LGBT History Month Guest Blog: ‘Filling the void and honouring the past’
Towards the end of LGBT+ History Month, we hear from Ol and Harry. Oliver used to share an office with Tai Pawb, when he worked for Cymorth Cymru, and his husband, Harry, was a frequent visitor. It feels odd to write a joint blog. The last time we wrote one was on the blog here, […]
LGBT History Month Guest Blog: What it’s like being young and homeless
By Hia, an undergraduate at Aberystwyth University Not every homeless person is a rough sleeper. Some of us live in between the cracks and cement: whether it’s a colleague at work, or a student sitting next to you in assembly. The minute you leave the building, you’re left worrying about shelter and where you’ll get […]
The Salt and Light Approach – how Aelwyd Housing Association are tackling racial inequality head on
Sharon Lee, CEO Aelwyd Housing Association We have much to be proud of at Aelwyd Housing when it comes to racial equality. We have Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic representation at Board, Management Team, and Officer level. Our Board are committed to delivering the Deeds Not Words Pledge; and in the past six months […]
LGBT History Month Guest Blog: housing and support for older people
At the end of 2019, we produced, with Ross Thomas from Tai Pawb and Chris Thomas from Trivallis, our good practice guide (funded by Riverside) on LGBT+ older people and sheltered and retirement housing. Here’s why: “Many gay and lesbian people have faced years of discrimination. They have a right to appropriate housing and support […]
LGBT History Month Guest Blog: What are you doing to help shape history?
Hi everyone. I’m Craig, vice chair and chair-elect of Tai Pawb. I’ve been asked to prepare a blog for LGBT History Month – when the LGBT community and our allies come together to celebrate and reflect on all that it is to be Lesbian, Gay, Bi or Trans. So, where do I start? I’m not […]
Right to housing backed by key signatories
THE campaign to recognise housing as a fundamental right in Wales has been boosted by the backing of key signatories. Back the Bill here Releasing the names of principal supporters on Human Rights Day (10 December) – including signatories from housing, elected representatives and commissioners, academia, the charity and third sectors – ‘Back the Bill’ […]
A digital first as Newydd embarks on QED
Tai Pawb is thrilled to announce that Newydd Housing Association is the latest social landlord in Wales to embark on its QED journey. Moreover, it will be the first to undertake the initial stage of QED entirely digitally, helping Tai Pawb test and develop online platforms for group discussions and information collection. Newydd’s recently-appointed Chief […]
Social landlords urged to tackle lack of flooring in new-lets
Providers of social housing in Wales are being urged to tackle the lack of flooring provision in newly-let accommodation following new research into its impact on health and wellbeing. Currently, it is common practice for social landlords to let accommodation without providing furnishings, including carpets or alternative floor coverings. However, research undertaken jointly by tenant […]
Local housing provider achieves national equality mark
Social housing landlord, Merthyr Tydfil Housing Association (MTHA), has been successful in achieving a prestigious and nationally-recognised equality and diversity mark for housing providers. The QED Award (Quality in Equality and Diversity), developed by Welsh housing charity, Tai Pawb, provides a comprehensive framework for improving the equality and diversity impact of an organisation. Awarded by […]
Housing organisations urge politicians to “Back the Bill”
Back the Bill to end Wales’s Housing and Homelessness crisis All political parties in Wales are being urged to “Back the Bill” and commit to a legal right to adequate housing in their 2021 Welsh Parliament Election manifestos. And today (8 Oct) they have been shown a route-map to that legislation with the publication of […]