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When JaquI first joined the Stand Strong exercise programme, she was living with neuropathy, a condition that affects the nerves and causes a loss of sensation in the feet. Everyday movements like walking and balancing were difficult, and her confidence had dropped. “I was scared…

“I feel more motivated and able to manage my lifestyle- I am now happier with my own weight and feel healthier and stronger through increasing my activity.” Re-Shape programme makes a huge difference to Lynn, here she is to tell you more about her journey: “I had…

“The longest journey starts with the first step” Click here to watch Alans interview. Alan’s story pivots around the unexpected loss of his wife where his life was turned upside-down. Living in Scotland, he decided to move to Sandbach to be close…

“During one of my visits at Leighton Hospital, I was approached by the stop smoking nurse who referred me to the Be Smoke Free programme. They called me on the same day to register and offer my first appointment with an Advisor. I used to smoke…

By David Craig, 16th September 2025 A heartwarming poem from our Be Smoke Free member David to sum up his quitting smoking journey. If you would like to find out more about our free,…

If you are a smoker, quitting is the single best thing you can do for your health. That’s what One You Cheshire East Be Smoke Free member, David, found out when he joined the programme.  Motivated by his family, especially his grandson, David said: “it’s wanting…

Before starting the Active Lives programme at Crewe Lifestyle Centre, Carol shared her health and fitness wasn’t very good, rating it 4/10, especially with pain in her legs and needing to take a walking stick around with her everywhere. Now she has better movement, less pain and…

From inactive to active, resting blood pressure lowered, weight loss, fitter and healthier, Dorothy has done amazing on our Active Lives programme. Here she is to tell you more, “I saw a poster and thought that can help me to get back into getting fit again.

David Craig, from Crewe started One You Cheshire East’s Be Smoke Free programme on 3rd July at Easy Medical Centre in Crewe. In just the second week, David gave up cigarettes and has not been on them since. David, who lives with photophobia, shared that…

Residents across Cheshire East are being encouraged to “Know Your Numbers!” this September as part of the UK’s biggest blood pressure testing and awareness event, running from 8th to 14th September 2025. Led by Blood Pressure UK, the initiative aims to look for the missing millions, sharing “Right…