by Livewell Southwest | Nov 29, 2024 | News
To mark turning 50 years old, Paul Maxwell ran a half marathon, every weekend for a whole year. The former Plymouth Argyle player and physiotherapist set himself the challenge to help improve his mental health and raise money to enhance facilities for patients...
by Livewell Southwest | Nov 12, 2024 | News
On Wednesday 6 November, the exciting annual Plymouth Wellbeing Connections event made its return, bringing together businesses, communities, and individuals passionate about health and wellbeing and enabling them to share ideas, learn from one another, and celebrate...
by Livewell Southwest | Nov 7, 2024 | News
Mark Ackrell had no idea he had dyslexia. The 52-year-old explained: “I just thought I wasn’t very good at doing reports.” Mark is the Corporate Health and Safety Officer at Livewell Southwest. He is responsible for legal compliance within the organisation’s...
by Natalie Lee | Nov 6, 2024 | News
“It is about making people feel that there is still their inner self inside them.” said Pamela Howarth, Lead Chaplain. A Chaplain is someone who comes alongside a person, often at a critical time in their life. Chaplains are trained to provide support that...
by Livewell Southwest | Oct 16, 2024 | News
Karen Paget never imagined she would be able to walk down the aisle after sepsis left her with no legs and fingers on both hands. She started to feel unwell with flu-like symptoms after returning from a holiday in Wales in July 2018. Three days later, she took a turn...
by Livewell Southwest | Oct 7, 2024 | News
Patients at the Plym Neuro Rehabilitation Unit took part in a special rehabilitation event designed to mirror the excitement of the Olympic Games. Fittingly named ‘Plym-Pics’ patients took part in rehabilitation activities aimed at helping them to regain their...
