£2.5 million to study group treatment programme for people with severe obesity
A team of researchers based in the Westcountry has been awarded nearly £2.5 million from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The researchers at the University of Exeter Medical School and the University of Plymouth will work with the NHS, patients,...
Livewell celebrates success at School of Psychiatry awards!
Livewell had lots to celebrate this week at the School of Psychiatry Awards, with multiple nominees across different categories culminating in award winners! The School of Psychiatry awards are a fantastic event that celebrate the hard work and dedication of...
Green fingers help people to flourish at Lee Mill Hospital
Gardening is great for your mental health and wellbeing, helping to reduce stress, boost mood and improve overall physical fitness. At Lee Mill Hospital, a low-secure mental health unit provided by Livewell Southwest for men experiencing complex, long-standing...
New Place of Safety for children and young people opens at Plym Bridge House
Children and young people who are experiencing severe mental health issues will now benefit from a brand new Place of Safety at Plym Bridge House. Plym Bridge House is a 12 bedded regional unit for children and young people aged 12 – 18 years who present with...
New service to support adults with autism and their families launched
Adults with autism, their families, and health and social care services within Plymouth will now have access to a new specialist support service. The Plymouth Autism Spectrum Service (P.A.S.S), run by Livewell Southwest and Plymouth City Council, will offer an...
Success for Newly Qualified Social Workers at Livewell Southwest
Four Social Workers at Livewell Southwest are celebrating after successfully passing their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) with Livewell Southwest. The ASYE is a nationally-recognised programme that gives newly qualified social workers extra...
Livewell Southwest launches new service to support people receiving mental health care to find and keep the right work opportunity
A new mental health support service providing advice and support to those looking for paid employment has launched. Livewell Southwest is the provider of integrated physical and NHS mental health services and adult social care in Plymouth, supporting people to lead...
NHS mental health crisis helplines rolled out across South West
People across the South West now have access to dedicated 24/7 NHS mental health crisis helplines, to ensure that everyone can get the urgent care they need during the global pandemic. Although part of the existing NHS Long-term Plan, universal coverage has been...
Livewell Southwest launches text service for families and young people in Plymouth
A new health visiting and school nursing text service is being launched by Livewell Southwest to provide help and support to families and young people in Plymouth, and make it easier for them to get advice. With more and more people using hand held mobile devices...
Perinatal mental health support for new and expectant mums in Plymouth
New and expectant mums in Plymouth struggling with their mental health will soon be able to access new support, thanks to an initiative by Livewell Southwest’s Perinatal Mental Health Team. Perinatal mental health (PMH) refers to mental health issues occurring...
