New campaign asks people who smoke in Plymouth: “What Will You Miss?”
Regional campaign launches with 100 days to go until the UK's first smokefree generation reaches adulthood People who smoke in Plymouth are being encouraged to think about the moments that matter most to them, as a major regional campaign launches to help more...
Peanut and Wizzle Bring Smiles to Service Users in Glenbourne
Service users and staff across our male, female and older people's mental health units recently enjoyed a very special visit from two four-legged friends, Peanut and Wizzle, trained Pets at Therapy Ponies from Dartmoor Carriages. Animal-assisted activities have...
Help Devon ICB shape the future of health and care in Devon
The Let's talk Neighbourhood health communications and engagement programme is now live! This programme will help shape the future of health and care services across Devon. Building on what we heard through the Devon 10 Year Plan engagement, the programme starts...
New 15 bed mental health rehabilitation ward will see more patients receive treatment closer to home
A new £2.4 million specialist mental health unit has opened in Plymouth. Men recovering from complex psychosis are now being supported at The Cove on the Mount Gould Hospital site. The team provide recovery and rehabilitation for service users who transition from...
Healthcare, wellbeing and voluntary organisations unite for community showcase in Plymouth
More than 200 people have been supported with advice to live healthier, happier lives thanks to the Ageing Well Wednesday event. Health and social care professionals and volunteers from twenty organisations came together at the Rees Centre Family and Wellbeing Hub...
Chief Executive Officer Recruitment Process Begins at Livewell Southwest
Following the announcement that Livewell Southwest Chief Executive Michelle Thomas will retire in October 2026, the recruitment process for a new Chief Executive is now underway. Livewell Southwest is one of the country’s leading integrated health and social care...
Livewell Social Worker invited to Westminster Parliamentary Reception
Livewell’s award-winning social worker, Paul Caston was invited to a parliamentary reception held in Westminster as a representative for Devon. Paul won a Gold Award at the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2025 for his work with the Plymouth Community Forensic...
Borrow a free blood pressure monitor kit from your local library
11 Libraries across Plymouth now have blood pressure kits which can be borrowed - just like a book - by members of the public who need to check their blood pressure. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, has no obvious symptoms and is sometimes only...
Livewell Southwest funding supports Women in Plymouth to become business owners
Women in Plymouth are developing entrepreneurial skills thanks to grant-funding from Livewell Southwest and the Rank Foundation. Supporting Her Enterprise (SHE) is a free business support programme for women in Plymouth who want to own their own businesses. More...
Livewell Southwest Modern Matron honoured at Downing Street for dedication to mental health nursing
We are delighted to share that Sandra Pinch was invited to attend a reception at 10 Downing Street to celebrate the 78th anniversary of the National Health Service and to recognise the extraordinary dedication of NHS staff. Sandra is our Modern Matron for Low...
