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As part of Breastfeeding Celebration Week, Livewell Southwest Health Visitor and one of our four Infant Feeding Leads Jen Fox has written a blog to showcase a day in the life of her role and share how COVID-19 has impacted her work. My day usually starts by...

Domestic violence, also called domestic abuse, includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse in couple relationships or between family members. Domestic violence can happen against anyone, and anybody can be an abuser. During the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic abuse...

Livewell Southwest is supporting patients and service users during COVID-19 by offering virtual consultations and appointments through a smartphone app. In a UK first, emergency first responders including the police can also use the app to access on-the-spot...

On International Nurses Day we’re shining a light on some of our wonderful nurses and the work they’re doing to support and care for people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like other health workers across the country, our nurses have been at the heart of the...

Plymouth parents are receiving expert support to help feed their new babies without leaving the house, thanks to a new online support group created and hosted by Livewell Southwest staff and volunteer peer supporters. The online breastfeeding support sessions run...

Two Livewell Southwest (LSW) doctors shared their expertise and learning nationally as part of a live broadcast supporting medical colleagues through the COVID-19 pandemic.  Dr Kate Lovett,  Consultant Psychiatrist and Dean of the Royal College of Psychiatrists,...

Children and young people struggling with their mental health will be able to access support around the clock, thanks to a new crisis support line from Livewell Southwest. Livewell Southwest is the social enterprise delivering health and social care services in...

Adults in Plymouth struggling with their mental health will be able to get immediate support thanks to a new initiative from Livewell Southwest. Livewell Southwest is the social enterprise delivering health and social care services in Plymouth and parts of South...

Staff at Livewell Southwest’s Edgcumbe Unit have been helping the people they care for make ‘thinking of you’ cards to send to their family, friends and carers to keep in touch during the COVID-19 outbreak. Edgcumbe offers a homely, safe and secure environment for...

Livewell Southwest’s Insight Team based at the Zone work with people who are experiencing symptoms indicating the early onset of a psychotic episode; assessing, supporting, care coordinating and aiming to prevent relapse or hospital admission for up to three...