
A Mindful Hour for Move Mates
Ana is a Move Mate volunteer in York, as well as a teacher with expertise in mindfulness and mental health Volunteers from York, Durham and

Ana is a Move Mate volunteer in York, as well as a teacher with expertise in mindfulness and mental health Volunteers from York, Durham and

Our Leeds project has been operational for a year Reflections on the development of our Leeds Move Mates project We can’t quite believe that Move

Move Mates works closely with Age UK across our project areas We receive referrals from Age UK staff for people using their services who would

Jo has been walking with Elaine and building up her confidence in leaving her home. They have worked together to plan small steps. Jo has

Bunty was referred to Move Mates through Age UK, she has been walking with Daniel since November Bunty has appreciated having a walk scheduled that

Volunteer, Georgina, has been walking with Leslie for the last two years Leslie had lost confidence going outside by himself as he was finding walking

Margaret, Sue and Deborah have run two great Dementia Friends sessions for our volunteers Volunteers from York, Durham and Leeds attended the sessions In December,

Carla finds it really helpful to walk with her Move Mate volunteer. Following a stroke in 2021, Carla became disabled and had to move house.

Meeting Ellie for a weekly walk has had a huge impact on *Amy’s life in just a few months Amy has gone from being unable

Many thanks to Mark from York Mind for this session on supporting mental health for volunteers Volunteers from York, Durham and Leeds attended the session