The Social Housing Safety Network Scotland is delighted to open bookings for the fourth tenant and resident safety annual conference. The conference will once again be packed full of useful sessions that include a mixture of awareness raising and case studies from colleagues in the sector, we’re sure there will be something for everyone. Full details to follow. To secure your place now, book here.

Day one: 18th November 2026
Arrival from: 9:00am
Start time: 10:00am
Finish time: 5:00pm

 

Day two: 19th November 2026
Arrival from: 9:00am
Start time: 10:00am
Finish time: 5:00pm
Full programme to follow.

 

 

Book by 30th September to book at last year's rate (held for the fourth year running). Members receive a discounted rate, whether booking one or both days. There are also discounts available for non-members booking multiple places. If non-members would like to join the Network they can take advantage of the member prices. Please click here for more information.

Please note, all prices are subject to VAT. Accommodation is not included.
Full details to be confirmed.

As always, the conference will include a mix of topics, case studies, and opportunities for Q&A and networking.

You can book your place here.

 

 

The venue for this event is Hampden Park Stadium
Address: Letherby Drive Glasgow G42 9BA
Venue website: https://www.hampdenpark.co.uk/
Nearest train stations

Hampden Park is a five minute walk from Mount Florida and King's Park train stations. Trains run from Glasgow Central.

Vicki Cutler, Safety Specialist (Tenant & Resident Safety)
Vicki is Director of Housing H&S Compliance UK Ltd and a co-founder of the Social Housing Safety Network Scotland. She has worked in the sector for almost 20 years and a safety practitioner and has a wealth of knowledge.
She was awarded her Chartered Fellowship of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) based on the contribution made to the sector over the years; at the time she was one of only around 40 women worldwide to be awarded the prestigious title. For more information click here.
Vicki has extensive knowledge in health and safety, including corporate safety, however, her main focus is on tenant and resident safety, and she understands how the application of legislation surrounding subjects such as gas safety, asbestos management, electrical safety, fire safety and water hygiene should be applied in the social housing sector.
She is also a board member and vice-chair of an audit & risk committee for a Dundee-based housing association.
Matt Dawes, Asbestos Specialist
Matt is Director of MDD Asbestos & Safety Services Ltd, a much valued associate of Housing H&S Compliance UK Ltd and co-founder of the Social Housing Safety Network Scotland.
The early part of Matt’s career saw him operating as an environmental consultant for a West Midlands based asbestos consultancy where he was able to learn and take responsibility for analytical monitoring (air testing) during and following asbestos remedial works. He moved to a housing association where he worked as a technical officer (asbestos) and supported their journey to compliance.
He holds the full range of BOHS Proficiency modules in relation to asbestos and has gained his Certificate in Operational Competence in Asbestos (CoC Asbestos). He understands the key issues that are specific to the sector; working to make a difference and improve safety for everyone.
Ryan Hodgson, Asset Management/Resident Safety Specialist (Gas Safe Registered)
Ryan is Director of Kingsman Consulting Ltd, a much valued associate of Housing H&S Compliance UK Ltd and co-founder of the Social Housing Safety Network Scotland.
He is a highly experienced social housing professional who has worked extensively in the field of asset management and resident/landlord safety compliance. Having worked with a number of social landlords to effect change and improvement, he is adept at leading and supporting senior/executive teams to deliver compliance with the ‘big 6’ landlord/resident safety obligations.
Ryan is a Gas Safe Registered professional and has a working technical knowledge of gas safety management and current regulatory requirements; he has, however, also effectively managed all areas of resident safety including the development/review of policies, procedures and management plans and has a designed and developed our robust KPI Scorecard reporting tool.