Change starts with a conversation. National Week of Conversation reminds us that progress begins when we create space to truly hear one another. At CCAEJ, we believe listening is the first step toward justice and community. #NationalConversationWeek #CCAEJ #Community

To mark #NationalConversationWeek we would like to thank The Livewell Foundation for giving people with spinal cord injury the gift of talking to someone who understands 🩵 Your grant will ensure anyone with SCI in the South West is listened to, supported and advocated for #ThankYou

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’

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.

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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.
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It’s National Conversation Week.

This week is all about encouraging more real, human conversations. So this week, why not take the time to chat with a colleague or simply be present with your loved ones?

#NationalConversationWeek #LetsTalk #WeAreBen #StrongerTogether #MentalHealthMatters

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

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: ‘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

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...

💬 National Conversation Week
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