The 2011 edition of this critically acclaimed Diary/Directory resource looks, among many other things at ‘Innovation in Hard Times’ and how Social Housing can continue to meet housing needs and develop new, innovative models of service delivery.

The essential social housing information contained in the diary has been thoroughly updated and continues to be the main reason why those at every level in the sector ensure they have their copy ready at hand at the start of each year.

The Social Housing Directory contents for 2011 include:
Information section:
	Introduction
	‘Innovation in Hard Times’. Now is the time when innovation is more important than ever, when small changes can make a big difference. Our feature article looks at innovative projects which show that things can improve and go on improving, even during the toughest of times and can offer inspiration and fire up our imaginations.
	‘The Mortgage Rescue Scheme’ – explains and shows how it is being rolled out in the various parts of the UK. With best practice schemes demonstrating how the industry is helping tenants to cope with the stresses and strains of the current financial crisis.
	'Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour’ – what is it, the ‘respect agenda’, the respect standard, landlord’s ten commitments, attitudes to anti-social behaviour, racial harassment, a history of ‘ASBOs’, developing policies and procedures, specialist support and training, enforcement or prevention, finding a balance and preventing youth nuisance (with case studies), useful contacts
	‘Homebuy’ – the three types
	The Decent Homes Targets
	Education Training
	Housing Facts and Figures
	Law summaries of legislation relevant to Housing
	Welfare/Financial Benefits – quick reference guides for Housing benefit and the other State benefits
	Homelessness - a guide to eligibility
	Grant Making Bodies and Charitable Trusts
Listings section:
	List of all local authorities with housing responsibilities, showing full addresses and contact details and details of devolved responsibilities to Stock Transfers, ALMOS or RSL
	List of larger Housing Associations and Groups with telephone, fax and email addresses
	List of National Housing Federations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
	National and regional contacts for Central and devolved UK government, Goverment-Related Organisations and other bodies
	Professional and Trade Bodies and Trade Unions
	Political Parties, International Contacts, Voluntary, Campaign and Special Interest groups
	Trade journals and magazines
	Consultants and relevant Commercial Organisations
	Guide to Training and Qualifications in Housing including a comprehensive list of Colleges and Universities offering CIH Accredited Courses

For information regarding the style and content of the Diary section of this Directory please refer to our calendar diary page

Social Housing Diaries available for 2011 Diary I – A5 Week to View, with Social Housing Directory Diary J – A5 Day to Page, with Social Housing Directory Diary O – A4 Week to View (Column Style), with Social Housing Directory