by Livewell Southwest | Apr 27, 2021 | News
Nestled in the heart of the city of Plymouth is a very special site – CROP gardens, a green space providing horticultural therapy to adults with the aim of improving their mental wellbeing. CROP forms part of the offer from STEPS, a community therapies service...
by Livewell Southwest | Mar 26, 2021 | News
People who are experiencing a mental health crisis and are waiting to be seen at an Emergency Department are benefitting from a new project which aims to ease demand and get people supported sooner. The Alternative to Emergency Department (A2ED) provides a safe...
by Livewell Southwest | Mar 26, 2021 | News
On Wednesday, 24 March, Emma Edwards, Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist, joined academics, health professionals and two of the world’s leading researchers to virtually present at the Parkinson’s UK annual Gretshen Amphlet Memorial Lecture. The topic of this year’s lecture...
by Livewell Southwest | Mar 26, 2021 | News
A therapeutic project aimed at tackling mental and physical health through football is continuing to thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s A Goal is a joint enterprise between Livewell Southwest and the Argyle Community Trust – official charity for Plymouth...
by Livewell Southwest | Mar 10, 2021 | News
This No Smoking Day 2021 (Wednesday 10 March) smokers are encouraged to put smoking behind them for a brighter future. Smokers who quit for within weeks are happier than those who carry on smoking. Reductions in anxiety and depression in those who quit smoking are...
