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Music unites us. Whether you prefer Abba, Bach, Billie Eilish, or Kanye West, there’s something universal about that magical combination of melody, harmony, and rhythm. But it’s not just listening that touches our souls; for many, making music is also rewarding in many ways.Read more...

People Speak Up is growing. In a few short years, the organisation has gone from offering a handful of inclusive community projects that bring people of all ages and backgrounds together to becoming Llanelli’s Arts, Health, and Wellbeing Hub with a wide range of opportunities for participants to get involved.Read more...

Phil Okwedy has a long-standing relationship working with People Speak Up both as a storyteller and a facilitator. He’s about to embark on a tour of his one-person performance storytelling piece ‘The Gods Are All Here’, in which he pieces together the story of his parent’s relationship through a series of letters sent from his father in Nigeria to his mother in Wales.Read more...

There are many misconceptions surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that lead to people being stigmatised and marginalised. Unhelpful assumptions can be dispelled by raising awareness of ASD and the associated difficulties and personality traits.Read more...

For many people, birth is not the joyful or happy occasion they expect. Trauma during birth can lead to low mood, heightened anxiety, and flashbacks and can result in difficulties bonding with your baby.Read more...

Rufus Mufasa is a poet, rapper, pioneering participatory practitioner, and mother. Her work has seen her become a Barbican Fellow, a Hay Writer at Work, and a mentor of Finnish beat poets.Read more...

ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is often diagnosed during childhood and lasts into adulthood. It’s one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders to affect children.Read more...

It is not uncommon for writers to draw on personal experiences in their works. After all, one of the best pieces of advice for any writer is to write about what you know.Read more...

Writer’s block can stop you from getting anything done. But what can you do to help regain your creative spark? Read more here.Read more...

Juliet Fay is a guest facilitator for People Speak Up. She has been involved with People Speak Up since very early on when she was brought on board in the guise of a coach to assist PSU’s founder and director, Eleanor Shaw as she started Story Care and Share which sought to bring together anyone who has long-term health or social condition. Having support from Juliet was invaluable to Eleanor and her team.Read more...