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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...

Livewell Southwest and Plymouth City Council have been working with the New Continental Hotel in Millbay which will be temporarily used as an extra care facility for people who are ready to leave hospital but need extra care support before they can get home. This...

New urgent dental care centre opens in Plymouth   Service will treat urgent and emergency conditions By appointment Access via your dentist or NHS111 out of hours Helpline 03330 063300 for people without a dentist   A new service has opened in Plymouth...

Like other health and care providers across the country, we’ve been bowled over by the support shown to our staff by patients, the public, local partners and businesses during this period. We’ve had so many donations – particularly food and drink to help keep our...

Livewell Southwest is inviting people to come forward for a range of roles in the next two weeks as we plan ahead to continue to care for and support people as part of our response to Coronavirus and COVID-19. As the local provider of community and mental health...