The South East Social Inclusion Statement 2008 is the second Social Inclusion Statement for the South East of England. Produced by the Social Inclusion Partnership South East (SIPSE), it reflects national, regional and local policy changes and new ways of working since the first statement in 2002.

The Statement makes the case for social inclusion to be at the centre of decision-making in the region. It identifies seven targets that set out what a socially inclusive South East would look like:

• Everyone would have the opportunity to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home to suit their need
• The gap between the most deprived areas in the South East and the rest of the region would be closing
• Everyone would be able to access the services and facilities which they need
• Everyone would have the opportunity to go as far as their talents and efforts will take them, taking advantage of learning opportunities and participating fully to help acquire the skills needed to find and remain in work
• The health and well-being of the population would be high, inequalities in health would be reduced and everyone would have access to good quality health care and services
• All sections of the community would have the opportunity to participate in local decision making and be able to engage in cultural activity
• Everyone would be able to benefit from the economic growth of the region

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