Step into Wellness

This is a FREE service for anyone over the age of 18yrs.

Email: stepintowellness@ageukcornwall.org.uk
Telephone: 01872 266383

Supporting you to feel better, stay well and live more independently.
Step into Wellness is a free, friendly and flexible wellbeing programme delivered by Age UK Cornwall, supporting adults aged 18 and over to improve your physical, emotional and social wellbeing. Based on the NHS Five Ways to Wellbeing, the programme helps you build confidence, develop meaningful connections, explore new interests and make positive changes to your everyday life. Our enhanced programme also offers practical guidance on healthy ageing, nutrition, hydration, falls awareness and managing health conditions, helping you maintain independence and wellbeing for longer. Whether you're feeling isolated, experiencing changes in your health or simply looking to improve your wellbeing, Step into Wellness can help you take positive steps towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.

What do our sessions look like?

1. Connection & Belonging
Together we reflect on existing connections, explore whether you’re feeling isolated or disconnected, and what meaningful relationships look like for you. It's also about recognising that connection means different things to different people. For some, it might be making new friends; for others, it could be reconnecting with family, joining a local activity or simply feeling more confident in social situations.

2. Mindfulness
We explore how mindfulness can help us become more aware of our thoughts and feelings, offering ourselves more kindness and compassion. We introduce simple techniques that people can incorporate into everyday life. This might include guided meditation, grounding exercises, gentle breathing techniques or taking time to recognise how we're feeling.

3.Moving Well
Moving Well isn't an exercise class. It's a discussion-led session where we explore the relationship between movement and our physical and emotional wellbeing. We focus particularly on finding joy in movement, recognising that this might look very different for each person — whether that's gardening, walking, dancing or gentle chair-based activities.

4. Giving Back & Practising Gratitude
We discuss the different ways people can give back, whether through volunteering, sharing skills, supporting a neighbour or small everyday acts of kindness. We also introduce gratitude as a simple wellbeing tool, encouraging you to reflect on the things that bring you happiness, comfort or a sense of purpose.

5. Exploring Interests & Learning New Skills
We invite you to reflect on hobbies you once enjoyed, interests you may have lost touch with or something new you’ve always wanted to try.
We explore what might be preventing you from pursuing these interests and identify realistic opportunities within your local community.

Additional sessions

Our enhanced programme can also offer four additional modules for people who are looking for additional guidance on the following:
6. Falls Awareness
7. Eating Well & Staying Hydrated
8. Respiratory Health & Wellbeing
9. Looking After Our Health Conditions & Safely Using Medications

How can I access the programme?

Our programme can be accessed via online sessions, in person group sessions or a home visit. Our aim is to find a way to support you that suits you best. We are here to support you and will always try to adapt our programme to your individual needs.

Find out more

You can refer yourself or a loved one by sending us an email with your contact details to the address below OR by calling us.

Email: stepintowellness@ageukcornwall.org.uk or Tel: 01872 266383

We are a diverse and inclusive charity that works with communities: We have a wealth of knowledge and can signpost individuals to different places or groups that they may be interested in. We are here to support you on your journey to improved wellbeing.

We are very grateful for our partnership with PIM (People in Mind) - a new multi-agency service that provides targeted mental health support to people in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly.