Supported housing. Independent futures.

Policies & governance

Clear information. Shared responsibilities.

Find information about housing, support, privacy and raising concerns. Each document has a short guide to help you choose what to read.

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Policy library

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Read a quick summary, check the document details, then open or download the PDF. Contact us if you need help understanding or accessing a document.

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Using this policy library

Check the version and dates shown in each document. If you are unsure which policy applies to your home or situation, contact the team for help.

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9 policies

Policy document

Referral Policy

PDF 5 pages 262 KB

How referrals are assessed, who the service is for and how acceptance or refusal decisions are made.

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Not stated in PDF

The PDF records approval in September 2025 and an annual review cycle; no next review date is stated.

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Aspect Housing’s Referral Policy explains how referrals are received, assessed, accepted, or refused. It sets out clear acceptance and refusal criteria, ensuring referrals are handled fairly, consistently, and with safeguarding and equality considerations in mind.

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Complaints Policy

PDF 7 pages 230 KB

How to raise a complaint, what happens next and where to find escalation and independent redress information.

Version in this PDF
2.0

The PDF is dated May 2026 and specifies annual review; a next review date is not stated.

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Aspect Housing’s Complaints Policy explains how tenants, service users, and stakeholders can raise concerns about our services. It outlines the complaint stages, response times, escalation process, and independent redress options through the Property Redress Scheme or Housing Ombudsman where applicable.

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Privacy/Data Protection Policy

PDF 9 pages 189 KB

How personal information is collected, used and protected, and how to ask about your information rights.

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Not stated in PDF

The PDF records approval in September 2025 and its last review in September 2026; it specifies annual review.

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Aspect Housing’s Data Protection Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information relating to residents, staff, contractors, and visitors. It covers lawful data processing, individual rights, data security, breach reporting, confidentiality, and compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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Safeguarding Policy

PDF 6 pages 241 KB

How concerns about harm, abuse or neglect are recognised, reported and escalated.

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The PDF records approval in September 2025 and an annual review cycle; no next review date is stated.

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Aspect Housing’s Safeguarding Policy sets out our commitment to protecting adults at risk from harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It explains staff responsibilities, reporting procedures, safeguarding training, whistleblowing links, and how concerns are escalated to appropriate safeguarding agencies.

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EDI Policy

PDF 5 pages 327 KB

How equality, dignity and fair treatment are supported across housing, employment and service delivery.

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Not stated in PDF

The PDF records approval in September 2025 and an annual review cycle; no next review date is stated.

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Aspect Housing’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy explains our commitment to treating staff, residents, contractors, and partners with dignity, fairness, and respect. It covers discrimination, harassment, recruitment, service delivery, complaints, safeguarding, and our responsibilities under equality legislation.

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CCTV Policy

PDF 10 pages 233 KB

Reliance Social Housing CIC guidance on CCTV in supported exempt accommodation, including privacy and recordings.

Version in this PDF
1.0 (Reliance)
Next review
1 April 2028 (as stated in PDF)

Issuer: Reliance Social Housing CIC. The PDF records implementation on 1 April 2026. Applicability and website publication require confirmation.

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The CCTV Policy explains how CCTV may be used in supported accommodation to support safety, safeguarding, crime prevention, and property security. It sets out rules on camera locations, privacy, access to footage, retention, signage, data protection, resident rights, and complaints.

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Health & Safety Policy

PDF 5 pages 248 KB

How risks, fire safety, incidents and shared health and safety responsibilities are managed.

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The PDF records approval in September 2025 and an annual review cycle; no next review date is stated.

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Aspect Housing’s Health and Safety Policy explains how we provide a safe environment for residents, staff, contractors, visitors, and volunteers. It covers risk assessments, incident reporting, staff training, contractor responsibilities, fire safety, emergency procedures, and health and safety compliance.

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Whistleblowing Policy

PDF 5 pages 327 KB

How staff can raise concerns about wrongdoing and the protections described in the policy.

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The PDF records approval in September 2025 and an annual review cycle; no next review date is stated.

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Aspect Housing’s Whistleblowing Policy explains how staff can raise concerns about malpractice, wrongdoing, safeguarding risks, health and safety issues, fraud, discrimination, or other serious concerns. It confirms that genuine whistleblowers will be protected from victimisation or dismissal.

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Cookie Policy

PDF 6 pages 223 KB

How the existing policy describes cookies and website technology, including the previous Squarespace website.

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Not stated in PDF

The PDF records approval in May 2026 and annual review. It refers to Squarespace and needs review for this rebuilt website.

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Aspect Housing’s Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies may be used on our website. It covers essential website cookies, Squarespace functionality, contact forms, embedded video content, third-party cookies, user browser controls, and data protection responsibilities.

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