Are you ready to challenge the status quo and eradicate stigma in social housing once and for all? .

This groundbreaking book provides a powerful, multi-level roadmap to help you do just that—offering fresh insights, proven strategies, and hands-on tools that can transform both individual organisations and entire communities.

Drawing on years of research, real-life case studies, and the authors’ extensive experience in housing policy, Research shows there is stigma in social housing! No Sh!t Sherlock!
So what do we do about it? unveils a comprehensive approach that starts with changing internal cultures, scales to collaborative citywide charters, and culminates in county-level initiatives with the potential to influence national legislation.

Throughout each stage, you’ll discover:

• Practical Templates & Frameworks for embedding respect, dignity, and inclusion into everyday operations.
• Step-by-Step Roadmaps that detail how to train staff, engage residents, and forge partnerships across public, private, and third sectors.
• Monitoring & Evaluation Tools to track improvements in service quality, resident satisfaction, and overall community outcomes.
• Guidance on Legislative Reform that shows how local successes can build momentum for lasting policy change.

Written in an accessible, UK-focused style, this essential guide speaks directly to housing providers, policymakers, campaigners, and anyone determined to see social housing free from harmful stereotypes. Let this book equip you with the vision, evidence, and confidence to spark genuine change—because people are people, not their postcode