Oversight of Housing, Health, and Safety Standards

In the wake of recent tragedies and the increased focus on health and safety in the housing industry, Campbell Tickell has published a comprehensive digital briefing document titled Could it happen here? The governance of housing health and safety. This guide is designed to help boards and executive teams of Private Registered Providers (PRPs) navigate the complex health and safety landscape, with a focus on England (with some applicability in Wales).

Board members do not need to be experts in all health and safety areas, but they should know which questions to ask and have enough knowledge to take assurance from the answers they receive. A summary version of the digital briefing document is available for free, containing the chapter outline and a couple of sample chapters.

The full briefing document, priced at £95 plus VAT, can be accessed here. It can be copied freely within the purchasing organization. A version for Wales is being prepared and will be available at no extra charge for previous purchasers. For those in Scotland, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations offers a Scotland version.

Being a board member of a PRP involves serious responsibilities, including several areas relating to health and safety. To ensure peace of mind, board members need to be as near certain as possible that the reports and advice they are receiving are accurate and well-founded. This guide aims to provide the necessary knowledge and understanding to achieve this.

In addition to the digital briefing document, Campbell Tickell's website offers other insightful articles, such as "Shared insight: Lessons from Campbell Tickell's WhatsApp CEO group" and "Campbell Tickell interview with the Housing Ombudsman".

The publication of this guide follows significant events in the housing industry, such as the disastrous fire at Grenfell Tower and the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak due to prolonged exposure to mould. These incidents have prompted action and new legislation around fire safety, resident engagement, and more.

Campbell Tickell has recently collaborated with their website to provide this valuable resource. An image by Mier Chen is associated with the article. The briefing document will be updated from time to time as statute and regulation changes. A re-send of the updated document to all purchasers is at no additional charge.