Katie Howells rounds off Housing Women Cymru’s week of action on sex for rent. Sex for rent has been in the media spotlight over the last year as adverts have appeared online offering free or low cost accommodation in return… Read more »
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Sex for rent – the true price of poverty
We must work together to raise awareness and end sex for rent, says Elizabeth Taylor. Aged 17, I left my family home; a rough council estate in the North. This was as a result of living in a small three-… Read more »
Sex for rent – the sharp end of the housing crisis
Let’s take action and work for a housing system that does not enable exploitation, says Tamsin Stirling. In November I watched the BBC drama Doing Money. It is about sex trafficking and modern day slavery in Britain and is extremely… Read more »
Safe as houses: Let’s end Sex for Rent
Julie Nicholas explains why Housing Women Cymru is supporting campaigns on issues that take place behind the closed doors of housing. Housing Women Cymru officially launched in 2013. The aim was to bring together housing professionals and activists from across… Read more »
Call for action to End Sex for Rent
A campaign launched this week by Housing Women Cymru, aims to raise awareness and end the offering of accommodation or reduced rent in return for sex or sexual acts. The launch, held at Theatre Soar in Merthyr Tydfil on Monday,… Read more »
Grŵp Cynefin goes for growth
A health board partnership is Grŵp Cynefin’s most ambitious yet as it moves to develop truly sustainable communities, says Shan Lloyd Williams. Evolution of the offering from social housing providers is accelerating faster than ever, as we all respond to the challenging… Read more »
What’s to be done about Universal Credit?
The roll-out of Universal Credit poses fundamental challenges for devolved services in Wales that demand leadership from Welsh Government, says Tamsin Stirling. Barely a week goes by without Universal Credit featuring in the media in one way or another. Stories… Read more »
And the winners are…
CIH Cymru has revealed the winners in this year’s Welsh Housing Awards. Recognised at the ceremony on Friday night were organisations and inspiring people from across the length and breadth of the Welsh housing sector. Every shortlisted project from the… Read more »
California dreaming
We need action on mental health and homelessness – not another report, argues Antonia Forte. One of the perks of retirement is the ability to take extended and numerous holidays: I took one to California last month. Not a fan… Read more »
New to the job- Michelle Thomas
New to the job is a feature where we meet people from across the sector who have taken on a new role. If you want to take part email ben.black@bronafon.org.uk What is your name? Michelle Thomas Where do you work and what… Read more »