Head of Member Relations @natfednews, with a focus on net-zero housing and the quality of homes.
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1 Ahead of July’s general election @natfednews are calling on all political parties to embrace a quick win and commit to a renewed and bolstered Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund.
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Social housing residents on low incomes are especially vulnerable to energy price rises.
The govt must commit to its manifesto pledges on funding to make #SocialHousing more energy efficient.
This is the only long-term solution to making our homes affordable to heat.
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Our research out today in The Guardian shows the far-reaching consequences of cuts to #SupportedHousing.
People with support needs deserve the opportunity to live healthy, happy and independent lives.
We need a long-term funding and #PlanForHousing
👉 theguardian.com/society/2025…
ALT Headline in The Guardian newspaper reading 'Housing waits lead to discharge delays for mental health patients'
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Kate Henderson from @NatFedNews told us about the need for an 'outcomes-based' housing strategy to deliver more affordable and social homes in England.
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🚨Winter fuel payment deadline🚨
Pensioners have up until 🗓️ 21 December to apply for Pension Credit & receive the Winter Fuel Payment, worth up to £300.
Housing associations have been supporting their residents to apply for Pension Credit. 👇
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Good to discuss the govt’s housing ambitions & planning reforms with @mtpennycook
We know building social homes at scale will change lives, strengthen communities & boost growth, & we welcome govt’s commitment to restoring confidence & stability in the social housing sector.
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"We welcome @UKLabour's commitment to tackling the #HousingCrisis"
@KateNHF on @BBCBreakfast discussing the importance of planning reforms & housing targets.
To achieve the 1.5mill homes target, we need long-term funding & support for #SocialHousing at the next spending review.
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Join our webinar on Monday 9 December to hear the latest policy update from the NHF on our engagement with the government on Awaab’s Law, and from housing associations working to prepare for these new requirements.
Find out more - ow.ly/Nybo50UiQUr
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Join CIH and @natfednews as we reflect on the Better Social Housing Review two years on 🏠
Hear from a range of speakers from across the sector and have the opportunity to ask your questions 🌟
Book now ⬇️
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Good news! Government has committed £1.29bn to the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund.
This welcome boost in funding is essential to kickstarting the government’s Warm Homes Plan and helping tackle fuel poverty.
For more info ➡️ gov.uk/government/news/help-….
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Positive conversation with @AlexJJNorris and @mhclg earlier this week. The NHF are committed to working in collaboration with government on remediation.
However more funding is needed to ensure that money is not diverted from existing residents and new #SocialHousing
Minister @AlexJJNorris met social housing providers and regulators this week to discuss how we can work together to accelerate remediation of social housing.
Residents deserve to feel safe.
All of us - social landlords, regulators and government - have a part to play.
ALT A photo of Minister Alex Norris meeting social housing providers and regulators to discuss how we can work together to accelerate remediation of social housing.
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The effects of the housing crisis in rural areas are sometimes less discussed in the wider national narrative, so it's fantastic to see three pieces this week showing why a #PlanForHousing is so crucial for these communities, and some of the policy changes which might help 🧵
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Join our webinar on Monday 2 December as we reflect on the Better Social Housing Review two years on. You will get the opportunity to hear from a range of speakers from across the sector and ask questions.
Find out more - ow.ly/abmT50U7Kix
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"With more than 10 million people in England aged 65 and over, socially rented and affordable older people’s housing needs to be considered as a part of the mainstream housing offer."
@AnchorLaterLife for our #PlanForHousing series
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We welcome the £3.5 million funding announced to provide veterans at risk of #homelessness with a wraparound service and specialist support for employment and independent living.
The government is determined to ensure that homes will be there for heroes.
This morning @AlistairCarns and I hosted organisations who provide housing and support for veterans to discuss the steps we are taking to help all those who served and are in housing need.
ALT Ministers Pennycook and Carns meeting with organisations who provide housing and support to veterans.
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Today we launch our #PlanForHousing opinion piece series with @insidehousing
The series will reflect the diverse voices of the housing sector. 🏘️Coming together, we can clearly demonstrate the scale and ambition required from govt's upcoming long-term housing strategy.
ALT What should be in a long-term housing strategy? A #PlanForHousing opinion piece series with: NHF and Inside Housing
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Excellent meeting with @FloEshalomi Chair of @CommonsHCLG
The @natfednews and our housing association members are looking forward to contributing to the important work of the select committee under Florence’s leadership
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Good to meet @sianberry Green MP for Brighton Pavilion in Parliament.
Really constructive discussion about all things social housing including the need for a long term housing strategy, supported housing, retrofit and more!
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Tomorrow: @natfedevents webinar on the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 housing.org.uk/nhf_catalog/e…
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We welcome this boost to the affordable homes programme, which we've been urgently calling for.
This vital top-up will help prevent a collapse in delivery of much needed #SocialHousing
We look forward to a long-term housing strategy & funding at the next spending review. 🏘️
The government is acting to protect our social housing stock and build more affordable homes.
This weekend we've announced:
✅A £500m top-up to the Affordable Homes Programme.
✅A reduction of Right to Buy discounts.
✅Allowing councils to retain 100% of Right to Buy receipts.
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We strongly welcome this boost to the affordable homes programme. This vital injection of funding, which we’ve been urgently calling for, will help support housing associations to continue to deliver much needed social homes in the immediate term & prevent a collapse in delivery
Budget 2024: Rachel Reeves to announce £500m for new homes - including social rent
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