More people are finding themselves losing their grip on stable housing, resulting in a surge in homelessness
This failure to prioritise social housing exacerbates the affordability gap and perpetuates housing instability for vulnerable populations. To quote Matt Downie from Crisis: The number of social homes continues “to be decimated”, with a total loss of 177,487 social homes in England over the past decade. Meanwhile, the number of people on social housing waiting lists in France has reached unprecedented heights.
Housing, like healthcare, is one of those fundamental indicators of a nation’s overall wellbeing and social infrastructure. It reflects not only the economic prosperity of a country but also its commitment to ensuring basic human needs are met for all its citizens.