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Mental health and creative arts – Guest blog post by Rebekah Horton

February 3, 2021

Step into the world of Rebekah Horton, a self-employed autistic content creator, as she shares her insights on the profound link between mental health and the creative arts.

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The Second Pandemic – Article published in Quay Magazine

January 27, 2021

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The article talks about the hidden costs of furlough on employees' mental health and suggests ways for businesses to support their staff during and after this period. Published in Quay Magazine in December 2020.

Our annual survey from people who use our service

January 25, 2021

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Hear directly from the people we support! Over 36% of Step One service users shared their experiences in our annual survey, revealing 92% would recommend us to others.

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Looking to support Step One? Get creative with your donations!

January 11, 2021

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This blog post includes a heartwarming story and information on how you can donate your time, skills, or resources to empower people who need support with mental health challenges across Devon.

Step One Charity service user crafting at Cypress in Newton Abbot

Crafting for good causes

December 17, 2020

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Discover how our festive crafting activities help the people we work with learn new skills and build their confidence.

Woman walking alone looking sad, highlighting the theme of loneliness and mental health challenges during the festive season.

Be kind to yourself this Christmas

December 15, 2020

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With restrictions and challenges adding to the usual pressures, in this blog post we offer tips for being kind to yourself this Christmas.

Service user and support worker smile while making Christmas crafts for charity tree.

Charity Christmas Tree Festival at Princesshay

December 8, 2020

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Despite the challenges presented by this year, Step One continues its tradition of participating in the Princesshay Exeter Charity Christmas Tree Festival. This year, the focus goes on offering messages of support and hope to visitors.

Giving Tuesday 2020

December 1, 2020

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Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving. Whether you donate time, resources, your voice, or simply spread the word, you can make a huge difference in the lives of those who need support. Read more in this blog post.