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The Minister for Housing and Local Government, Julie James AM, has responded formally to the recommendations of the Independent Review of Affordable Housing Supply. Reacting to the Minister’s response, Tai Pawb’s director, Alicja Zalesinska, said: “Tai Pawb is broadly pleased that the Minister has set out an ambitious programme for affordable housing in accepting all-but-one … Continued
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Written by Debbie Green, Chief Executive – Coastal Housing Coastal Housing Group is a housing association based in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend and Carmarthen. With 257 staff in March 2018 we were just big enough to be covered by the gender pay reporting requirements, but as an organisation that is a Living Wage Foundation … Continued
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It’s been difficult lately to attend a meeting or event and not hear those four little letters – G D P R at some point during the day. As our members work out what the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) means for them across a range of their functions, some have started asking us how … Continued
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Ten national housing and support organisations have joined forces to propose a funding solution which aims to safeguard homelessness and housing-related support services for over 60,000 of the most vulnerable people in Wales. The Housing Matters report outlines the case for a new Homelessness and Housing-Related Support Grant, which has been backed by Cymorth Cymru, … Continued
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There is a chronic shortage of accessible and adaptable housing available for disabled and older people, and urgent action is needed to address this shortage. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) report highlights the lack of strategic planning and delivery of accessible homes locally, regionally and nationally. 26% of people in Wales are disabled and … Continued
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Tai Pawb and Disability Wales both believe that effective administration of housing adaptation services is an essential requirement in supporting independent living and wellbeing for older and disabled people in Wales. Adaptation services must be delivered in a consistent manner that meets both current and future needs. Scrutiny of these services must provide an accurate … Continued
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Tai Pawb is delighted to announce that Amanda Attfield has taken on the role of Chair of the Welsh Housing Equality Network (WHEN). Amanda joined the Housing Sector in Wales in 2014, after working in local government, the private, voluntary, and independent sectors. She is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and … Continued
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There are many challenges and uncertainties ahead following the recent referendum vote. Community cohesion through such times is paramount as feelings run high and the latest statistics already show that hate crime has increased since the vote took place. Our recent event looked at good practice for dealing with issues such as the resettlement of … Continued
