Equality in Housing

Hosted by Equality in Housing

BusinessInterviews guests

Website RSS feed

Episodes

Latest episode

Feb 2026

Language

EN-GB

About the show

Equality in Housing is a collaborative podcast between the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence and the Tenants Information Service. Our podcast hears stories from those working in housing, or housing related services, from people who have experienced barriers accessing housing of their choice and those doing research in under-investigated areas to really show the important role that accessible, inclusive housing can play in people's lives and to help inspire others who want to make a change for more positive housing futures for all.

Listen to episodes

26 recent

February 25, 202624 min

The LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge with Jack Mason

In this episode our hosts Dr Gareth Young (UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence) and Pedro Cameron (Tenants Information Service) are joined by Jack Mason who is the LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge Project Co‑ordinator for Stonewall Housing.In this episode Jack talks about the work that Stonewall Housing do, drawing on the latest data from their Impact Report, as well as talking about the different ways in which housing associations and service providers can ensure that LGBTQ+ people feel safe and secure, and can be their authentic selves, in their homes. Podcast notesYou can find out more about Stonewall Housing as well as the LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge here: https://stonewallhousing.org/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=14331052924&gbraid=0AAAAACaPxUarTCfruZz2MNZ_96aT3DmTl&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtfXMBhDzARIsAJ0jp3BIbPFUh1sjEKakQibWWohr2FmuF5drkuvLj5UDhR0OPX2EvFOKdNAaAmnrEALw_wcB Stonewall Housing’s Impact Report 2024-25: https://stonewallhousing.org/impact-report-24-25/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=14928263958&gbraid=0AAAAACaPxUboyl5Pdn4MQmKtKo4pkHaSL&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtfXMBhDzARIsAJ0jp3CoFSKajz8cb4gTOWbspe9WlFJsO5pvzygnFOMdJovzSGDN_AqACr4aAoI0EALw_wcB You can read more about the No Place Like Home research underpinning the Pledge here: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a620d960abd04e6cae4477f/t/5f92a0a515e85613786c68b5/1603444903001/no-place-like-home-final.pdf The Housing Studies Association’s LGBTQ+ Housing Research and Practice Network: https://www.housing-studies-association.org/pages/lgbtq-housing-research-and-practice-network

January 29, 202627 min

Housing for Complex Needs with Dr Sacha Hasan

In this episode of Equality in Housing, hosts Gareth Young (UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence) and Pedro Cameron (Tenants Information Service) are joined by Dr Sacha Hasan, Assistant Professor of Human Geography at Heriot-Watt University. Sacha's work centres around inclusive placemaking, just urbanism and wellbeing. In this conversation, our hosts speak with Sacha about a recent piece of work she has recently undertaken in partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Specialist Learning Disability Services alongside housing associations exploring the barriers that people with complex needs face when accessing suitable homes in Scotland. Podcast notesYou can read Sacha's full report here and here's a link to Sacha's bio. Scotland's Housing to 2040 strategyComing Home Implementation reportInformation about Dynamic Support RegistersInformation about the Independent Living Fund

September 16, 202545 min

Is there a seat at the T.A.B.L.E?

In this episode of Equality in Housing, hosts Gareth Young (UK Centre for Housing Evidence) and Pedro Cameron (Tenants Information Service) are joined by Kai Jackson who authored ‘Is There a Seat at the Table?’ report in her capacity as Tpas Associate. Kai led on this work exploring the underrepresentation of ethnic minority tenants in formal engagement structures within the UK social housing sector. In this episode we take a deep dive into the report to discuss the motivations behind the work and what Kai found. We discuss what tenant participation in England looks like at the moment and talk through what staff and residents feel about how well things are going. You can find the report on the Tpas website here. You can find out more about Kai’s work and connect with her on LinkedIn.

March 13, 2025Episode 327 min

Stigma and Intersectionality in Ageing: with Prof. Vikki McCall (Stirling University)

In this episode of Equality in Housing, hosts Gareth Young (UK Centre for Housing Evidence) and Pedro Cameron (Tenants Information Service) are joined by Professor Vikki McCall from the University of Stirling. Vikki shares insights from the Intersectional Stigma of Place-based Ageing (ISPA) project, a groundbreaking five-year study funded by the Economic and Social Research Council.We explore the barriers older and disabled people face in housing and communities, from place-based stigma to the lack of accessible, well-designed home adaptations. Vikki discusses the power of co-production, with over 140 community peer researchers gathering real-life experiences to shape more inclusive policies. We also hear about the Inclusive Living Alliance, a coalition working to create practical, stigma-free housing solutions that benefit everyone.Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on why housing plays a crucial role in ageing well, and how better design, policy, and collaboration can create more inclusive communities for all.● The ISPA project page can be found here. ● For more information on the Inclusive Living Alliance that is being developed, and how to get involved, click here.● You can read more about Vikki’s ‘Designing homes for healthy cognitive ageing’ here. ● Invisible Creations were discussed as a new way of thinking about the visual impacts of home adaptations to help increase their uptake and reduce stigma.

December 12, 202454 min

Gendering the Housing Emergency

In this episode we are joined by Alice Tooms-Moore, Senior Advocacy Officer from Shelter Scotland, and Lucy Hughes, Policy and Parliamentary Manager from Engender. In This episode we'll talk to Alice and Lucy about their recent report, Gender and the Housing Emergency, as well as exploring what the housing emergency looks like in Scotland, and in particular from a gendered perspective.

November 19, 2024Episode 226 min

200 Years of Right There: with Janet Haugh

In this episode, we speak to Janet Haugh, CEO of Right There. We chat to Janet about a new report published to mark 200 years of the charity. We talk about their work and the impact it has had over the years.

October 22, 2024Episode 124 min

Housing Diversity Network: with Mushtaq Khan

Equality in Housing returns for Series 2 with a conversation with Mushtaq Khan, Chief Executive of Housing Diversity Network. Pedro and Gareth spoke to Mushtaq about the work of HDN, the opportunities presented for the housing landscape by a new government, and the role housing associations should play in responding to racism, particularly in the context of the UK riots of 2024. https://www.housingdiversitynetwork.co.uk/ HDN has produced a Roundtable Briefing following the far-right violence in England in 2024. HDN has produced a 14-point plan to support tenants and communities through the riots. Better Social Housing Review Hope Not Hate

May 9, 202444 min

LGBTQ+ Homelessness: with Dr Edith England (Cardiff Met) and Dr Neil Turnbull (Cardiff University)

In this episode, we speak to Edith England (Cardiff Met University) and Neil Turnbull (Cardiff University) about LGBTQ+ housing and homeless. Edith and Neil talk us through their latest research project, which included an extensive survey of over 1000 young LGBTQ+ people about their housing situations. We talk about the policy and legislative landscape and explore what is needed to make the system fair. Podcast notes LGBTQ+ Homelessness Survey: https://www.instagram.com/lgbtqplushomelessnesssurvey/ UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence - BLOG: Is queer theory relevant to LGBTQ+ homelessness? By Edith England, Neil Turnbull, Oliver Townsend. Jul 2023. https://housingevidence.ac.uk/is-queer-theory-relevant-to-lgbtq-homelessness/ BLOG: What don’t we know about LGBTQ+ homelessness (and how you can help us address that). By Edith England and Neil Turnbull. Jun 2023. https://housingevidence.ac.uk/what-dont-we-know-about-lgbtq-homelessness-and-how-you-can-help-us-address-that/ Previous episodes referenced - with Rhiannon Sims: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hos-cache/episodes/Live-at-Scotlands-Housing-Festival-with-Rhiannon-Sims--Crisis-Scotland-e2i4ihe with Kelly Henderson: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hos-cache/episodes/Domestic-Abuse-With-Kelly-Henderson--Addressing-Domestic-Abuse-e1umrd3/a-a9ac86q Book reference in this episode - In The Dreamhouse by Carmen Maria Machado: https://serpentstail.com/work/in-the-dream-house/ More information coming soon about the research report and future focus groups.

April 9, 2024Episode 1832 min

Live at Scotland's Housing Festival: with Rhiannon Sims, Crisis Scotland

For this special episode we were delighted to be invited by the Chartered Institute of Housing to record live amongst the bustle of Scotland’s Housing Festival. We were joined by then Senior Policy Officer for Crisis Scotland, Rhiannon Sims. We spoke to Rhiannon about equalities in the current Scottish Housing Climate, about the concept of “reasonableness” and disadvantage in accessing housing and homelessness, and connecting knowledge with practice. Podcast notes: Crisis Scotland https://www.crisis.org.uk/about-us/scotland/ Fund to Leave (now closed to applications) https://womensaid.scot/information-support/fund-to-leave/#:~:text=The%20Fund%20to%20Leave%20is%20there%20to%20provide%20the%20money,options%20when%20experiencing%20domestic%20abuse. Furnishing Futures https://furnishingfutures.org/ Homes for Scotland – Existing Housing Need in Scotland https://homesforscotland.com/our-work/existinghousingneedinscotland/ Housing to 2040 https://www.gov.scot/publications/housing-2040-2/ I-SPHERE Research Institute Website: https://i-sphere.site.hw.ac.uk/ Research report: Hard Edges: The reality for women affected by severe and multiple disadvantage: https://i-sphere.site.hw.ac.uk/2024/02/08/the-reality-for-women-affected-by-severe-and-multiple-disadvantage/ In The Dream House, Carmen Maria Machado https://serpentstail.com/work/in-the-dream-house/ Rock Trust: Upstream https://www.rocktrust.org/news-upstream-scotland/ Shelter Scotland Website: https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/ Research: Minoritised ethnic access to social housing in Scotland at key transition points: https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/professional_resources/policy_library/minoritised_ethnic_access_to_social_housing_in_scotland_research

March 5, 2024Episode 1729 min

Young People and Housing Insecurity: with Emma Hock, Sheffield University

In this episode we speak to Emma Hock, Research Follow at the University of Sheffield, about her work looking at housing insecurity and its impacts on the health and wellbeing of children and young people. Amongst her findings, she discusses impacts including isolation, loss of friendship, negative effects on mental health, and access to education and healthcare. She also looks at what families are doing to improve the lives of young people, and what housing providers could be doing better to support them to mitigate the negative effects. Notes You can find the evidence review here. Information on the Renters Reform Bill can be found here: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5803/cmselect/cmcomloc/624/report.html https://housingevidence.ac.uk/publications/the-impact-of-regulatory-reform-on-the-private-rented-sector/ Information about research funded by Battersea Dogs and Cats Home on the benefits of pet ownership in rental accommodation can be found here. The UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) published a working paper exploring people’s housing aspirations and choices.