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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...

Livewell Southwest’s Board will be hosting a public board meeting on Thursday 7 December 2023 (09:00-10:30). This virtual session is open to members of the public and partners who would like to know more about the work of Livewell and our future direction. The...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Family Nurse Partnership service marked its 15th anniversary in July 2023. In that time, the team has helped 452 families in Plymouth. To celebrate the milestone, some of the young mums returned to share their experiences with a few surprises for the nurses.