Trauma-informed communication
Redbridge Council will use AI to generate empathetic housing letters, reflecting trauma-informed communication principles.
Redbridge Council is set to implement AI technology to generate clearer and more empathetic letters regarding housing matters, adopting an approach to communication that recognises the potential impact of trauma on individuals. This decision was made in November 2025 following a presentation on housing needs complaints.
The presentation, delivered by Melanie Gahir, Acting Head of Strategy and Performance, and Councillor Saima (Syeda) Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, outlined proposed improvements to the council's complaints procedure. A key recommendation involved leveraging AI to ensure letters sent to residents are informative and sensitive.
Key facts
- Redbridge Council decided to implement AI technology for empathetic housing letters in November 2025. Source
- The decision followed a presentation on housing needs complaints. Source
- Melanie Gahir, Acting Head of Strategy and Performance, and Councillor Saima (Syeda) Ahmed delivered the presentation. Source
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