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Two of Livewell’s community nurses have been recognised for their high standards of patient care, learning, leadership and practice after each being named as a Queen’s Nurse. Kate Hill and Helen Mills join Livewell’s growing ranks of Queen’s Nurses awarded the...

A team of researchers based in the Westcountry has been awarded nearly £2.5 million from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The researchers at the University of Exeter Medical School and the University of Plymouth will work with the NHS, patients,...

Gardening is great for your mental health and wellbeing, helping to reduce stress, boost mood and improve overall physical fitness. At Lee Mill Hospital, a low-secure mental health unit provided by Livewell Southwest for men experiencing complex, long-standing...

Children and young people who are experiencing severe mental health issues will now benefit from a brand new Place of Safety at Plym Bridge House. Plym Bridge House is a 12 bedded regional unit for children and young people aged 12 – 18 years who present with...

Adults with autism, their families, and health and social care services within Plymouth will now have access to a new specialist support service. The Plymouth Autism Spectrum Service (P.A.S.S), run by Livewell Southwest and Plymouth City Council, will offer an...

Four Social Workers at Livewell Southwest are celebrating after successfully passing their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) with Livewell Southwest. The ASYE is a nationally-recognised programme that gives newly qualified social workers extra...

A new mental health support service providing advice and support to those looking for paid employment has launched. Livewell Southwest is the provider of integrated physical and NHS mental health services and adult social care in Plymouth, supporting people to lead...

People across the South West now have access to dedicated 24/7 NHS mental health crisis helplines, to ensure that everyone can get the urgent care they need during the global pandemic. Although part of the existing NHS Long-term Plan, universal coverage has been...

A new health visiting and school nursing text service is being launched by Livewell Southwest to provide help and support to families and young people in Plymouth, and make it easier for them to get advice. With more and more people using hand held mobile devices...