Incredible stories from Cornish communities:
Jean's story
"Taking steps to improve my wellbeing"
Jean lost her husband, which had a devastating impact on her everyday life, well-being and independence.
Yvonne's story
"Rebuilding my confidence"
This story highlights the importance of help and support at the right time and how Yvonne rebuilt her confidence.
Pat's story
"Combating loneliness with animal therapy"
Pat's story showcases how animal therapy can improve our general wellbeing.
Ken & Rita's story
"I was at my lowest. You kept me going”
Ken & Rita's stories highlight how a listening ear can have a huge impact on your health & wellbeing.
Bob's story
"The difference you make"
Bob’s story demonstrates how personalised prevention and working together improves the discharge process.
Pat's story
"You helped me rebuild my life"
This story demonstrates how compassion, encouragement and working together with people in need can solve almost any problem.
Susan's story
"My stress made my health deteriorate"
Susan's story highlights how working together with like-minded charities and services can solve almost any problem.
Hazel's story
"What Step Into Wellness meant for me"
Hazel is a survivor of physical and mental abuse. She felt more anxious and lonely as the pandemic took over everyday life.
Barbara's story
"Loneliness can affect us all"
Barbara's story highlights the importance of providing a person-centred approach to care.
Elizabeth's story
"At home and hospital"
Elizabeth's story highlights the importance of putting the person at the centre of everything they do.
Patricia's story
"Finding myself again"
Patricia shares her recent journey - how local lockdowns negatively affected her health and wellbeing.
Gerald's story
"I can now see the light at the end"
Gerald was referred for a social prescribing conversation. His needs were far more complex than first thought.
Edith's story
"How supported travel helps me"
Edith is 79 years old and lives alone, with no immediate family. This story is written in her own words.
Paul's story
"I'm giving back"
Paul, a volunteer for the vaccination rollout, wanted to share his story and why he believes volunteering is so important.
Irene's story
"The importance of wellness"
Irene found the benefits of the Step into Wellness programme immeasurable and wanted to share her journey.
Shirley's story
"Straight away he put me at ease"
Shirley wanted to share her journey with Step into Wellness. This story has been written in her own words.
Carol's story
"Everyone should live the life they want"
Carol's dementia was making her very frustrated and she was deteriorating quickly, without family around her.
Pam's story
"Technology can be very daunting"
Pam’s story is an example of how digital solutions can reduce social isolation and break down digital barriers.
Debbie's story
"I have anxiety with face coverings"
Wearing a face covering can be a really difficult adjustment for many people, like Debbie who shares her experience.
Robert's story
"Seeing the positive side of things"
Robert, a volunteer driver and befriender, has shared how he got started as a volunteer.
Jess' story
"Our role is to be community connectors"
Jess, a Social Prescribing Link Worker, has shared a day in the life of her job talking with patients and helping with issues.
Michael's story
"The most natural thing in the world"
Michael shares his experience of what a being a volunteer driver means to him.
A mum and daughter story
"Volunteering has meant the world"
Bernice and her daughter delivered prescriptions during the pandemic.
Maria's story
"It shows you care"
Maria Faulkner talks about how her role, as Macmillan Coordinator, has changed.
Rebecca's story
"I'm inspired by our team everyday"
Rebecca Kevern talks about her gardening role and how she’s helping people within the community.