Everyday People Making Change

Are you fed up with the state of UK Politics? Maybe you're frustrated about issues you think can't be changed? Everyday People Making Change, a brand new podcast from Citizens UK, is for you. Join us for each episode and hear stories from neighbours, friends, faith leaders, students, teachers and others across communities who have made monumental change using the tools of Community Organising. From winning millions of pounds in mental health provision funding, to convincing Nando's to introduce halal food and City Airport to pay all its workers a real Living Wage. Listen up and let our guests' stories convince you that change is possible when everyday people take action together for the common good.This series is hosted by Citizens UK's experts in Community Organising and Communications; Jonathan Cox, Dilraj Kaur and Sylvie Pope, and Dr Jason Pandya-Wood from the University of Nottingham, Malaysia. As well as unpacking each story, these episodes will explore different theories and maxims related to the craft of Community Organising and equip you with the tools you need to start making change with Citizens UK. Feeling fired up? Find out more at www.citizensuk.org/podcast and get in touch by emailing podcast@citizensuk.org. Follow us on social media @CitizensUK using the hashtags #EverydayPeopleMakingChange #CitizensUKPodcast. And don’t forget to like and subscribe on your favourite listening platform!

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Everyday People Making Change

Millions for Mental Health

October 06, 2022 • Citizens UK • Season 1 • Episode 5

It’s no secret that health services are stretched. And for young people, access to high quality mental health support is often out of reach. How then, did communities across Merton convince a local health trust to fund MILLIONS into new and improved services?

Join us for this episode, as guest Ranjeet Singh, Director of Communications at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, likens the Trust’s evolving partnership with South London Citizens to a ‘marriage’: full of communication, common interests and a healthy dose of tension.

Hear also from James Potter, Chaplain and Mental Health Lead at Wimbledon College, and Peter Brierly, Assistant Director at Citizens UK. They describe how a newly formed alliance of students and community groups was able to totally transform the landscape – with impacts still paying off for young people today.

TW: Reference to mental health struggles and suicide.

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