spotify >> rb.gy/tpsqsl

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Female Leadership in Social Housing - A Question of Trust?

In this episode of The Social Housing Round Table, Janine Green takes a candid look at leadership, not just in the boardroom, but at every level of the housing sector. She explores why inspiring…

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Yesterday’s Round Table with Guy Horne (HSPG) tackled a big question: How can we prevent temporary accommodation from bankrupting local authorities? The replay's up now! YouTube >> youtu.be/V0qM5nmuA2s Apple >> shorturl.at/DQdYZ Audible >> shorturl.at/1y9fL Spotify >> shorturl.at/WzTqu

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Preventing Temporary Accommodation Bankrupting Councils

This week’s Social Housing Round Table welcomed Guy Horne, CEO of HSPG, for an in‑depth look at how we can prevent temporary accommodation from bankrupting local authorities. The conversation ranged…

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Yesterday’s Social Housing Round Table explored communities within communities within communities with Jamie Adam of Berneslai Homes. The replay's up 👇 YouTube >> youtu.be/1za8CfiyXXc Apple >> shorturl.at/UOJpj Audible >> shorturl.at/YikE8 Spotify >> shorturl.at/NahZz

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Communities of Communities in Communities - Future Engagement

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Samantha Whenman led a session full of insight in yesterday's Round Table where she asked what it actually means to be competent and qualified in housing. The replay’s now up. YouTube >> youtu.be/pxxQyE3OG2Q Apple >> shorturl.at/6sp6V Audible >> shorturl.at/DITXz Spotify >> shorturl.at/GVvWp

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What Does it Mean to Be Competent and Qualified in Housing?

This week’s Round Table tackled a deceptively simple question: what does it really mean to be competent and qualified in social housing?

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

This week’s Round Table asked: how are young people really experiencing careers in housing? Replay available now 👇 YouTube >> youtu.be/lAvbWz0Cw0Y Apple >> shorturl.at/rOBW7 Audible >> shorturl.at/pJoLb Spotify >> shorturl.at/zMjIP

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Special leadership edition of the Social Housing Round Table now available to watch. Evie Copeland shared sharp insight into engagement, trust and change. Watch the replay. YouTube >> youtu.be/e3Tx0zebYB4 Apple >> shorturl.at/0RUwL Audible >> shorturl.at/EXMkG Spotify >> shorturl.at/25DUJ

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

This week’s Round Table featured the five candidates for CIH Vice-President. They shared what drives them and what change they want to see. Replay now available. YouTube >> youtu.be/BFbn0hnkiZQ Apple >> shorturl.at/Lt8Vy Audible >> shorturl.at/ocqg8 Spotify >> shorturl.at/blYyX

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Yesterday's Round Table asked: What if an ASB case isn’t ASB? Sharon Murphy and Jack Madge led a conversation on definition, accountability & compassion. Check it out: YouTube >> youtu.be/lOcKqsZIYRE Apple >> shorturl.at/cjvBw Audible >> shorturl.at/B6ZLq Spotify >> shorturl.at/XpZJT

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

A powerful session yesterday with Joe Williams from Settle on listening to feedback, owning mistakes and building better services through culture change. Catch the replay: YouTube: youtu.be/VVz21L5hwLs Apple: shorturl.at/PBuga Spotify: shorturl.at/mm9dh Audible: shorturl.at/rnZyc

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Driving Change Through Resident Voices

What does it look like when a housing provider fully commits to listening, reflecting and responding to feedback, not just in principle, but in practice?In t...

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Register for our next Social Housing Round Table this Tuesday where we are joined by Joe Williams from Settle. 👇 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Our next Social Housing Round Table session sees us joined by Joe Williams of Settle to give the highlights and insights following the strategic and operational changes made in their Housing Association to drive change through the resident voice. More in comments 👇

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

This week we were joined by Devonshires to discuss inquests - what happens after a resident dies and what the law really expects from landlords. Replay’s live 👇 YouTube >> youtu.be/ZFnxMQn9Mcc Apple >> shorturl.at/htgBo Audible >> shorturl.at/pIhaR Spotify >> shorturl.at/0Ql8V

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Inquests in Social Housing: What you Need to Know

This week’s Social Housing Round Table sponsored by Devonshires focused on a sensitive but essential topic: inquests.Joined by Samantha Grix and Charlotte Gr...

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

This week’s Round Table tackled the brutal realities of damp and mould. James Green (Breathe Pure) asked: what’s changed in the last 5 years? Too little. Replay’s up. YouTube >> youtu.be/9Jb8AxH1nlc Apple >> shorturl.at/7LOGn Audible >> shorturl.at/Ucjr4 Spotify >> shorturl.at/LsHro

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Beyond the Surface: The Real Cost of Damp and Mould

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Yesterday's Round Table was 🔥 Elaine Middleton asked: is the sector actually willing to change, or just saying the right things while doing the same old stuff? Watch the replay 👇 YouTube: youtu.be/DBawu6KBy_8 Spotify: shorturl.at/1lHRD Apple: shorturl.at/Ve0kd Audible: shorturl.at/namq0

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Does Social Housing Have a Willingness to Change?

In this week’s powerful episode of The Social Housing Round Table, Elaine Middleton led a frank and impassioned discussion around the sector’s willingness—or...

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Matt is back with another installment of The Social Housing Round Table this coming Tuesday. He will be joined by guest Chris Holloway (CIHCM) of Greatwell Homes to discuss TSM scores and their accuracy on complaints in comparison to customer satisfaction. More in comments 👇

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Yesterday, Jo Leckie and Clare Paterson shared new survey findings on Knowledge & Information Management - and why what we collect matters just as much as how. Catch the replay: YouTube >> youtu.be/jJtHSqqpwGU Apple >> shorturl.at/Gz46n Audible >> shorturl.at/rIA56 Spotify >> shorturl.at/qWTCq

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Survey Results: Benchmarking Knowledge and Information Management (KIM)

This week’s Social Housing Round Table featured Jo Leckie and Clare Paterson, who returned to the Round Table to share findings from their benchmarking surve...

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

There is no online Social Housing Round Table next Tuesday as Matt and Elaine are off to #CIHBrighton25 where they will be running three live events. We are back online on the 13th May with Jo Leckie and Clare Paterson to discuss KIM! More details to follow soon. We'll see you there!

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

We're joined tomorrow by the wonderful Dr. Eve Blezard of the Chartered Institute to discuss Awaab's Law and what the government's plans are for taking it forward. REMEMBER: Joining is free, you just have to register 👇 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... 📅 When: Tuesday 29/04 at 11am 📍 Where: Zoom

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

This week’s Social Housing Round Table was joined by Sarah Daly from Agile Homes leading a cracking session on long-term thinking and tenant impact. Catch the replay: YouTube >> youtu.be/_kwtJ7qT1wQ Apple >> shorturl.at/2Iz31 Audible >> shorturl.at/Ib1qV Spotify >> shorturl.at/XLx1V

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Bringing Development and Asset Teams Together for the Benefit of Tenants

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Tomorrow at 11am, the 172nd episode of The Social Housing Round Table will go live with our host, Matt Baird who will be joined by the fantastic Simon Elsworth (Operations Manager at Sovereign Network Group). More in comments >>

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Simon Elsworth of Sovereign Network Group joins us for The Social Housing Round Table episode 172 next week. We'll be looking at hiring in the Social Housing sector, with specific focus on sector knowledge and history. More in comments 👇

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The Social Housing Round Table @theshrt.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

In tomorrow's session of The Social Housing Round Table, we are being joined by the founder of Elehan Consulting, Stewart Davison to remind us of the transformative tools we found then forgot in a session titled: 'COVID's Tech Legacy'. More in the comments 👇

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