Supported Housing has recently written an article on how and why it may be beneficial for members to claim enhanced Housing Benefit for Intensive Housing Management (also known as enhanced housing management and/or additional housing management).  The guidance refers to...

The Almshouse Association would like to make members aware of the new Complaints Handling Code which has been published by the Housing Ombudsman Service. The Code is meant to ‘a framework for high-quality complaint handling and greater consistency across landlords’...

The Almshouse Association would like to express its thanks to Stephen Morgan MP for raising the issue of Covid-19 testing in almshouses in Parliament last week. Mr Morgan asked: To the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what...

The Almshouse Association's Response to Chancellor’s Plan for Jobs The Almshouse Association welcomes the government’s efforts to protect jobs, particularly within the housing sector. We also welcome news of the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, but look forward to further clarification...

As the lockdown continues to ease around the nation, it is worth remembering to catch up with vital checks which may not have been undertaken as buildings were left understaffed or empty. A particularly important check at this time is...

On July 1st The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 came into effect for new ‘specified tenancies’. Existing tenancies will not be affected until April 1st 2021. Please look at our guidance below on what...

Property and Planning - June 20 Summary Guidance on electrical safety regulations Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published new guidance for landlords on how best to comply with The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented...

The Almshouse Association agrees with the Prime Minister that this is the moment to address the issues that we have failed to deal with for decades, particularly around community housing. Our member charities have faced difficulties in the planning stage...