Category: Health

Mental Health and the Private Rented Sector

The 10th of October marked World Mental Health Day, a day when many organisations will flag their support for mental health.  How does a movement or sector contribute to better mental health and what can the private rented sector do to actively encourage better mental health for its tenants? First, an assessment of mental health …

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Disabilities, Equality and Inclusion in the Private Rented Sector

With the conclusion of the 2024 Paris Paralympics games and the visibility given to the determination, endeavor and success of so many disabled participants, it is timely to reflect on how our housing system supports and enables people with disabilities to fulfil their potential. Such reflection also comes at a time when Scotland’s Census Report …

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Health and Safety in Rented Properties

Tenancy deposit scheme SafeDeposits Scotland protects tenants deposits during their stay, but when it comes to keeping the property and its occupant safe, that duty falls on both the tenant and landlord. It is imperative that the landlord ensures their property is safe for the tenant to live in before they move into the property, …

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Getting Ahead with Health and Safety

2023 has been a year in which most in the housing and property sector have been playing catch up with health and safety developments. There have been a variety of health and safety issues emerge in the last few years and 2023 has been no different, with the problems around reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) …

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Making Friends: Tips for Connecting with Your Community

Moving to a new place is an exciting new adventure, but it can also be quite challenging when it comes to meeting new people and making friends. Even though you may be thrilled about the prospect of a fresh start, it’s perfectly normal to feel apprehensive about establishing a social life in an unfamiliar location. …

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World Mental Health Day

Why we need to get more comfortable talking about mental health in the workplace! Share reflect on another very important awareness day, and why we must do better to embed changes in mental health in the workplace, especially the housing and property sector. World Mental Health Day took place on 10th October and seeks to …

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