Fancy a change of scenery? Take a look at the gallery below to see what our staff think of living and working in Plymouth and the surrounding areas, and then click here to take a look at our careers page to see how you can join us!
Jo Beniston
Head of Training, Apprenticeships and Workforce Development, Jo Beniston loves spending her evenings and weekends swimming at Looe, Cornwall.
Lucy Turner
Approved Mental Health Professional Lucy Turner captured this shot at the Livewell offices in Crownhill. “Love that the beautiful deer come to visit us at work!”
Sean Partington
Community Charge Nurse Sean Partington took this at Tregantle beach with Bilbo the dog. “Working in Plymouth means you can drive for half an hour and stroll along one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. A great way to unwind after a busy day!”
Abbey Nicholas
Abbey Nicholas is an Assistant Psychologist in the Community Learning Disabilities Team. “One of the great things about working in Plymouth is having these beautiful places near our offices to go for a walk and get some fresh air on our lunchbreaks!
Zsuzsanna Prokai
Health Care Assistant Zsuzsanna Prokai put together this montage of her favourite place Saltram. “Having access to beautiful parks such as Saltram where you can go for a walk, have a hot brew, ice cream or picnic with your friends or family is wonderful regardless the season.”
Zoe Smith
Zoe Smith from the Adult Speech & Language Therapy team took this near Noss Mayo. “Prior to moving here for University and then a job, I lived in Birmingham, so rarely got to visit the South Coast. Now it’s more or less on my doorstep! 😊”
Suzie Burridge
Suzie Burridge from the Glenbourne Unit took this pic of Plymouth Sound. “I am truly grateful to have so many beautiful places to visit within an half an hour drive of Plymouth. This is why working and living in Plymouth is so fantastic.”
Shannon Nation
Shannon Nation, Senior Reablement Healthcare Assistant, took this gorgeous sunset pic overlooking the River Plym from the Short-Term Care Centre.
Sarah Rogers Plymouth Sound
Occupational Therapist Sara Rogers took this shot in Plymouth Sound. “I love being able to finish my working day and be on my paddleboard within an hour. Treated to views like this one from Drake’s Island where the ferry comes into view and passes by the iconic Smeaton’s Tower – unmistakably Plymouth. I feel so lucky to live and work here.”
Sarah Jude
This was taken by Sarah Jude, PA to Clinical Director of Pharmacy and a Pharmacy Administrator. “I was extremely lucky to spot this mother and her foal when out waking on Dartmoor. Love having this on our doorstep. Nature at its best!”
Rosina Russell
Rosina Russell is the Team Administrator for the Health Inclusion Pathway Plymouth team. She took this shot near Yelverton on Dartmoor. “Lovely spot for a packet of crisps 😊
Pamela Howarth
Chaplain Pamela Howarth took this pic over the River Plym. “This was the sun rising over the estuary taken from the Mount Gould site when I went on my initial induction at the Beauchamp Centre. As I saw this stunning view in starting my role with Livewell, I thought what a wonderful place to work, and how correct this has proved to be for patients and staff alike.”
Nicola Smith
Nicola Smith is a Health Improvement Practitioner in Community Mental Health Services “I have been trying to watch more sunsets than Netflix lately. I am lucky enough to live near Devil’s point so go for walks there after work most nights or if I am brave enough I will go for a swim. This picture reflects just how beautiful Plymouth really is and I am very lucky to live here 😊”
Neil Carvell
Neil Carvell, Principal Pharmacy Technician, took this on the south west coast path. “I love this picture of our social run on the coast path near Wembury on a beautiful summer evening. As part of Plymouth Coastal Runners group, each month we are set a route involving the coast path to run, jog, walk or crawl. There aren’t many better places to get out and stretch your legs after a day at work!”
Mandy Harrison
Mandy Harrison from the Plymouth Community Forensic Team took this photo. “I love the vivid colours and cloud formation in this sunrise shot over Chaddlewood.”
Lydia Helyer Millendreth
Lead Occupational Therapist Lydia Helyer took this fab pic at Millendreth.
Louise Meyrick Mount Gould
Occupational therapist Louise Meyrick took this picture in Mount Gould park. “I often walk through the park when I have to pick my daughter up from nursery. I always admire the view of the river Plym. It’s such a great spot. On one of my walks, I managed to capture a picture of a whole rainbow! Something I had never seen before.”
Louise Creber Pye
Louise Creber from Cotehele Ward took this pic. “Enjoying a stress relieving ride in the evening sun after work on my horse Pye.”
Lisa Hoskin
Lisa Hoskin, Health Improvement Practitioner took this on the Plymouth waterfront. “As they say home is where the heart is and what isn’t there to love about The Hoe? It’s iconic and I love going there. To watch the sea and listen to the waves is cathartic for me. Seeing people swimming is just lovely. Having all this on our doorstep – aren’t we lucky!!!!”
Lindsay Whiting
Lindsay Whiting from the Plym Neuro Rehab Unit loves having this view of Plymouth Hoe on the doorstep.
Kirsty Everett
Kirsty Everett from the Older People’s Mental Health Functional Team took this near Wembury. “Plymouth is the ideal place for community working, as you have some beautiful scenery to admire when you are out and about on visits. You can take your lunch break on a beach easily enough, and when you’re not working there are plenty of beauty spots to explore such as nearby Dartmoor or the South West Coastal Path.”
Kieren Rossiter
Administrator Kieren Rossiter took this whilst walking to Saltram. “I love living by the water, especially in the summer when you can experience views like this. It’s equally nice walking home from the Cumberland Centre in the evening as well 😊”
Julia McNaught
Julia McNaught works in the Short Term Care Centre. “Having moved around the country due to being ex-service personnel, I found nothing more satisfying than returning to Plymouth as it has a little bit of everything I love.”
Julia McDermott
Julia McDermott took this on her dog walk before starting my day at the Greenfields unit.
Jo Thompson
Directorate Manager Jo Thompson took this pic. “After a busy day supporting mental health services in Plymouth, this what a dog walk looks like with just a 15 min drive ….”
Helen Hutchings
Helen Hutchings from the HR team took this on the Saltram estate. “One of the reasons I love the Plymouth area is the green open spaces we are fortunate to have. Nothing better than an after work walk in Saltram.”
Edward Jefferis Mabel
Edward Jefferis, who works as an occupational therapist with one of the community therapy teams took this of his dog Mabel. “I love living and working in Plymouth because it’s very close to Dartmoor, where I like to go letterboxing with Mabel on my days off.”
Claire Erasmus Lucas Wood
Claire Erasmus took this at Lucas Wood near Lee Mill. “I work for Rapid Response Care Service in the South Hams and West Devon. I work 12hr shifts and usually before I start my shift at 8am I walk with another colleague at around 5.30am for an hour in the South Hams before we start work. It is the best feeling in the world!! We certainly Love Where We Live 😊”
Becky Dusky
Becky Dusky, Support Worker with the Specialist Outreach Recovery Team, took this on Plymouth Hoe. “I love living and working in Devon! It’s incredible to facilitate and support patient community visits with such stunning views. I believe that spending time in nature can foster a sense of connection to the wider world and be a powerful tool in recovery.”
Andrea Mahn
Andrea Mahn is the Community Learning and Development Manager for the Livewell Southwest Training Network. “I love living in the South Hams as it’s a wonderful outdoor environment, with rivers, moorland, coasts, and the sea offering so much in a relaxed atmosphere.”
Amy Issott Mount Wise
Business Support Manager Amy Issott took this shot from Mountwise. “I am a born and bred Plymothian and count myself lucky, every single day, that I live in such a beautiful part of the country! Plymouth has so much to offer in terms of events and culture, beautiful spaces and scenery and is also steeped in so much history. Not only that, but being a stone’s throw away from Cornwall doesn’t hurt! Plymouth is often overlooked, but shouldn’t be underestimated!