The Social Housing Round Table

Social Value Week Round Up

In our bonus Round Table session on Friday 29th November, we were joined by the incredible G15 SVLG team – Fiona Fletcher Smith, Aaron Dohnt, and Deborah Williams – for a special deep dive into their Social Value Week.
In this episode, we heard firsthand about the impactful initiatives happening within the G15, gained exclusive insights from their week dedicated to social value and even got to know some of the incredible award finalists. 
A special thanks to Alertacall Ltd for sponsoring the 2024 Round Table series! Alertacall helps as many people as possible feel safe, connected and informed by combining ingenious technology and award-winning human contact.

16 Days of Activism Against Domestic Abuse

In our Round Table session today, we teamed up with the Chartered Institute of Housing for a powerful session focusing on the UN Women's 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
We were joined by Alison Inman OBE, Stephanie Morphew and James Strang from the Chartered Institute of Housing for a conversation about the #NoExcuse initiative and why it's crucial to stand against violence against women and girls - a fantastic session with some really great input and insights!
A special thanks to Alertacall Ltd for sponsoring the 2024 Round Table series! Alertacall helps as many people as possible feel safe, connected and informed by combining ingenious technology and award-winning human contact.

The ethics of allocating social hosuing to create mixed communities

In this Round Table session, we were joined by the wonderful Jess Page of Bridge Housing Solutions and opened up conversation on the ethics of allocating social housing and whether the lettings process is creating equitable communities or simply willing to allow some people with vulnerabilities into any home that might just "do the job", regardless of the community around them.Massive thanks go to Bridge Housing Solutions for sponsoring this session and to Alertacall for sponsoring this episode. Alertacall helps as many people as possible feel safe, connected and informed by combining ingenious technology and award-winning human contact.

Mentally Healthier Social Housing

In this Round Table session, we looked at the links between social housing and mental health, considering children's experiences and offering some real-life examples of how to improve mental health using housing association tools. This was the final session of the incredible 'Health and Housing' series from the collaboration between whg and The Social Housing Round Table and we were joined by Connie Jennings, Charlotte Rainer and Edward Davie! Of course, massive thanks go to whg for sponsoring the 'Health and Housing' series and to Alertacall for sponsoring this episode. Alertacall helps as many people as possible feel safe, connected and informed by combining ingenious technology and award-winning human contact.

Is it Time to Rebrand Scrutiny with Claire Blacka from Tentacles Consultancy

Today we were joined by Claire Black of Tentacles Consultancy to discuss whether tenant's scrutiny needs a rebrand! This episode of The Social Housing Round Table has been kindly sponsored by Alertacall. Alertacall helps as many people as possible feel safe, connected and informed by combining ingenious technology and award-winning human contact.

Unify Networks: Promoting Diversity of Thought - Now What's Next?

Today we were joined by Dami Sosanya Co-Chair of Unify Network and Alozie Ohuonu Vice Chair of Unify Network to discuss Promoting Diversity of Thought - Now What's Next?
This episode of The Social Housing Round Table has been kindly sponsored by: Alertacall helps as many people as possible feel safe, connected and informed by combining ingenious technology and award-winning human contact.

Consumer Standards: Older and Vulnerable Residents

Todays we were joined by Sir Norman Lamb Former Member of Parliament and Minister of State for Care and Support for this special SHRT with Alertacall to discuss Consumer Standards: Older and Vulnerable Residents
 
This episode of The Social Housing Round Table has been kindly sponsored by: Alertacall helps as many people as possible feel safe, connected and informed by combining ingenious technology and award-winning human contact.

Why Mental Health First Aid alone isn't the answer

Todays host Elaine Middleton was joined by Jennie Blake, Founder, Trainer and Consultation to talk about why mental health first aid alone isn't the answer.
This episode of The Social Housing Round Table has been kindly sponsored by: Alertacall helps as many people as possible feel safe, connected and informed by combining ingenious technology and award-winning human contact.

Report Launch ‘Home Encounters’ : Understanding and improving the emotional impact of home visits

Today we were joined by Dr Hannah Absalom, Research consultant to discuss the launch of the report "Home Encounters"
 
This episode of The Social Housing Round Table has been kindly sponsored by: Alertacall helps as many people as possible feel safe, connected and informed by combining ingenious technology and award-winning human contact.

Engaging Residents in sustainability strategy, development and delivery

Today we were joined by Amelie Treppass Research Director from Blue Marble Research, Sonali Patel Research Director from Blue Marble Research and Laura Shellard Head of Sustainability from Notting Hill Genesis This episode of The Social Housing Round Table has been kindly sponsored by: Alertacall helps as many people as possible feel safe, connected and informed by combining ingenious technology and award-winning human contact.