Category: Live More
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Live More: Stella’s Story
Live More: Stella’s Story How gentle movement, fresh air and walking my dog helped me recover — one step at a time Last year, my life slowed down in a way I never expected. After having Covid, I was waiting for a diagnosis for long Covid and didn’t feel like myself anymore. Physically, I was…
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Live More: Paul’s Story
Live More: Paul’s Story Small changes, everyday walking, and looking after my health A couple of years ago, I had a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) — sometimes called a mini‑stroke because it affects the blood supply to the brain in a similar way. Even though the physical effects improved, it was a moment that made…
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Live More: David’s Story
Live More: David’s Story Swimming, routine and staying connected Staying active has always mattered to me. I have cerebral palsy, and swimming has been part of my life from a young age. When I was younger, I swam competitively and was proud to represent Great Britain at the Paralympics. Swimming gave me confidence, purpose and…
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Live More: Jaymie’s Story
Live More: Jaymie’s Story Finding confidence, connection and strength through being active For a long time, my life felt chaotic. I’d been a drug addict for over 20 years, and I was in a really bad place — physically and mentally. I’d spent time in hospital and had serious health problems, and when I started…
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Live More: Susan’s Story
Live More: Susan’s Story Moving More with Fibromyalgia Living with fibromyalgia hasn’t been easy. I deal with stiffness, fatigue and ongoing pain, and for a long time I was nervous about exercise. I worried that if I did too much, I’d flare up and feel even worse. Everything changed when my daughter showed me some…
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Live More: Sheila & Sue’s Story
Live More: Sheila & Sue’s Story Finding confidence & improving balance We’re Sheila and Sue, and for the last few months we’ve been taking part in Nordic Walking. We both live with long‑term health conditions — problems with our knees, back and balance — and before joining the group, even low‑level activity felt difficult or…