Blog articles
5 minutes with Lorna Collingwood-Burke
From training as a nurse and midwife in Bath to serving as Chief Nursing Officer for NHS Devon, Lorna Collingwood-Burke has dedicated her career to public service. Now, as Chair of Trustees at Step One, she reflects on leadership, collaboration and the importance of valuing staff.
Supporting Change: Sue Sutherland Reflects on Her Time as Chair
After eight years as Chair of Trustees at Step One Charity, Sue Sutherland has stepped down from the role. During her time as Chair, she helped guide the organisation through significant challenges and important developments.
Leave a Legacy of Support: Make a Will Week 2026
Make a Will Week is a chance for local people to get expert legal support when planning for the future. Instead of paying a solicitor’s fee, people are asked to make a donation to Step One Charity.
Walking for a Cause: The Journey Behind the 300,000 Steps
Find out all about Rachael's experience during Every Step Counts 2025 and her journey of 300,000 steps!
Neurodiversity Training: More Than a Legal Obligation, It’s a Key to Unlocking Talent
Neurodiversity training isn’t a tick-box exercise, it’s a strategic investment. When teams understand and embrace the natural differences in how people think, communicate, and process information, the benefits are profound. This blog explores why neurodiversity training is no longer optional and how to do it right.
Schizophrenia Awareness Day
National Schizophrenia Awareness Day held on 25th July, is a vital opportunity to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and ensure that people living with schizophrenia are seen for who they truly are. Today we're sharing this useful blog which includes information, stats, tips and support options for living with schizophrenia.
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.
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.
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:
