Our Story
Our Beginnings: Relax With Lucy
Our journey began in 2012 when Lucy & Rick Livesey co-founded a network of physiotherapy clinics in the North West of England. Alongside her work as an NHS mental health nurse, Lucy started a social enterprise focused on supporting individuals facing low-level mental health challenges, such as anxiety and depression.
Using a studio at the physiotherapy clinic in her hometown of Oldham, Lucy launched services under the brand Relax With Lucy. These weekly relaxation, meditation, and mindfulness sessions primarily supported working individuals who were struggling but didn’t qualify for NHS mental health services.
The Turning Point: Baby Loss and Our True Calling
In 2017, Lucy and her husband Rick experienced the devastating loss of their first baby, Ellie, through Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR). This profound lived experience revealed the immense challenges faced by those affected by baby loss—a journey often marked by loneliness and misunderstanding.
In the weeks leading up to the tragic news, Lucy and Rick had completed a hypnobirthing course, equipping them with tools to bring Ellie into the world. This empowered and peaceful experience amidst heartbreak inspired them to share these techniques with others enduring similar losses.
This was the moment Lucy found her true calling: providing specialised support to the baby loss community, ensuring no one navigates this journey alone.
Our Evolution: Relax With Lucy & Co CIC
In 2019, with support from Action Together, Relax With Lucy & Co CIC was established. As a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) in the UK, we operate as a not-for-profit organisation with no shareholders, run by a small but dedicated board.
Founded by Lucy Livesey, a mental health nurse and bereaved mother, Relax With Lucy & Co has grown into a beacon of care and compassion for those experiencing baby loss. While our initial focus was supporting individuals with anxiety and depression, our journey led us to specialise in aiding those navigating the profound complexities of baby loss.
We are deeply committed to providing mindfulness and relaxation interventions tailored to the unique needs of the baby loss community. Rooted in the heart of the community, our mission is to make a positive, lasting impact on the lives of bereaved families.
Ellie’s Gift: Breaking Barriers to Support
Through our work, we discovered the main barrier to supporting bereaved parents: accessibility. We realised the need for tools, techniques, and resources that could reach families during the narrow and critical window before and after .
This led to the creation of Ellie’s Gift, a specialist mobile app designed to provide 24/7 access to support and resources, no matter where parents are. After a successful pilot, we raised funding to launch the app officially in the Apple and Android app stores.
Ellie’s Gift is a service of Relax With Lucy & Co CIC, delivering our mission to reach parents anywhere, anytime, with the care and tools they need.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about our journey. We are honoured to support you on your journey.