The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has announced it is to play a leading role in promoting good practice and equality on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual (LGBT) issues in the housing sector. During the next 12 months, CIH will be looking at ways in which it can meet the needs of LGBT members and to raise awareness of the housing challenges the estimated 3.6 million people in the UK. CIH has already produced good practice guidance on seven areas of diversity.
