Sue Mott

sports journalist

[Sue Mott @SueMott1]

“My God how he made me laugh…” A beautiful piece by award winning writer Jan Etherington on her husband, Gavin Petrie. Wait for the bit about turkeys!

[Stepping Out @CarersStepOut]

In Memory of Gavin Petrie, writer, producer, bon viveur, haggis-lover & husband to award-winning comedy writer Jan Etherington, who died on November 5th 2025.

With our sympathy and huge thanks to Jan who became Gavin’s carer following his Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2019.

[Stepping Out @CarersStepOut]

Meet Jean, who has been part of the Stepping Out family for a few years.

We published Jean’s Ode to the joy of Stepping Out blog last year that detailed how being introduced to our CEO & Stepping Out walks has been the highlight of her life, since the death of her husband.

[Sue Mott @SueMott1]

@ObserverUK @M_elanieReid What utter bliss to have you back in column-form. The only words I’d switch papers for.

[Sue Mott @SueMott1]

She’s doing it! In this insane heat! Hanging on to Bernado. It is the most incredible feat. Read and wonder. And meet a real life WONDERWOMAN.

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24 Hour UltraQuad Challenge for our charity by @deniseyeats 💪
“I wanted to give something back to an organisation that has become close to my heart for the vital work it does to support carers.”
https://t.co/s6aIZizs4B 🙏
#TheBigStepOut25

[Sue Mott @SueMott1]

@CarersStepOut @deniseyeats She’s doing it. This woman is incredible with 7 hours to go. You don’t have to be a professional superstar athlete to be a real life WONDERWOMAN.

[Stepping Out @CarersStepOut]

24 Hour UltraQuad Challenge for our charity by @deniseyeats 💪
“I wanted to give something back to an organisation that has become close to my heart for the vital work it does to support carers.”
https://t.co/s6aIZizs4B 🙏
#TheBigStepOut25

[Stepping Out @CarersStepOut]

We’re so delighted to announce that ballroom and Latin dancer, author & television presenter @TheAntonDuBeke will once again be supporting ‘The Big Step Out’, our National walking festival to celebrate unpaid carers everywhere. 🕺👇🚶‍♀️

https://t.co/NaK6w6wstY

#TheBigStepOut25

[Stepping Out @CarersStepOut]

Will you be stepping Out?

Our CEO @SueMott1 said: “The fantastic thing about #TheBigStepOut25 is that every step counts. It’s a personal way to celebrate the UK’s unpaid Carers. Please contribute your steps, photos & messages so they can see they are not invisible after all.”

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As @VolunteersWeek comes to an end, we have absolutely loved being a part of this amazing week celebrating our volunteers up and down the UK who support our stepping out walks for unpaid carers and the people they care for. 🩵

#carersstepout #VolunteersWeek

[Stepping Out @CarersStepOut]

Meet Annie, @emmawiggs lovely mum.
@emwiggsy is our wonderful ambassador for #TheBigStepOut25

@SueMott1 our CEO caught up with Annie as part of our ‘Carers Stories in 100 Objects’ blog series.

The chosen object is Emma’s gap year rucksack. 🎒
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https://t.co/ZZAxHfi93G

[The Hull Story 🇺🇦 @StoryHull]

ASSISTED DYING: Vivacious former #Hull hairdresser Fiona ‘Fifi’ Tunnicliffe drank champagne before her assisted death in #Canada
✍🏻 by @philascough & @SueMott1
#assisteddying

https://t.co/d9INpBWllz

[Stepping Out @CarersStepOut]

We are so delighted to welcome Emma Wiggs as our new ambassador for this year’s #TheBigStepOut.

Emma is a triple Paralympic gold medal winner and twelve-time World Champion paracanoeist.

Thank you so much @emwiggsy 🙏

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From Brand Guidelines to Finish Lines for Stepping Out with Carers: Taking on 21K! 👇

Stewart from Mammoth Creative has swapped brand building for endurance building & is taking on the Colchester Half Marathon to raise funds - we are so grateful!👟 🏃🙏

https://t.co/sRiPeEXOr8

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We’re delighted to announce that we have teamed up with Wendy & Jessica from @the_sage_network_ two fabulous OT’s who have created The Community Gardens, a thriving garden & safe, fun space for people in Dover who need respite. 👇

https://t.co/8lMq5JFhmF

#Dover #CarersStepOut

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‍Angus Drummond founded @LimitlessTr4vel after being diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. Frustrated by the limited options for accessible holidays, he knew something needed to change.

Our CEO @SueMott1 recently caught up with Angus.

Read the blog👇

https://t.co/tK9HXBWocI

[Steve Mitchell @mitchskills]

@emwiggsy @SueMott1 Thinking about the two of you together creating magic is very exciting!!!! Motty & Wiggsy 🙌

[Emma Wiggs MBE @emwiggsy]

Always a pleasure to chat to the brilliant @SueMott1 also lovely to be able to shine a light on the value of 'caring' for each other in all sorts of ways....something so many do in this country day in day out #carers #kindness #help #support

[Sue Mott @SueMott1]

Great champion. Great woman. Terrible shopper. The truth about our Paralympic hero.

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“I’m ashamed to tell you that I leave the supermarket every single time without my full list because I don’t want to ask someone to help me repeatedly.”

Paralympic triple gold medalist @emwiggsy recently spoke to @SueMott1

Read here:
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https://t.co/GWcnMJn5l3

📸 Garry Bowden

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“Like a typical bloke I didn’t do anything about it for nine years”

Sir Steve Redgrave opens up about his post Olympic clinical depression. @SteveRedgrave5

Read our latest blog: 👇

https://t.co/VP4fR24LrZ
#CarersStepOut #SportEngland

[Sue Mott @SueMott1]

@adrian_warner @CarersStepOut @SteveRedgrave5 Hi Adrian, it’s a blog on the carerssteppingout website - you’ll find it there. While I go to find out how I’ve upset Mr Musk.

[Sue Mott @SueMott1]

“Like a typical bloke I didn’t do anything about it for nine years” Sir Steve Redgrave opens up about his post Olympic clinical depression. ⁦@CarersStepOut⁩ ⁦@SteveRedgrave5⁩ https://t.co/eofqSaX4Si