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Lived Insights 💬 @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social · Aug 6

Our NEW website is LIVE! 💜💬

Check it out: livedinsights.org

A special thank you to @onetoonedevtrust.bsky.social for their fantastic work, support, and guidance throughout the process. We couldn’t be happier with the final result!

Please explore, share, and let us know what you think!

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Lived Insights 💬 @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social · Aug 4

Watch this space...

Something exciting is coming on Wednesday!

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes, and we can’t wait to finally share it with you.

Stay tuned - you won’t want to miss this.

#ComingSoon #BigReveal #WebsiteLaunch @onetoonedevtrust.bsky.social

Lived Insights 💬 @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social · Jul 2

Big day in London for lived experience voices.

Miles is meeting with DWP as part of the governments pledge to listen to people with lived experience - helping to shape the future of the benefits system as part of the ‘Right to Try Work’ committee.

👇 With Charlie, Thomas & Tony at the station.

Four men standing together at York train station. One of them is giving a thumbs up. They are all on a trip to London.

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Lived Insights 💬 @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social · Jun 27

We'll be in Museum Gardens this Sunday 29 June, 10 – 5 pm!

Find us at the ‘Happy to Chat’ bench near the Museum Street entrance.

We’re here to listen - tell us what’s working (or not) when it comes to support + resources in York.

Stop by, say hi, and let’s chat! 💬

Lived Insights 💬 @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social · Jun 22

We're excited to be speaking at Tourism Voice! Join Miles from @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social for the lunchtime session as he shares his experience of being a tour guide with Good Organisation (Social Ventures) CIC.

York Creative Centre | 3 July | 9–5pm
🎟 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tourism-ou...

Tourism: Our Voice

A groundbreaking national conference uncovering the potential of regenerative tourism to drive social change and empower local communities.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

Lived Insights 💬 @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social · Jun 13

Join us on Sunday 29 June, 10 - 5 pm in Museum Gardens at the 'Happy to Chat' bench near the Museum Street entrance.

We’ll be chatting with the community about all things York resources - what's working, what’s not, and what changes you want to see. This is your chance to #HaveYourSay 💬

Astrid stands casually against the historic stone walls of St Mary's ruins in York, wearing a green jumper, a winter cardigan, and red boots.

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aplecollective.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social · Jun 5

Together we are discussing what being 'left behind' means.

- Your voice and opinions not being listened to
- Missing education, skills and employment opportunities
- Being physically left behind due to transport and accessibility issues

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Lived Insights 💬 @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social · Jun 5

Astrid will be at York Explore Library this Saturday - just before the York Pride march! 🏳️‍🌈 If you have lived experience of homelessness, addiction, mental health, or the criminal justice system, she’d love to chat.
Your voice matters. Everyone is welcome.
🕚 Saturday, 11am
📍 York Explore Library

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Lived Insights 💬 @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social · Jun 4

We're heading to Frimhurst, Kent for the annual @aplecollective.bsky.social gathering hosted by @atd-fourthworld-uk.bsky.social at Frimhurst Family House.

Always a highlight - bringing together people with lived experience for workshops, reflection and collective action.
Can’t wait to see everyone!

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aplecollective.bsky.social @aplecollective.bsky.social · Jun 2

📣 It’s #APLEMonth!

This June we’re celebrating lived experience leadership with:

🌟 Volunteers Week
🏡 Our annual Frimhurst gathering
📚 Spotlighting our #TakingVoiceSeriously work

Follow along, get involved, and help us amplify voices that matter.

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Lived Insights 💬 @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social · Jun 2

Miles has written an article for @yorkshirepost.co.uk on 'rent caps' and was thrilled to have the opportunity to share a view on this issue. We're proud to see Miles's article published and hope it sparks conversations about the growing issue of rising rents.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion...

Why it’s vital that the Government gets the Renters’ Rights Bill right - Miles Goring

The long-awaited Renters’ Rights Bill has been working its way through the House of Lords this month. It’s massively important to the once-homeless people I meet every week, and it’s vital that the Go...

www.yorkshirepost.co.uk

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Lived Insights 💬 @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social · May 28

For #NationalConversationWeek, we’re re-sharing Tammy’s story - part of the 'Unheard York' series with Church Action on Poverty & York Mix.

Tammy speaks about her journey with bipolar, ADHD, recovery & the barriers she faced.

🔗 yorkmix.com/unheard-york...

Unheard York: ‘A dual diagnosis of bipolar and ADHD is really hard’

‘Society has an idea of where everyone should live – but not everyone fits the system’

yorkmix.com

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Lived Insights 💬 @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social · May 27

yorkmix.com/unheard-york...

Unheard York: When living on the streets is safer than the ‘prison’ of a house

‘Society has an idea of where everyone should live – but not everyone fits the system’

yorkmix.com

Lived Insights 💬 @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social · May 27

In the third 'Unheard York' story, John + Dave share why ‘normal’ housing isn’t working for them.

“Society has ideas about where we should live but not everyone fits the system.”

We’re resharing for #NationalConversationWeek because lived experience must shape the conversation.
🔗 Link in comments.

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Lived Insights 💬 @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social · May 25

It’s #NationalConversationWeek and we're revisiting powerful work that puts the voices of those with lived experience at the heart of the conversation.

Today, we’re resharing the second story in the series. Anne shares what it’s really like to live in poverty in York.

yorkmix.com/unheard-york...

Unheard York: ‘I had nothing’ – The reality of life with £2 to your name

What it's really like to live in poverty in this city – and the hope for the future

yorkmix.com

Lived Insights 💬 @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social · May 24

It’s #NationalConversationWeek & we’re revisiting a powerful series we created with Church Action on Poverty & @theyorkmix.bsky.social sharing real stories of navigating support services. Starting with Charlotte’s story - homeless in York and what the city should learn.
🔗 yorkmix.com/unheard-york...

Unheard York: ‘What I learned from four months in York’s homeless system’

How Charlotte and her family were made homeless – and what the city should learn from her ordeal

yorkmix.com

Lived Insights 💬 @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social · May 13

Today is #WritingforHealthandHealingDay.
@itsgroundswell.bsky.social empowers people with experience of homelessness to lead change. Miles was a reporter for their 'Listen Up Project' and used writing to heal and amplify unheard voices.
Read his work here groundswell-listenup-hub.org/reporters/mi...

Miles - Listen Up! Hub

I'm Miles, dad of two, lived in York for 33 yrs whose overcome homelessness and addiction to become a local reporter for Groundswell since 2020 sharing my experience and thoughts on various aspects of...

groundswell-listenup-hub.org

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Healthwatch York @healthwatchyork.bsky.social · May 12

It's #mentalhealthawarenessweek. If you're in York and need support for mental health or wellbeing, our guide can help. It lists all the different NHS and voluntary organisations who provide support. Find a copy online at: www.healthwatchyork.co.uk/wp-content/u... or we can post a copy.

The front cover of the Healthwatch York mental health and wellbeing guide.

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Lived Insights 💬 @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social · May 12

It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek & the theme is community.

We amplify voices with experience of homelessness, addiction, mental health & the criminal justice system to shape better support.
Know someone with an experience they want to share? Invite them to our café. Mondays, 1–3pm, St Deny's, York.

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Lived Insights 💬 @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social · May 11

Feel free to reach out: [email protected]

Lived Insights 💬 @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social · May 11

Who is Lived Insights? 💬

Meet Miles. Based in York, with roots in financial services, my life took a turn - addiction, mental ill health and homelessness in my late 40s.

Now in my 50s, I’ve found stability. I’m proud to be part of Lived Insights where we push for change through lived experience.

An image of Miles holding a cup of tea at the pop-up café. Miles is wearing a hat and has a pair of blue headphones around his neck.

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Lived Insights 💬 @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social · May 8

Feel free to reach out: [email protected]

Lived Insights 💬 @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social · May 8

Who is Lived Insights? 💬

Meet Astrid. Based in York, with roots in environmental research, my path’s taken unexpected turns - single motherhood, addiction, the justice system, hidden homelessness.

Now I work alongside others with lived experience to drive real change. No one should be left behind.

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Lived Insights 💬 @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social · May 7

Who is Lived Insights? 💬

We’re Miles & Astrid who have both had direct experience of homelessness and addiction.

We’re excited to start sharing our latest news and projects and look back at some of our favourite past projects too.

Help us get started by giving our page a follow, like, or share!

A photo of Astrid and Miles outside St Deny's in York where they host a pop-up research café. They are stood in front of a red open door.

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Lived Insights 💬 @livedinsightsyork.bsky.social · May 4

Introducing Lived Insights 💬

We're working with people who have lived experience of homelessness, addiction, mental ill health, and the criminal justice system - putting them at the centre of real change.

We’re just getting started on socials. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn & Bluesky.