Joseph previously worked in social housing regulation, within policy and analysis at the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, and also in Universal Credit analysis at the Department for Work and Pensions. He has completed a Masters in Political Psychology and has a Chartered Institute for Housing Accreditation. Joseph’s current research focus is on housing security and affordability. His role at JRF involves providing analysis and evidence to work towards the outcome of ensuring more people live in a decent, affordable home.
Email: joseph.elliott@jrf.org.uk
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