The Social Housing Round Table

Bridging Generations, Building Communities: Lessons from Sweden’s SällBo Project

In this powerful international edition of The Social Housing Round Table, Dragana Curovic from Eurhonet (the European Housing Network) joins Matt Baird to share the story behind SällBo – an innovative, multi-generational housing project in Sweden designed to combat loneliness, strengthen community ties, and challenge assumptions about who belongs together.

From cultural integration to design thinking, Dragana unpacks how bringing together older people, refugees, and young adults under one roof not only worked, but thrived. This conversation explores what happens when providers trust people to self-organise, why housing design matters, and what the UK can learn from reimagining community from the ground up.

Big thank you to Case Management Solutions Group Ltd and Alertacall Ltd for sponsoring The Social Housing Round Table, without them, none of this would be possible.

In this episode of The Social Housing Round Table, we were joined by Simon Nunn (NHF) and Alexandra Gibson (CIH) to discuss collaboration, community and the upcoming Housing Community Summit.

This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the Summit was developed, why it’s rooted in sector-wide collaboration and the shared goal of building a stronger, more connected social housing community.

Simon and Alex also reflected on what true community engagement means in practice, how the two organisations work together across differences and why the sector can’t afford to operate in silos.

Big thank you to Case Management Solutions Group Ltd and Alertacall Ltd for sponsoring The Social Housing Round Table, without them, none of this would be possible.

In this Round Table session, host Matt Baird leads an open discussion on how leaders in social housing are building trust, managing change, and adopting new technologies. The panel shares practical examples of engaging with residents, navigating regulatory expectations, and using innovation to create positive impact. Listeners will come away with actionable insights to strengthen relationships, improve services, and prepare for the future of housing.

Big thank you to Case Management Solutions Group Ltd and Alertacall Ltd for sponsoring The Social Housing Round Table, without them, none of this would be possible.

In this Round Table session, host Matt Baird brings together industry leaders for a candid conversation on the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s landscape. From evolving customer expectations to the future of AI-powered solutions, the discussion explores practical strategies and forward-looking insights. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or actionable takeaways, this session delivers a thoughtful look at what’s next and how to prepare for it.

Big thank you to Case Management Solutions Group Ltd and Alertacall Ltd for sponsoring The Social Housing Round Table, without them, none of this would be possible.

In this episode of The Social Housing Round Table, Janine Green takes a candid look at leadership, not just in the boardroom, but at every level of the housing sector. She explores why inspiring others, challenging poor practice and fostering a culture of growth has never been more critical.

With resources stretched, complaints rising and complex cases on the increase, Janine argues that leadership is a choice we make daily, not a title we hold.

Tune in for practical insights on how to model the behaviours that drive genuine, lasting change.

Big thank you to Case Management Solutions Group Ltd and Alertacall Ltd for sponsoring The Social Housing Round Table, without them, none of this would be possible.

This week’s Social Housing Round Table welcomed Guy Horne, CEO of HSPG, for an in‑depth look at how we can prevent temporary accommodation from bankrupting local authorities.

The conversation ranged widely — from the structural causes of the current crisis to new approaches in homelessness prevention, future rent convergence, shared ownership, commercial-social partnerships, acquisitions, and the realities of working effectively with local authorities.

Packed with sector insight and grounded in real-world challenges, this is an essential listen for anyone interested in housing finance, homelessness, and sustainable solutions for local councils.

Big thank you to Case Management Solutions Group Ltd and Alertacall Ltd for sponsoring The Social Housing Round Table, without them, none of this would be possible.

When Jamie Adam of Berneslai Homes stepped in at short notice to lead The Social Housing Round Table, the conversation that followed proved anything but last minute.

Exploring the layered reality of “communities within communities within communities,” Jamie unpacked the challenges and opportunities that social landlords face in connecting with – and truly understanding – the people they serve.

From practical engagement to cultural understanding, this episode shines a light on how deep-rooted community structures work, how they overlap, and why one-size-fits-all approaches often fall flat.

Big thank you to Case Management Solutions Group Ltd and Alertacall Ltd for sponsoring The Social Housing Round Table, without them, none of this would be possible.

This week’s Round Table tackled a deceptively simple question: what does it really mean to be competent and qualified in social housing?

Led by Samantha Whenman, this session sparked honest debate about skills, standards, assumptions and accountability across the sector. With over 60 attendees, the conversation highlighted just how complex and overdue this discussion is.

From formal qualifications to lived experience, and from regulatory frameworks to on-the-ground realities, this session asked the sector to reflect on what it values, and how that translates into practice.

Big thank you to Case Management Solutions Group Ltd and Alertacall Ltd for sponsoring The Social Housing Round Table, without them, none of this would be possible.

This week’s Round Table focused on a vital question for the future of the sector: how are young people experiencing careers in social housing today?

Led by Meghan Rank and members of CIH Futures, this powerful session explored early career journeys, the structural barriers many face and what the sector must do to retain and support younger professionals.

You’ll also hear about the CIH Futures survey currently live - created to give voice to those under 35 working in housing and inform action on issues like progression, recognition, burnout and inclusivity.

A must-listen for anyone thinking seriously about the future of the workforce.

Big thank you to Case Management Solutions Group Ltd and Alertacall Ltd for sponsoring The Social Housing Round Table, without them, none of this would be possible.

In this special leadership-focused episode of The Social Housing Round Table, sponsored by Alertacall, we were joined by Evie Copeland, Director of Customers and Communities at Berwickshire Housing Association.

Evie brought honesty, experience and ambition to a wide-ranging discussion on transformational change through outstanding customer and stakeholder engagement. She shared what’s worked, what’s been hard and what it really takes to lead change from within.

Key discussion points included:

This conversation is essential listening.

Big thank you to Case Management Solutions Group Ltd and Alertacall Ltd for sponsoring The Social Housing Round Table, without them, none of this would be possible.