Apprenticeship success at Livewell
Livewell Southwest is committed to upskilling and empowering its workforce by actively supporting career development. To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (5 -11 February 2024), Livewell would like to congratulate and recognise all colleagues that are...
Livewell nurses attend prestigious Queen’s Nurse Awards in London
Livewell Southwest nurses Rebecca Finch and Kate Howard have been honoured with the title of Queen’s Nurse. The award recognises commitment to high standards of patient care, learning, leadership and practice, and is for nurses working in the community for more...
Dr Soni Bhate appointed as Medical Director
Following a formal interview process, we are delighted to announce that Dr Soni Bhate has been appointed as Medical Director of Livewell Southwest, subject to checks. Dr Bhate has been serving as Interim Medical Director since 1 September 2023, as well as having...
How TV presenter Andy Breare quit a 20 a day smoking habit with support from our Wellbeing Team
If you smoke, you're four times more likely to quit for good with support. Just like TV presenter Andy Breare did when he reached out for help from our Wellbeing Team in Plymouth. Practitioners provide the support you need to stop smoking and will continue to help...
Introducing Self-Referral to Podiatry Services
Livewell Southwest is pleased to announce that potential new patients, or their carers and relatives, can now refer themselves to Podiatry Services if they are registered with a GP in the Plymouth, South Hams or West Devon areas. The benefits of self-referral are...
Livewell Southwest become Patrons of Devon Chamber of Commerce to Foster a Healthier Future.
Livewell Southwest is thrilled to announce that we have become Patron members of the Devon Chamber of Commerce. This strategic partnership is not only the right fit for us but also a remarkable opportunity to collaborate in shaping health and wellbeing benefits...
Josh’s journey
Imagine this. You are on a train, heading to Germany to enjoy the Christmas markets with friends when, out of the blue, you have a major unconscious inducing seizure. That was Josh Jones’ reality in December 2022. After being rushed to hospital, doctors soon...
Miniature Shetland ponies visit our specialist dementia care ward
There were some adorable reactions from patients when Peanut and Wizzle from Dartmoor Carriages visited our specialist dementia ward Edgcumbe on the Mount Gould site. Ward Manager Fleur Varney who arranged the visit said: "The benefits for our patients are that...
Livewell Southwest awarded Silver Employee Recognition Standard (ERS) status!
We are proud to announce that Livewell Southwest has just been awarded Silver Employee Recognition Standard (ERS) status! The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) encourages employers to support defence and inspire others to do the same. The scheme encompasses...
Art Launch at Centre Court
Colleagues from our Plymouth Talking therapies for anxiety and depression service alongside Plymouth Artists Together (PAT) joined together last Thursday (22 June 2023) to celebrate the official unveiling of 6 bespoke paintings that are now proudly hanging on...










