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Today is Scottish Housing Day 2026. This years theme is ‘Healthy Homes, Healthy Futures’.

Refresh this page throughout the day for the latest from GHA on Scottish Housing Day 2026.

 

Throughout the day we will be sharing how Grampian Housing strive to provide our tenants with a ‘Healthy Home’.

As part of our plans for the future, Grampian Housing have invested significant sums in improving energy efficiency within tenants’ homes, reducing carbon emissions and tackling fuel poverty.

Improving a home's energy efficiency should mean that less energy is required to achieve a comfortable temperature.

Also available to all tenants is GHA's dedicated Support Services Team. Whether this is via Assist (Housing Support Project), SMART (Money Advice Project) or our Energy Advice Project all services are FREE, confidential and impartial.

At Grampian Housing Association, we are committed to providing homes that are warm, safe, affordable to run and fit for the future. Through our ongoing investment programmes, we continue to improve the quality, energy efficiency and sustainability of our homes, helping tenants live healthier lives while reducing energy costs and carbon emissions.

Over the past year, we have carried out extensive stock condition and Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS) surveys across our housing stock to better understand the condition of our homes and plan future improvements. We have also invested in renewable technologies, including the installation of over 50 solar photovoltaic (PV) systems funded through external energy efficiency programmes, helping tenants reduce their household energy bills.

We are continuing to replace ageing heating systems with modern, low-carbon alternatives, including air source heat pumps, often supported by solar panels and battery storage. These improvements not only reduce carbon emissions but also help tenants manage rising energy costs. Alongside physical improvements, we provide energy advice and support to help residents make the most of new technologies and maximise savings.

Looking ahead, our Sustainability Strategy and Asset Management Programme will focus on meeting Scotland's Social Housing Net Zero Standard (SHNZS). Planned initiatives include further improvements to energy performance, expanded renewable energy installations, heat pump deployment, and measures to tackle fuel poverty and improve climate resilience. We are also exploring innovative approaches such as heat networks, battery storage and smart energy systems that can generate long-term benefits for both tenants and the Association.

By Investing in our homes today, we are creating healthier, more comfortable homes and building a more sustainable future for our communities.

This Scottish Housing Day we're celebrating the difference our support services make to tenants' lives.

• 249 people supported
• £398,734 in financial gains secured through additional benefits and debt relief options

We're proud that SMART Money Advice achieved Scottish National Standards Accreditation this year, while Assist Housing Support continues to deliver high-quality, person-centred support as a registered Care Inspectorate service.

These achievements reflect the dedication of our teams and our ongoing commitment to helping customers access the right support, maintain their independence, and feel secure in their homes.

rom housing support and energy advice to debt counselling and benefits guidance, our services are supporting people to sustain their tenancies, improve their wellbeing, and thrive in their homes.

"The service was amazing... I felt at ease and that help was accessible."

"Advisers provide a great service to tenants and genuinely care about the people they work with."

 

If you need support or would like to learn more about any of our services, please get in touch, we're here to help.

Email: Support@grampianhousing.co.uk
Telephone: 01224 202934

Or go to the Support and Advice page of our website.