The new ambition for the future of health and care of the people of Kent and Medway has been set, following the final agreement of the Integrated Care Strategy.

Read the full strategy: ow.ly/T6T550Rakp3

#TogetherWeCan #KMIntegratedCareStrategy

Only 5 places left! Secure your place on the Centre for Leaning's knowledge and information management virtual classroom on 8th May at 10am.

Booking is via the Learning Hub: tinyurl.com/33xnscee

#ukhousing

The 2024 UK Housing Review, the essential encyclopaedia of housing data, launched last month.

🌟CIH members download it for FREE👉bit.ly/3IFRj9Y

🚨Not a member? Sign up & get it for free👉bit.ly/4cx4Qyj

🛒Or buy it👉bit.ly/3TXzUjD

Discussing racism can be challenging, but it deeply impacts many in the homelessness sector.

We spoke to Carmen Clarke about her work updating our 'Race, ethnicity and experiences of homelessness' course and how the sector responds to racism.

homeless.org.uk/news/race-ethn…

Calling all Sevenoaks Residents!

🏡 We’re reviewing our estate services, including grounds maintenance, communal area cleaning, window cleaning and more.

Share your views!

📍 Sevenoaks, Bat and Ball Centre

⏰ 25 April, 11am to 2pm

Find out more: ow.ly/nWmG50Rm5s0

🔈In partnership with Joseph Rowntree Foundation Nationwide Foundation and FrameWorks UK we have a new Chartered Institute of Housing webinar series starting on 14 May: Join us for practical, evidence-based guidance and tips for communicating about homes in the UK

For more info and to sign up👇

cih.org/blogs-and-arti…

👀Social housing tenants and staff: have you completed this survey to support a research project aimed at promoting tenant diversity and inclusion in the sector?

If not there's still time - deadline 30 April 👇

tpas.org.uk/diverse-voices…

The built environment industry has typically lagged when it comes to diversity. Alma Sheren investigates how it could catch up and reap the benefits ➡️ bit.ly/3w40hem

Taken from our member-exclusive publication, CIH Unlocked 🔓

#UKHousing #Construction

In our Follow up report on noise, 29% of landlords have made changes to their language and communication as a result of our recommendations. Changes include:
- shift in language
- staff training
- working with residents

View the full report: tinyurl.com/4ys7wfbu
#ukhousing

The new ambition for the future of health and care of the people of Kent and Medway has been set, following the final agreement of the Integrated Care Strategy.

Read the full strategy:
loom.ly/crgvgho

#TogetherWeCan
#KMIntegratedCareStrategy

A great opportunity for landlords to hear about our findings from the Follow up: Spotlight report on noise, the initiatives landlords have adopted, and our recommendations.

The FREE webinar will be held online on Wednesday 1 May: tinyurl.com/mwh2z48y

#ukhousing

Stalking is fixated, obsessive unwanted attention from another person which makes you feel pestered/ scared/anxious/harassed including unwanted communication & gifts, following/spying on you. Find support at domesticabuseservices.org.uk
#KnowSeeSpeakOut #NationalStalkingAwarenessWeek

Are you ready to power your home sustainably? #SolarTogetherKent the group buying scheme for solar panels is open for another round!

Find out more: loom.ly/1mSTyYw

Let’s get moving towards a #GreenerKent together! ☀️🏡🌱
#RenewableEnergy #SustainableLiving

Close your kitchen door at night to protect your home and family. It acts as a barrier to smoke and fire, holding it back for between 10 and 30 minutes.

Smoke alarms + closed doors = the best chance of safe escape.

More advice, here: kent.fire-uk.org/smoke

Looking for quick and easy ways to #SaveEnergy , lower your bills and reduce your #CarbonFootprint ? 🌍
Whether you’re a homeowner, a renter, a student, or you live with your parents, there are many things you can do. Check our quick tips now 👉 ensvgtr.uk/BT6zg

There is a range of services to help people experiencing #DomesticAbuse in #Kent #Medway including 1-2-1 support. Specialists (IDVAs) can advise on how to stay safer in a current situation & safely leave an abusive relationship. Discover: domesticabuseservices.org.uk #KnowSeeSpeakOut

We know that the number one workplace practice that people aged over 50 themselves say would help them to work longer is flexible working.

How can your organisation become more age-friendly? agewithoutlimits.org/resources/five…

There is a range of services to help those experiencing #DomesticAbuse in #Kent #Medway including 1-2-1 support. Specialists (IDVAs) can advise on how to stay safer in a current situation & safely leave an abusive relationship domesticabuseservices.org.uk