Lived Insights 💬
@livedinsightsyork.bsky.social
Addressing homelessness, addiction, mental health & the criminal justice system by involving those who have direct experience to improve services.
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!
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!
August 6, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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!
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!
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
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
August 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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
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
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.
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.
July 2, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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.
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.
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! 💬
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! 💬
June 27, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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! 💬
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! 💬
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...
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
June 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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...
York Creative Centre | 3 July | 9–5pm
🎟 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tourism-ou...
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 💬
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 💬
June 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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 💬
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 💬
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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
- Your voice and opinions not being listened to
- Missing education, skills and employment opportunities
- Being physically left behind due to transport and accessibility issues
June 5, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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
- Your voice and opinions not being listened to
- Missing education, skills and employment opportunities
- Being physically left behind due to transport and accessibility issues
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
Your voice matters. Everyone is welcome.
🕚 Saturday, 11am
📍 York Explore Library
June 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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
Your voice matters. Everyone is welcome.
🕚 Saturday, 11am
📍 York Explore Library
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!
Always a highlight - bringing together people with lived experience for workshops, reflection and collective action.
Can’t wait to see everyone!
June 4, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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!
Always a highlight - bringing together people with lived experience for workshops, reflection and collective action.
Can’t wait to see everyone!
Reposted by Lived Insights 💬
📣 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.
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.
June 2, 2025 at 2:40 PM
📣 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.
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.
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...
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
June 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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...
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion...
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...
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
May 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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...
Tammy speaks about her journey with bipolar, ADHD, recovery & the barriers she faced.
🔗 yorkmix.com/unheard-york...
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.
“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.
May 27, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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.
“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.
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...
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
May 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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...
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...
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...
🔗 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
May 24, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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...
🔗 yorkmix.com/unheard-york...
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...
@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
May 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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...
@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...
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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.
May 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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.
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.
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.
May 12, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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.
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.
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.
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.
May 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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.
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.
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.
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.
May 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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.
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.
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!
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!
May 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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!
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!
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.
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.
May 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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.
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.
Coming soon...
April 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Coming soon...