S5 E5 Challenging stigma in social housing

About this episode

This episode explores the perceptions of social housing in the UK and discusses how to tackle stigma in the sector.

As we delve into this episode we explore the perceptions of social housing in the UK. In discussion with our guests whose research into the subject is uncovered, we start to discover the true sources of stigma and how we in the sector can help to tackle it. This episode features insights from the Stonewater team, sector and academic experts, and personal stories that highlight the transformative impact of social housing in challenging stigma and promoting social mobility.

People in this episode

Guests: Stonewater Team, Academic Experts, Sector Experts

Topics covered

• social housing
• stigma
• UK
• social mobility

Keywords

• transformative impact
• personal stories
• research

Mentioned in this episode

Places: UK

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