Why Can’t You Be Normal is a powerful, co-produced audio story about a mother’s journey through recovery. Artist in Residence Francesca Waite shares insights behind its creation.
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By Francesca Waite, Artist in Residence at Made By Mortals ‘Sadiqa’ is an audio story that allows the listener to walk in the shoes of a woman from the South Asian community who has experienced domestic and honour-based abuse and has left the abusive situation. It intends to give the listener a better understanding of
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PAIR (Participatory Arts in Health & Social Care Research) aims help research teams to make their research more inclusive, accessible, and beneficial to the communities that matter to them. PAIR uses innovative arts approaches within public & patient involvement in research. We believe this new approach to PPI will make research more accessible for communities
Public and patient involvement in research (PPI) is essential. It ensures diverse voices and lived experiences are woven into research design, leading to more impactful results. But finding the right participants can be a challenge. That’s where Community Champions come in – a trusted member of the community who can bridge the gap between researchers
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Last month, we had two great opportunities to pilot our new workshop, STUCK, commissioned by the team behind the Live Well Movement in Greater Manchester. The creation of STUCK The idea for STUCK came from discussions with hundreds of local people, including Primary Care Clinicians, Social Prescribers, and community groups across Tameside. Through these conversations,
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At our recent event FOR DATA’S SAKE, we teamed up with University of Manchester to explore the VISable index, a potential new tool that could be used in social care. Watch our video explainer that imagines a future world where VISable is possible: https://youtu.be/OxRaDsHZ1yc?si=VIm0tjfmNvNAHLIO We started the event with an immersive audio story featuring Ruby
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This year we’ve been working on Little Lungs, a brand new audio story about the impact of indoor air quality on the family of a child living with a respiratory condition. With Little Lungs we have taken a new approach to storytelling. The story is told by the central character’s lungs, with the listener eavesdropping
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By Francesca Waite, Artist in Residence at Made By Mortals Made By Mortals’ Hidden audio story series challenges people to walk in someone else’s shoes and experience the world as they do. When first asked to write a new episode about the experience of an autistic person or a person with learning disabilities attending a
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On World Mental Health Day 2023, we went to Eccles Sixth Form College in Greater Manchester and engaged in a meaningful exploration of mental health through the lens of Adam’s Story. Presented to 100 students, the interactive film created a space for genuine discussions and reflections. Featuring an 18-year-old in the film resonated strongly with
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In the heart of Manchester’s vibrant creative community, our Hidden Audio has emerged victorious, claiming the prestigious Best Audio award at the 11th MPA Inspiration Awards 2023. ‘Hidden’ is not merely a series of audio productions; it’s a transformative experience that challenges listeners to step into the shoes of others and confront the profound realities
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