Improving Lives Plymouth

Improving Lives Plymouth Part of the City since 1907, Improving Lives Plymouth has been supporting people in Plymouth, UK with information, advice and practical support.

As a long established organisation, working within the city of Plymouth and the surrounding area, we have an excellent track record of delivering services and developing new ones to meet the needs of individuals and community and voluntary organisations. Improving Lives Plymouth runs information, advice and support services for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. We also help

prospective volunteers find interesting and rewarding volunteering opportunities and support organisations to provide good quality volunteering programmes.

16/06/2026

We’ve got a new short video to share about the Plymouth Wellbeing Hub Network 💚

Wellbeing Hubs are welcoming community spaces across Plymouth where you can pop in for information, advice, and support, and find activities that help you feel more connected and well.

A big thank you to Fotonow (CIC) (and Ross Sinclair) for making the film for us 👏

Please feel free to share — the more people who know about the hubs, the more we can connect residents to what’s available locally.

🔔Job Vacancy Alert 🔔Neighbourhood Health ManagerSalary: £29,356 to £30,893 per annum35 hours per weekClosing date: 29th ...
12/06/2026

🔔Job Vacancy Alert 🔔
Neighbourhood Health Manager

Salary: £29,356 to £30,893 per annum
35 hours per week
Closing date: 29th June, 9:00am

We’re recruiting a Neighbourhood Health Manager to lead the delivery of our community-based health and wellbeing offer across Plymouth.

This is an important role focused on improving access to local support, helping people stay well, and reducing health inequalities.
Day-to-day you'll be working with communities and partners to deliver programmes like My Health, My Way, supporting physical activity, social connection, and prevention. You’ll also lead delivery across neighbourhoods, manage staff and volunteers, and help shape services based on local need.

Full details and how to apply are available online:
👉 https://wellbeinghub.improvinglives.org.uk/current-jobs

🚨Job Vacancy Alert🚨Armed Forces Community Manager- Salary £29,356–£30,893 - 35 hours per week - Closing date: Monday 29 ...
12/06/2026

🚨Job Vacancy Alert🚨

Armed Forces Community Manager

- Salary £29,356–£30,893
- 35 hours per week
- Closing date: Monday 29 June, 9am.

We're recruiting an Armed Forces Community Manager to lead the delivery of our new VALOUR Recognised Centre, supporting veterans and their families across Devon and Cornwall.

This is a significant role in our Armed Forces Community services, ensuring veterans and their support networks can access the right help at the right time.

Day-to-day you'll be managing service delivery across multiple locations, building relationships with partner organisations, overseeing a team of staff and volunteers, and making sure the programme is making a measurable difference to the people it serves.

Full details and how to apply are available online
👉https://wellbeinghub.improvinglives.org.uk/current-jobs/

Halfway through , and we're participating in the Devon 'Spot a Carer' campaign.A lot of people give every day to suppor...
11/06/2026

Halfway through , and we're participating in the Devon 'Spot a Carer' campaign.

A lot of people give every day to support a family member, friend or neighbour with shopping, appointments or just being there. Many of these people will never once think of themselves as a carer. But if that's you, there's support you might not know you're exists.

That might be through Bridgit Care, through us Improving Lives, or somewhere else entirely. As long as you know the support exists 💜

Feel free to drop us a line here or via email if you need help getting connected.

Links to Bridgit Care Devon in the top comment 👇

🌞Summer Activities Schedule 🌞Walks, yoga, tai chi, cycling, crafts, kurling, day trips and more. Most activities are fre...
05/06/2026

🌞Summer Activities Schedule 🌞

Walks, yoga, tai chi, cycling, crafts, kurling, day trips and more. Most activities are free or just £2. Running throughout June and July. Take advantage while the sun lasts!

The 2021 census identified 23,956 unpaid carers living in Plymouth, and a further 730 young carers balancing school and ...
02/06/2026

The 2021 census identified 23,956 unpaid carers living in Plymouth, and a further 730 young carers balancing school and care duties. The 2021 census identified 23,956 unpaid carers living in Plymouth, and a further 730 young carers balancing school and care duties.

2021 was nearly 5 years ago, and since then we've only seen the need grow, especially if we broaden the geographic definition of "Living in Plymouth." There are far more of you out there than any census will ever capture.

The point is that all of you are welcomed and encouraged to join the activities we're putting on over carers week this year. Take a look and see if anything strikes your fancy.

YOU ARE VALUED

Thank you to all unpaid carers in Plymouth.

Spaces are limited – early booking is recommended

Free Celebration BBQ for Plymouth Volunteers!Get down to the Tinside Lido on the 4th June for a free celebratory evening...
01/06/2026

Free Celebration BBQ for Plymouth Volunteers!

Get down to the Tinside Lido on the 4th June for a free celebratory evening of BBQ, drinks and music. If you're one of our volunteers and you can make it, please come along. All your hard work deserves a proper celebration!

Scan the code to book or get in touch for support.

Lift Accessible 👍
Veggie/Vegan Options Available 👍

Organised by Plymouth City Council & Plymouth Sound National Marine Park 💜

Last Friday smashed an actual 87km ultra-marathon to raise money for Improving Lives Plymouth 💜Congratulations Poppy, y...
24/05/2026

Last Friday smashed an actual 87km ultra-marathon to raise money for Improving Lives Plymouth 💜

Congratulations Poppy, you're an absolute force of nature!

Yesterday our History Club Project had a big archival sort out of a bunch of records and documents from the vaults of Er...
22/05/2026

Yesterday our History Club Project had a big archival sort out of a bunch of records and documents from the vaults of Ernest English House, finding documents from as long ago as 1933.

These records aren't just about the history of The Guild or Improving Lives Plymouth, they are the history of local community support in our city. Plans are underway to make this archive publicly accessible so that it can be shared with everyone, so stay tuned for updates!📜📚📃

If you have experience of domestic abuse and or the family courts, this offer is for you.We'll soon be hosting Red Red a...
21/05/2026

If you have experience of domestic abuse and or the family courts, this offer is for you.

We'll soon be hosting Red Red and Biddy Mary from Becoming Arethusa CIC, who'll be bringing free art therapy sessions to Mannamead Wellbeing Hub specifically for women with lived experience of these issues. This is such an important topic and one that doesn't get discussed nearly enough, so we're very grateful to Biddy and Red Red for bringing the conversation and their expertise!

This is a chance to explore art therapy, connect with other women, and be part of a creative project calling for change in the justice system and beyond. Don't worry if you can't make this date, there will be more opportunities in the future.

🗓️ 8th June
🕐 1pm - 3pm
📍 Mannamead Wellbeing Hub, PL3 5QL

Feel free to reach out with any questions 💜

Address

Ernest English House, Buckwell Street
Plymouth
PL12DA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441752201766

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