by Livewell Southwest | Jul 8, 2024 | News
“I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the group. I can honestly say that.” Mum of two, Sophie reflecting on the perinatal support group which she attended after experiencing postnatal depression. She added; “Even though I had family and friends around me, I just...
by Livewell Southwest | Jun 17, 2024 | News
FROM FRIGHTENED TO LEAVE HOME FOR MORE THAN THREE YEARS, TO LIVING INDEPENDENTLY AFTER WORKING WITH OUR LEARNING DISABILITIES TEAM (LUKE’S STORY) When Luke was 21 years old, he hadn’t been out of his house for more than three years. He was hardly ever dressed,...
by Livewell Southwest | May 19, 2024 | News
It is not every day you see alpacas on a hospital ward. This week, Wayfarer and Thunderball from Lakemoor Alpacas visited the Edgcumbe unit on the Mount Gould Hospital site in Plymouth. Edgcumbe is a specialist mental health unit providing short term assessment and...
by Livewell Southwest | May 7, 2024 | News
Community healthcare is expanding and our district nursing team continues to grow to offer advanced person-centred care at home. More of our nurses have increased responsibility for patients with complex needs and those with long term conditions. Livewell Southwest is...
by Livewell Southwest | Apr 10, 2024 | News
When Jonathan Firmin was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, he started making t-shirts to heIp raise awareness. The slogans read “No need for electric toothbrushes” and “I make a perfect cocktail shaker.” He hoped it would break the ice when people saw him and open up a...
