by Natalie Lee | May 9, 2024 | News
International Nurses Day is celebrated on 12 May each year to coincide with the birthday of Florence Nightingale. It presents an opportunity to celebrate the remarkable difference that is made by nurses across the world. This will be the first International Nursing...
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...
by Livewell Southwest | Apr 8, 2024 | News
When former Plymouth Argyle physiotherapist Paul Maxwell turned 50 years old in July 2023, he decided to set himself a challenge – not only for his body, but his mind too. He promised to run a half marathon, every week of the following year. Paul hopes it will...
by Natalie Lee | Mar 31, 2024 | News
Our Admiral Nurse Transitions of Care Service is thrilled to have won a ‘bronze award’ for their work supporting families affected by dementia across transitions of care. The team is a partnership between Livewell Southwest, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust’s...
by Livewell Southwest | Mar 28, 2024 | News
There is now a single phone number if you or a loved one ever need urgent support in a mental health crisis – call NHS111 and select the mental health option. You will be connected to the corresponding local service based on your location. The First Response...
