Edited by Tracey Copeland
Audit Committees 2012, National Housing Federation, 4th December 2012, Birmingham
Posted 11.10.12
In an increasingly challenging world this is a key housing conference to get up-to-date with the latest developments affecting audit committees.
With speakers including Paul Tennant of Orbit Group, Fiona Underwood of Bromford Housing Group and Stephen Harrison from the National Fraud Authority, the event will examine the role of audit committees in an increasingly challenging and risky environment where housing associations have to make difficult decisions on a daily basis and look at how they can help limit their exposure to risks, keep ahead in a constantly changing environment and set controls that are fit for purpose.
Key topics include:
The event will offer the opportunity to:
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Sheltered Housing Conference, Capita Conferences, 5th December 2012, London
Posted 11.10.12
Capita's 9th Sheltered Housing Conference comes at a pivotal time for providers of social housing and care.
With the introduction of the Welfare Reform Act and the Health and Social Care Act, there is increasing pressure to ensure organisations work effectively and efficiently to deliver high quality sheltered housing that meets the needs of the most vulnerable members of society.
This timely conference brings together expert speakers to provide guidance on providing cost-effective sheltered housing.
With current entrants into sheltered housing tending to be older and having increasingly complex needs, delegates can learn best practice guidance on providing a service that prolongs independence, prevents social isolation and reduces the need for more acute intervention.
Showcasing innovative approaches to utilising assets to provide added-value, this event focuses on key issues including:
Delegates will hear from leading experts on issues such as funding, improving sheltered housing, how the housing sector can become a key partner in the new health landscape, the Welfare Reform Act, Health and Social Care Act and gain valuable guidance on outcomes, tenant engagement and joint working.
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Digital Communications and Social Media Conference, Chartered Institute of Housing, 6th December 2012, Birmingham
Posted 11.10.12
Following on from their first sell out digital communications and social media event, CIH are delivering a second conference focusing on latest digital developments necessary to successfully engage with customers and supporters.
The event aims to provide answers to questions such as 'how can you transform the way we work using social media and other digital tools? What are the business benefits?'. It will also look at the potential of platforms such as LinkedIn, twitter and facebook .
Delegates will learn how social media and digital platforms can be used to influence, communicate and innovate both internally and externally. Through the use of case studies, exercises and examples of real success stories delivered by social media experts many working in housing today, they can find out how to embrace 'going digital' and get expert advice during the breaks and at the 'genius bar' throughout the day.
This event will be of interest to anyone using or wanting to use social media and other digital platforms within their organisation. It will be of interest to anyone looking to strengthen their brand, build customer relationships and stay at the leading edge of emerging digital technology.
It is particularly relevant for staff and managers involved in Business Excellence, customer insight and engagement, PR and communications.
Anyone can join the conversation before, during and after the event on twitter using the hashtag #cihsocmed12.
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The Housing Law Conference, Housing Law Practitioners Association, 11th December 2012, London
Posted 12.10.12
With rapid changes in housing legislation to content with, this event provides an opportunity to find out the latest legal updates in the field of housing.
The theme of this year's conference is young people, homelessness and housing. Speakers will include:
The conference will include seminars on Legal aid, The Localism Act, Capacity, Antisocial behaviour and Homelessness.
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Edited by Tracey Copeland
Reforming Housing Benefit: Capita Conferences: 27th September 2012
Posted 11.10.12
Capita's 2nd National Reforming Housing Benefit Conference, held in Manchester, addressed the challenges facing the housing and welfare benefit sector.
Stefan Czerniawski, Universal Credit, Director of Business Transformation from the DWP gave a keynote address to delegates on implementing Universal Credit and the latest progress. Mr Czerniawski spoke of how the Universal Credit aims to end benefit dependency and simplify the system for greater inclusion.
During the afternoon, delegates heard from Universal Credit Pathfinders and Direct Payment Pilot Demonstration Projects on best practice, examining the lessons learnt so far, the results from early implementation and empowering tenants to ensure financial inclusion.
Delegates attending found the day insightful and benefited from hearing updates and advice from key speakers from governing bodies, councils and housing bodies such as the Department for Communities and Local Government, the Department for Work and Pensions, Wigan Council, Shropshire Council and Wakefield and District Housing.
The next Housing Benefit conferences will take place in Scotland and Central London in early December.
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Tenant Engagement Conference: Capita: 28th September 2012
Posted 12.10.12
Capita's 12th National Tenant Engagement Conference, held in Central London, examined the growing emphasis on local accountability and tenant-led scrutiny, giving delegates advice on developing successful resident involvement initiatives.
Delegates heard best practice guidance on forming effective tenant panels and how to involve tenants in the decision-making process from key speakers from councils and housing associations, including Chris Stock, Resident Involvement and Scrutiny Manager from the London Borough of Croydon.
Expert speakers on the day gave delegates invaluable information and guidance on implementing co-regulation processes, engaging residents and achieving excellence in equality and diversity of resident involvement.
