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Your Nervous System at Work
When we think about stress at work, we often focus on external things, tight deadlines, a tough manager, endless meetings. But what if we zoomed in a little closer, inside our own bodies? Understanding our nervous systems can be a game-changer, not just for our wellbeing, but for how we relate to ourselves and others at work.
July 17, 2025/by Isaac Mann
Let’s Talk About Mental Health and Wellbeing at Work
This blog series is part of our Wellbeing@Work programme created to help businesses and their people explore what mental wellbeing really means, how we talk about it, and what we can do to support one another at work.
July 16, 2025/by Isaac Mann
My Week as an Intern at Step One
Hi, I’m Rosie. I’m a recent history graduate from the University of Exeter, and this week I completed an internship with Step One with their marketing and fundraising team. Here's how it went:
July 3, 2025/by Isaac Mann
A sneak peek into our Team Building Day
Step One recently hosted team-building days, which involved an escape room and wellbeing sessions. Thanks to the support of Devon Community Foundation, we were given the opportunity to practice what we preach, taking time to bond as a team, prioritise our wellbeing and relax.
June 24, 2025/by Isaac Mann
5 Minutes With Our Trustees
We're very excited to introduce the new Trustees joining Step One Charity. Today we're sharing a bit about each of them in a "5 minutes with..." interview. Please continue reading to find out more about the people helping guide our charity and further our mission.
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Celebrating 15 years of Larry, Senior Recovery Practitioner
Larry is one of our longest-serving team members, who recently marked an incredible 15 years with Step One! In this Q&A Larry shares his journey, the highlights of his career to date, and what keeps him motivated to support others.
May 22, 2025/by Isaac Mann
How you can get involved with Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
Join us this Mental Health Awareness Week for a whole host of activities and events throughout the week to help you connect with others and take care of your wellbeing.
May 7, 2025/by Isaac Mann
40 Reasons to sign up to Exeter’s Great West Run 2025
By joining #TeamStepOne in The Great West Run, you'll not only challenge yourself physically by completing a half marathon or 10k but also contribute to helping support people with mental health challenges, learning disabilities, and neurodiversity across Devon.
January 27, 2025/by Isaac Mann
Stay connected this December – BeWell@StepOne activities
December can be a busy and often overwhelming time of year. Our BeWell@StepOne service is designed to support local people across Devon and has a variety of activities and support groups to help you through the festive season.
November 28, 2024/by Isaac Mann