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Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland is a professional body for people working in the housing sector with around 2,500 members in Scotland.
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📢 🏠 Scottish Housing Day launches new report on links between homes and health 👇

'Healthy Homes, Healthy Futures' has been released to mark this year's Scottish Housing Day, which takes place today, and explores the many ways housing impacts on every aspect of our health.

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📆 Mark your calendar for the CIH Scotland Housing Awards 2026

Join us for an evening of recognition, networking, and inspiration as we honour those who've delivered positive outcomes for their communities across the sector in Scotland

Book your ticket ⬇️
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October 7, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) president Evie Copland has launched ‘Behind Every Home’, her presidential campaign showcasing the real impact of housing professionals across the UK and Ireland.
Evie Copland launches ‘Behind Every Home’ CIH presidential campaign
Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) president Evie Copland has launched ‘Behind Every Home’, her presidential campaign showcasing the real impact of housing professionals across the UK and Ireland.
www.scottishhousingnews.com
October 6, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Join us at Scotland's Housing Awards 2026 for an evening dedicated to recognising the creativity, passion and innovation across the housing sector in Scotland

Tickets are available for both members and non-members:
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September 30, 2026 at 9:01 AM
🏘️📢 CIH Scotland has responded to the latest quarterly housebuilding statistics released today by the Scottish government.

Gillian McLees, national director of CIH Scotland, commented: "These latest statistics continue to show a significant and worrying decline in housebuilding in Scotland. (Cont.)
September 29, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Our Policy & Practice Manager @ashleycihcm.bsky.social is at the Scottish Parliament this morning to give evidence to the Finance and Public Administration Committee as part of its pre-budget scrutiny for 2027-28.

You can watch the evidence session live here: shorturl.at/7C13m
Finance and Public Administration Committee | Scottish Parliament TV
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September 23, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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Lovell Partnerships has handed over the first seven affordable homes at Winchburgh built for Wheatley Homes East ahead of Scottish Housing Day.
Lovell hands over first affordable homes at Winchburgh
Lovell Partnerships has handed over the first seven affordable homes at Winchburgh built for Wheatley Homes East ahead of Scottish Housing Day.
www.scottishhousingnews.com
September 16, 2026 at 8:29 AM
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With Scottish Housing Day focussing on the link between housing and health, Matt Hamill, head of policy and impact at Homeless Network Scotland, argues that housing policy is public health policy.
Matt Hamill: A healthier nation starts at home
With Scottish Housing Day focussing on the link between housing and health, Matt Hamill, head of policy and impact at Homeless Network Scotland, argues that housing policy is public health policy.
www.scottishhousingnews.com
September 16, 2026 at 6:58 AM
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 For #ScottishHousingDay, a new #HLINBlog from Julia Wait, who shares how her own thinking about ageing in rural Scotland led her to explore community-led housing as a genuine alternative to traditional retirement housing.

Read at: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/A-Bett...
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September 16, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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To mark Scottish Housing Day and its theme of Healthy Homes, Healthy Futures, Hillcrest chief executive John Alexander and deputy chief executive Fiona Morrison have recorded a video discussion about what it takes to keep people well housed and well supported.
Video: John Alexander and Fiona Morrison discuss healthy homes, healthy futures
To mark Scottish Housing Day and its theme of Healthy Homes, Healthy Futures, Hillcrest chief executive John Alexander and deputy chief executive Fiona Morrison have recorded a video discussion about what it takes to keep people well housed and well supported.
www.scottishhousingnews.com
September 16, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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🏠Healthy by Design: What Makes A Truly Healthy Home?

As #ScottishHousingDay highlights the links between housing and health, Carbon Futures considers how better building performance can support healthier, more comfortable and more affordable homes.

👉 www.carbonfutures.co.uk/healthy-by-d...
Healthy by Design: What Makes A Truly Healthy Home? - Carbon Futures
www.carbonfutures.co.uk
September 16, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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Now that we’ve had two weeks to look over it, our reaction to the Programme for Government is out today. Our central question: what does it mean for health inequalities? The PfG is certainly ambitious, but it's not clear how far beyond intention it will go.
Read the briefing here: buff.ly/eoViETB
https://scothealthequity.org/beyond-ambition-what-does-scotlands-new-programme-for-government-mean-for-health-inequalities
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September 16, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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To mark Scottish Housing Day, Almond Housing Association (AHA) is welcoming tenants into its office for breakfast, cooking demonstrations, free healthy meal packs, energy advice, and warm home support amongst other offerings. 
Almond welcomes tenants to office to promote conversations on healthy homes
To mark Scottish Housing Day, Almond Housing Association (AHA) is welcoming tenants into its office for breakfast, cooking demonstrations, free healthy meal packs, energy advice, and warm home support amongst other offerings. 
www.scottishhousingnews.com
September 16, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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To mark #ScottishHousingDay, South Ayrshire Council is hosting an open day at Ayr Central Shopping Centre, where you can find out more about their housing services, speak to their friendly team, and meet their partner organisations.

It's open until 4pm, so why not pop along if you're in the area 👇
September 16, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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This Scottish Housing Day, Riverside Scotland is highlighting the different ways it is helping people thrive through investment in homes, affordability support and innovative housing services.
Riverside Scotland stories prove healthy homes are about more than bricks and mortar
This Scottish Housing Day, Riverside Scotland is highlighting the different ways it is helping people thrive through investment in homes, affordability support and innovative housing services.
www.scottishhousingnews.com
September 16, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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On Scottish Housing Day, Rural business organisation Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has asserted that good quality rural housing in Scotland is vital economic infrastructure.
SLE: Good quality housing is especially important for rural areas
On Scottish Housing Day, Rural business organisation Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has asserted that good quality rural housing in Scotland is vital economic infrastructure.
www.scottishhousingnews.com
September 16, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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🏠How investing in good housing improves health and supports the NHS to save resources

Read this great new blog from @publichealthscot.bsky.social to mark this year's #ScottishHousingDay 👇

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September 16, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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On Scottish Housing Day, Glen Oaks Housing Association is celebrating the people who help make its communities healthier and more supportive places to live.
Customer service award highlights impact of tenancy support visits at Glen Oaks
On Scottish Housing Day, Glen Oaks Housing Association is celebrating the people who help make its communities healthier and more supportive places to live.
www.scottishhousingnews.com
September 16, 2026 at 8:16 AM
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Mhairi Donaghy, associate director within the place, housing and economic investment team at the Scottish Futures Trust, delves into her work on town centre living to share how it could assist with wellbeing.
Mhairi Donaghy: How can the benefits of town centre living support our wellbeing
Mhairi Donaghy, associate director within the place, housing and economic investment team at the Scottish Futures Trust, delves into her work on town centre living to share how it could assist with wellbeing.
www.scottishhousingnews.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:19 AM
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Barrhead Housing has secured an additional year of funding for a life-changing mental health programme.
Barrhead Housing secures fresh funding for mental health programme
Barrhead Housing has secured an additional year of funding for a life-changing mental health programme.
www.scottishhousingnews.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:04 AM
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📢 🏠 Scottish Housing Day launches new report on links between homes and health 👇

'Healthy Homes, Healthy Futures' has been released to mark this year's Scottish Housing Day, which takes place today, and explores the many ways housing impacts on every aspect of our health.

buff.ly/rHUlaXJ
September 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
📢 🏠 Scottish Housing Day launches new report on links between homes and health 👇

'Healthy Homes, Healthy Futures' has been released to mark this year's Scottish Housing Day, which takes place today, and explores the many ways housing impacts on every aspect of our health.

buff.ly/rHUlaXJ
September 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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"Good housing key to thriving rural communities", SLE says.

In the run up to #ScottishHousingDay, Scottish Land & Estates highlights the importance of housing in supporting local jobs and building a stronger rural economy.

Read more here: www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/news/good-ho...
September 15, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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🏠With just over 1 week to go to #ScottishHousingDay, we're loving hearing about all the things you have planned to mark the day, like this great community event organised by Partick Housing Association, featuring advice on damp & mould, maintenance, energy, & bingo with prizes!

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September 8, 2026 at 10:02 AM
📢 First Minister John Swinney set out a five-year Programme for Government on Tuesday 1 September.

We outline what this means for housing in our new member briefing ➡️ buff.ly/aXDC4u1
September 3, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Check out how you can get involved in Scottish Housing Day here:

▶️ www.scottishhousingday.co.uk

Wednesday 16 September 2026
September 2, 2026 at 12:48 PM