This month has been another busy one: no sooner had the Renters’ Rights Act arrived on the scene than the revised Housing Health and Safety Rating System for England appeared. So, this edition is focused on HHSRS 2026, the changes it brings and the resources we have developed, as well as a few other exciting matters I’ll be bringing to your attention. 

HHSRS 2026 Resources

We have a range of HHSRS tools, through both our subscription services and as free-to-access resources, some available now, some imminently, to support practitioners with the revisions and changes. 

Building on our knowledge from working with government to develop the new system, we’ve explored the most valuable ways to support practitioners, recognising the plethora of challenges and time constraints facing those on the front line in keeping residents safe in their homes. Let’s take a closer look . . . 

Housing Roundtable (free for up to 1,000 delegates) 

Off the back of our hugely successful roundtable in April, where the webinar was full to capacity, this month’s Housing Roundtable will again be focused on the HHSRS 2026, exploring the resources, tools and training available from RHE Global to support its implementation, including updates to The Housing App, RIAMS and our new HHSRS 2026 Transition Training. 

Chaired by Environmental Health Content Specialist Ali Thomas, who will provide an update on our brand-new transition training, we will also hear from Liz Blend, Senior Housing Consultant, who will use scenarios and case studies to demonstrate the free-to-access HHSRS scoring calculator within The Housing App. I’ll be providing an update on the new regulations and the resources being added to RIAMS Libraries, and Jon Williams, Product Owner for The Housing App, will explain how the platform has been updated to reflect the revised HHSRS framework. As time allows, there should be some scope for a small number of questions at the end.

HHSRS 2026 Case Studies for England (open access) 

A comprehensive set of case studies to support practitioners in England with assessments under the new Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) is now available. 

• Access a list of all the case studies here via RIAMS Connect: HHSRS 2026 Case Studies Directory 

• Access the case studies and further resources here: HHSRS 2026 Case Studies (RIAMS subscribers only) 

Developed and designed as part of the HHSRS review commissioned by the government, these case studies, previously referred to as worked examples, form an essential tool to promote consistent and robust hazard assessments across the 21 hazards.  

With 81 case studies across 79 documents, including an introductory guidance document and index, they support the updated 3-part statutory Operating Guidance and implementation of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which come into force on 23 June 2026. 

HHSRS 2026 Transition Training (low-cost e-learning) 

To get practitioners up to speed on the revised system, HHSRS 2026 Transition Training is now available. This e-learning is designed for practitioners already competent in HHSRS. It offers the opportunity to update your knowledge and become familiar with the key changes introduced through the 2026 regulations.   

Enrol here: HHSRS 2026 Transition Training (CPD: 3 hours) 

HHSRS 2026 Scoring Calculator (soon to be open access) 

We have a number of resources available to support practitioners in calculating their assessment scores using the new HHSRS.  

On RIAMS Libraries, we have a revised HHSRS Scorecard Calculator, a simple and easy-to-use spreadsheet. 

The team behind The Housing App will soon be bringing you a free digital scorecard that can be used on any web browser. We’ll be demonstrating this new free tool at our Housing Roundtable on 23 June. 

RIAMS Procedures and Documents (coming soon to RIAMS Libraries) 

As well as the case studies and national policy and guidance available on RIAMS Libraries, new procedures are in the pipeline, related to: 

• HHSRS 2026: The key changes 

• Civil Penalties under section 6A of the Housing Act 2004 

• Restoration or continuation of a supply of water, gas or electricity 

• Occupier waiver of notice of entry under the Renters’ Rights Act and Housing Act. 

In addition, all procedures related to the HHSRS are being reviewed and updated. Reflecting on the Noise Summit 

Reflecting on the Noise Summit 

RHE Global’s Noise Summit proved just how vibrant and committed the noise practitioner community is. Across two dynamic days, delegates tackled rising domestic noise complaints, shared powerful livedexperiences and reaffirmed the human impact behind every case. Collaboration shone through as a defining strength, with local authorities, housing teams and partners uniting around smarter, evidencedriven solutions. Practitioners championed the value of the right tools, skills and support, while exploring new challenges in today’s world, such as heatpump noise. Chaired by our Community Safety Director Jim Nixon, the summit showcased a sector energised by shared learning, innovation and a collective drive to improve outcomes for residents. Knock Knock . . . Mind The Code 

Knock Knock . . . Mind The Code 

In his latest RIAMS Communities question of the month, Dr Tim Everett considers when officers need to issue a notice of powers and rights when undertaking inspections. Environmental health practitioners often use powers of entry without a second thought, but are you fully up to speed with the latest safeguards and expectations placed on regulators? Tim discusses how the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 and its code of practice quietly reshape everyday inspections, from when to give notices of powers and rights to what counts as valid consent. He also highlights overlooked grey areas, record-keeping pitfalls and why procedural missteps can still undermine enforcement.  

RHE Global supports environmental health practitioners across all specialisms to work smarter, network and share best practices. Visit RIAMS to stay up to date with the latest environmental health developments and discussions. 

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