What is the Social Exclusion Unit?
The Prime Minister set up the Social Exclusion Unit in 1997. Since then the Unit has led innovative thinking in addressing some of society’s most difficult problems. Initially part of the Cabinet Office, the Unit moved to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) in May 2002 and now works closely with other parts of the Office such as the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit and the Homelessness and Housing Support Directorate to tackle deprivation. Together, we are working to create prosperous, inclusive and sustainable communities for the 21 st century – places where people want to live that promote opportunity and a better quality of life for all. The work of the Social Exclusion Unit includes specific projects to tackle specific issues and wide-ranging programmes to assess past policy and identify future trends. For more information please go to: www.socialexclusion.gov.uk The Social Exclusion Unit is part of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and exists to help create prosperous,
