We have to end the social housing stigma

Stigma around social housing played a key role in Grenfell tragedy, says report.

Stigma remains rife today , driven by the media, political rhetoric, government policies, and social landlords.

Research shows that stigma impacts residents of social housing in various ways.

It influences the quality of services they receive from their landlords and the police.

Social housing, once an issue on the political fringe, is gaining traction.

With a new government and a Secretary of State who grew up in council housing, political will is stronger than it has been in years .

Exposing the ignorance and prejudice at the heart of social housing myths reveals a complicated reality.