Steps Challenge | 12 September - 12 December 2025
Supporting Staff Well-being and Sustainable Care at Care & Carers
From September 12 to December 12, 2025, the Care & Carers team participated in a company-wide Steps Challenge. This initiative reinforced our commitment to staff well-being, teamwork, and sustainable working practices within our home care and live-in care services.
Over the course of three months, colleagues across the organisation collectively increased their daily activity levels, supported one another, and contributed to a healthier, more connected workplace culture with lots of fun.
16,533 Kilometres Walked Together
Care & Carers staff collectively covered a remarkable distance of 16,533 kilometres, reflecting their consistency, engagement, and shared purpose.
Putting the Distance into Perspective
To better understand the scale of this effort:
- 41% of the way around the world: With the Earth's circumference measuring approximately 40,075 km, the Care & Carers team walked nearly halfway around the globe.
- Crossing continents: This distance is equivalent to walking from London to Cape Town and continuing to Mumbai, or nearly twice the distance from New York to Buenos Aires.
- A long-distance journey: It is comparable to travelling from London to Rome more than 18 times.
- Steps taken as a team: Approximately 21 to 22 million steps were recorded during the challenge.
- Health and energy impact: An estimated 8 to 9 million calories were burned through this combined effort.
Why Staff Well-being Matters in Home Care
In home and live-in care, the well-being of care professionals directly impacts the quality, consistency, and reliability of care provided to clients. Initiatives like the Steps Challenge promote physical health, encourage positive routines, and strengthen team connections, all of which help improve outcomes for those we support.
More Than Just a Challenge
This initiative reflects Care & Carers’ broader commitment to:
- Supporting staff well-being and retention
- Encouraging sustainable, low-impact habits
- Building a positive, values-led workplace culture
Thank you to everyone who took part. Every step taken contributed to a healthier team and a stronger care service.
