Keeping healthy in the cold weather
Cold weather can be bad for your health, particularly for vulnerable groups like the elderly and people with long term health conditions. As the temperatures plummet, it's important to look after yourself, and keep an eye on neighbours who might need some extra...
Devon’s first cohort of Trainee Nursing Associates celebrate as they complete their training
Livewell Southwest and University Hospitals Plymouth celebrated yesterday as the first cohort of Trainee Nursing Associates from both organisations registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). A celebration event was held in the Derriford Centre for...
Plymouth healthcare worker wins award for work with new mums
An inspiring member of Livewell Southwest’s Wellbeing team has won a top award for her voluntary work supporting new parents. Mandy Chapman, who works as a health improvement practitioner based at Mount Gould Hospital, Plymouth, has been named South West regional...
Don’t put it off – it’s not too late to get your flu jab
Health professionals are warning about the dangers of flu and reminding people that it’s not too late to get their jab. The seasonally adjusted flu vaccination campaign has been running since October, with thousands of people across Devon having the jab. For...
Have your say on access to GP appointments
People in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay are being invited to share their thoughts about how access to GP appointments can be further improved. The improving access to general practice service was launched in October 2018, and the NHS in Devon is keen to find out...
No Noro for Christmas
Don’t give norovirus to your loved ones in care homes and hospitals this Christmas. No-one wants a vomiting bug as a Christmas present, but each winter many people unintentionally bring norovirus into hospitals and care home when visiting loved ones. Public Health...
National recognition for Plymouth social workers
Plymouth social workers are celebrating after their work to help vulnerable adults and young people was recognised in the profession’s national awards. Cheri Pearson, who works for Livewell Southwest, received the Silver Award in the UK Social Worker of the Year...
Help Us Help You – GP Access
This December, NHS England and Public Health England are introducing a new campaign ‘Help Us, Help You’ GP Access to highlight that appointments with a GP, nurse or other healthcare professional are now available in the evenings and weekends, either at a local...
When it’s urgent, call or visit NHS 111 this winter
People in Plymouth and West Devon are urged to use the NHS 111 system - now available online - for health advice through the winter months as hospitals become increasingly busy. The free to call service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and can provide...
Devon’s first wave of nursing associates set to finish training
A county-wide pilot designed to train a new generation of frontline nursing staff has proved to be a great success as its first wave of recruits near the end of their training. Devon, which faces unique challenges attracting registered...
