More than 100 activists gathered in person and online on the 11th October to plan a national tenants and residents (housing) union. The event was organised by SHAC as the basis for forming an independent action group that can transform the vision into reality. Attendees included those leading local action on their estates, regional groups… Continue reading Conference Agrees to Build a Housing Union
By George Morris I am a resident of Abbeyfield Chester, a retirement scheme that claims its residents enjoy supported housing with “high standards of accommodation, companionship and a support service designed to promote independence”; at least that’s according to the Abbeyfield website. They also claim to treat residents with dignity and respect. This is all… Continue reading The Great Abbeyfield Illusion
By Harold May* I have spent the 47 years of my adult working life employed in social housing. I am therefore well aware of what constitutes best practice, and by the same measure, what evidences bad practice. Due to a change in personal circumstances, I recently moved into a almshouse belonging to a local charity.… Continue reading The Wild and Unregulated World of Britain’s Almhouses
