A new organisation has been set up in South East Cornwall to help people who live life with ill health.

Step Into My Shoes CIC, a non profit-making venture, aims to run workshops to enable people living with emotional or physical illnesses to experience new ways to overcome barriers, build confidence and improve the quality of their lives.

Step Into My Shoes held its first fund-raising event, a Christmas fair, in Liskeard and this was attended by town mayor Jane Pascoe who is a keen supporter of the initiative.

A spokesperson said: ‘We are a small team who feel passionate about working with people who live life with ill health. We are looking forward to an exciting 2017.’