Working with the Plymouth community to improve health & wellbeing

Why we exist

Improving Lives Plymouth has had a long history of supporting the community of Plymouth to improve health and wellbeing.

Improving Lives Plymouth (ILP) offers a wide range of services across Plymouth, designed to help people improve their health. ILP focuses on working alongside people, providing support to people with long-term health conditions, disabilities, and older adults, amongst others. Through a variety of activities, workshops, and resources, ILP aims to enhance a person’s quality of life, promoting independence and wellbeing for communities.

Who we help

People living with long term health conditions
People living with mental health challenges
People with disabilities
People who have experienced multiple disadvantage (e.g. domestic abuse, homelessness, substance use, contact with the criminal justice system)
Older Adults
Unpaid/ Family Carers
Veterans

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Anybody can attend our activities & courses, but before attending your first event, please ensure you have registered your details with us.

All Activities

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Mental Wellbeing

Learn ways to improve your own happiness and wellbeing

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Get Active

We offer a range of activities suitable for all levels

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Take Control of Your Health & Wellbeing

Explore our range of courses

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Get Connected

Join one of our events and connect with others

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What people say

Below are some testimonials from people who have attended our activities and workshops;

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“Very satisfied, excellent engagement and resources used were very well presented. As an 81 year old I found it enlightening and most useful to carry forward. I feel very much in control of what health issues befall me and I enjoy what life imparts.”
AnonMy Health My Way Course Participant

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"As a support worker I bring a few of my guys to the activities that Active for All provide. All of my guys enjoy the activities a lot. The staff and other individuals that attend make my guys feel welcome and happy and we look forward to meeting up with everyone for walking club or golf. We can't wait to try some of the other activities on offer!"
HollySupport Worker

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“Workshop exceeded my expectations, it has helped me tackle challenges and also taught me to be kinder to myself – Thank You”
AnonMy Health My Way Course Participant

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As a regular attendee, I find the weekly walks very beneficial to my mental wellbeing. It is a couple of hours of fresh air in all weathers and easy conversations with excellent company. It is an opportunity to engage with fellow carers, who understand the ups and downs of our role in a light-hearted approach"
AnonCarers Walk Participant

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‘I have been attending Art For Wellbeing sessions since February 2024. The tutor has been especially inspirational and diverse with different art projects that she has presented to the group. Her encouragement and positive approach has been invaluable. The other participants have also been great to be with.
AnonArt for Wellbeing Participant

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“I have found the support from Danny and Improving Lives really helpful. She is very kind, friendly, empathetic and intuitive. I instantly clicked with her and didn't feel like I had to explain anything, she immediately got it.
AnonWellbeing Hub Participant

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2023 brought significant changes to my circumstances, which were unsettling. I had lost both my main social network at my workplace and a significant focal point in my home life. Improving Lives has been invaluable and I believe, has supported me in finding a new direction and network of friends and connections within my community.
AnonCraft Group Participant

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The group dynamic is great and we have lovely conversations. A definite boost for everyone’s mental health and confidence’.
AnonArt for Wellbeing Participant

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I would highly recommend being paired with Danny and have seen vast improvements in the quality of my life by working alongside her. Many thanks for all the help. It's honestly been transformative”.
AnonWellbeing Hub Participant