In this episode of Keep Talking about..., community researchers talk about their lived experiences of disability, mental health challenges and addictions during the pandemic, how everyone being forced to use virtual methods of communication has helped people with learning disabilities feel more connected than before lockdown, and how lockdown and how community research is important to raise awareness by getting people's voices heard. "If we didn't know and understand what our communities need and wanted then we wouldn't be able to provide them with right the services and things they need to live the best lives they can" Keep Talking is a UKRI Enhancing Place-based Partnerships for Public Engagement funded project, led by Staffordshire University in partnership with Expert Citizens CIC. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals taking part and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Staffordshire University or Expert Citizens CIC. Any content provided by those involved are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign individuals, groups or communities or cause offence. To this effect the topics discussed in this podcast may be upsetting for some listeners. Music credited to www.bensounds.com.