Annual Conference 2024

The importance of communication across all levels of housing was the resounding message from this year’s TPAS annual conference. From landlords and tenants to community groups and the government, effective communication was highlighted as key to a thriving housing sector.   The conference kicked off with a video address from Scottish Housing Minister Paul McLellan.…

Based on the theme of the BBC comedy show Room 101, where celebrities are invited to discuss their pet hates and persuade the host to consign those hates to oblivion, Jacqueline and Stacey from TPAS Scotland are hosting a fun, interactive workshop at this year’s Annual Conference entitled – Tenant Participation; Room 101.   Participants…

We are delighted the Housing Minister Paul McLennan is returning to speak at this year’s Annual Conference.   Mr McLennan will be joining delegates for a keynote address.  He will focus on some of the most pressing issues facing social housing in Scotland including;   the cost-of-living crisis and alleviating poverty housing and independent living…

Tenants and Residents Associations (TRAs) were established to give residents who volunteer the opportunity to represent the views and interests of everyone living in their local region and make their neighborhood a better place to live.   TRA’s are, by design, there to support a community, but it is very easy to fall into the…

One of our ‘not to be missed’ speakers on day one of this year’s Annual Conference is Mike Stevenson.  Mike has a truly inspiring story to tell as he’s transitioned from being homeless sleeping on the streets of London to a multi-awarding winning entrepreneur and international speaker.

Encouraging young people to become more involved in housing, services and local communities in their local area, is a key driver for Elderpark Housing Association.  And it’s not just about engagement, there’s a huge challenge in keeping young people on the same page!   Jonathan Giddings Reid, Community Regeneration Officer at Elderpark Housing Association (EHA)…

A move to cleaner heating systems in Scotland’s homes and buildings is a key priority for cutting greenhouse gas emissions and help combat climate change.   With around 2.45 million homes in Scotland, all varied in type, use, size, age, construction, and energy efficiency, this work brings many challenges.   According to the Scottish Government, “Transforming…

We’ve all been there; not enough money to pay the bills or pay for our weekly shop, which can lead to stress and affect our mental health.  And when our mental health is bad, we may not be able to manage our finances.   Increasing cost-of-living pressures can lead to more financial stress, so knowing…

Food has a direct impact on our physical health, but it also plays a significant role in our mental and emotional well-being. The foods we eat can influence our mood, energy levels and brain power.  Food is fuel. Nutrition is an essential part of a healthy life. Food impacts our weight and energy levels, but…

Our ageing population is resulting in many challenges for Scotland, from creating higher pressure on the NHS to finding solutions to help people live in their homes longer.  Stigma is a huge barrier to services, exclusion and negative experiences and we need to find solutions, particularly in housing, to remove these barriers where possible.  …