The Old Bridford Ward at the Glenbourne Unit, a psychiatric inpatient facility in Plymouth will undergo major refurbishment to turn its 15-bed mixed-sex dormitories into 10 en-suite rooms divided into two single sex wards. Overseeing the project is the site’s...
People in Plymouth seeking urgent mental health advice now only need to call one number no matter how old they are. Livewell Southwest, the social enterprise delivering NHS mental health services in Plymouth, has made it easier for people to access support by creating...
This Dying Matters Week, (10-16 May) Sharon King, Livewell Southwest’s Palliative and End of Life Organisation Lead is encouraging people to think whether you’re in a good place to die and the support available. End of life care is something many professionals across...
In line with national guidance, we are once again allowing some limited visiting to patients at Livewell sites, in a safe and COVID secure way. To keep everyone safe, we are limiting visitors to one per patient, for one hour, once a day. Under compassionate...
Thousands of new, expectant or bereaved mothers will receive help and support for mental health problems through dozens of new dedicated hubs which are being set up across the country – including here in Plymouth. The 26 new hubs will bring together maternity...
Jonathan’s funny take on being diagnosed with Parkinson’s in his thirties
