Independent Housing Intensive Support (IHIS) Service
Islington Council is reviewing its Independent Housing Intensive Support (IHIS) service, assessing its effectiveness and cost.
Islington Council is reviewing its Independent Housing Intensive Support (IHIS) service, which supports tenants at risk of losing their homes. The Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee discussed this review in December 2025, examining the service's effectiveness, cost, and potential improvements.
The review, detailed in the IHIS Review Report - HL Nov_25, was led by Councillor Hannah McHugh, Chair of the Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee. This ongoing assessment aims to ensure the service provides crucial support to tenants facing homelessness.
Key facts
- Islington Council is reviewing its Independent Housing Intensive Support (IHIS) service. Source
- The Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee discussed the IHIS service review in December 2025. Source
- The review assesses the service's effectiveness, cost, and potential improvements. Source
- Councillor Hannah McHugh led the committee in examining the service's performance. Source
- The review is detailed in the IHIS Review Report - HL Nov_25. Source
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