The Social Housing Round Table

Welcome to the Social Housing Roundtable, the podcast where we discuss the latest trends and innovations in social housing! In this episode, we're joined by Richard Walker, Home Services Director at Pickering and Ferens homes, who will be sharing their journey towards creating a more connected and engaged community for their older residents.    

Richard discusses the challenges they faced in communicating with residents and promoting health and wellbeing initiatives, and how they overcame these challenges through the implementation of PFH Connect. He shares the positive outcomes they've seen, including increased resident engagement, improved tenant satisfaction and a significant increase in attendance at wellbeing activities.    

Join us as we explore the benefits of PFH Connect and discuss how technology can be leveraged to reduce isolation, promote independence and improve the lives of older people living in social housing.    

Massive thanks to Alertacall Ltd for sponsoring the Round Table. Alertacall helps as many people as possible feel safe, connected and informed by combining ingenious technology and award winning human contact.

In this eye-opening episode of The Social Housing Round Table, we delve into the critical need for improved data and communication across the social housing sector.

It's evident that despite the tireless efforts of many dedicated individuals, the sector still faces significant challenges. This episode explores the issues of trust, accountability and communication, highlighting the urgent need for better collaboration and understanding.

We hear from Andrew Tod, who, in a session sponsored by SureServe, sheds light on the crisis in retrofitting social housing. He addresses the skills shortages, funding gaps and policy inconsistencies hindering progress. The discussion emphasises the importance of tenant-centric approaches, moving away from one-size-fits-all solutions and prioritising tenant well-being alongside Net Zero targets.

Join us for this crucial conversation as we explore the complexities of the social housing sector and discuss potential solutions for a more efficient and equitable future.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Sureserve and Alertacall Ltd, for supporting this session and enabling these vital discussions.

Join us for a lively discussion on a challenge that keeps every housing maintenance manager up at night: managing work in progress (WIP) repairs.

This week's Social Housing Round Table dives deep into the world of repairs, tackling the "WIP mountain" head-on.  Inspired by a "Social Housing" viral post from Duncan Palmer, this episode brings together a group of voices to share their experiences, insights and potential solutions for tackling those ever-growing repair lists.

Expect a candid conversation exploring the complexities of WIP in social housing, with no easy answers but plenty of shared learning. Tune in to discover how collaboration and knowledge sharing can help the sector finally get ahead of this persistent challenge.

A massive thank you to Duncan for joining us and to Alertacall Ltd for sponsoring the Round Table. Alertacall helps as many people as possible feel safe, connected and informed by combining ingenious technology and award winning human contact.

In this episode of The Social Housing Round Table, we're diving into a truly impactful session featuring the incredible Rachel Holliday from Time to Change West Cumbria.

Hear how Rachel, with the support of Alertacall Ltd, is making a tangible difference in her community to combat homelessness and learn how we can all make a difference. 

Tune in now and discover how collaboration and determination can create a brighter future for everyone.

A massive thank you to Rachel for joining us and to Alertacall Ltd for sponsoring the Round Table. Alertacall helps as many people as possible feel safe, connected and informed by combining ingenious technology and award winning human contact.

What are the biggest risks facing social housing in 2025? The answers might surprise you.

In our latest episode of the Round Table on 10th December 2024, we were joined by George Weyman and Adam Botterill of TPXimpact | B Corp™ to discuss their work so far on social housing data, what's to come and how you can get involved. 

A big thank you to TPXImpact for sponsoring this session and to Alertacall Ltd for sponsoring the round table in 2024. Alertacall helps as many people as possible feel safe, connected and informed by combining ingenious technology and award winning human contact.

In our latest episode of the Round Table on 3rd December 2024, we were joined by the wonderful Kate McArdell-Broome from Johnnie Johnson Housing.

We enjoyed opening up discussion on the digital engagement journey with customers and had some excellent input from attendees. Another fantastic episode!

A special thanks to Alertacall Ltd for sponsoring the 2024 Round Table series! Alertacall helps as many people as possible feel safe, connected and informed by combining ingenious technology and award winning human contact.

In our bonus Round Table session on Friday 29th November, we were joined by the incredible G15 SVLG team – Fiona Fletcher Smith, Aaron Dohnt, and Deborah Williams – for a special deep dive into their Social Value Week.

In this episode, we heard firsthand about the impactful initiatives happening within the G15, gained exclusive insights from their week dedicated to social value and even got to know some of the incredible award finalists. 

A special thanks to Alertacall Ltd for sponsoring the 2024 Round Table series! Alertacall helps as many people as possible feel safe, connected and informed by combining ingenious technology and award-winning human contact.

In our Round Table session today, we teamed up with the Chartered Institute of Housing for a powerful session focusing on the UN Women's 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign.

We were joined by Alison Inman OBE, Stephanie Morphew and James Strang from the Chartered Institute of Housing for a conversation about the #NoExcuse initiative and why it's crucial to stand against violence against women and girls - a fantastic session with some really great input and insights!

A special thanks to Alertacall Ltd for sponsoring the 2024 Round Table series! Alertacall helps as many people as possible feel safe, connected and informed by combining ingenious technology and award-winning human contact.