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Now in its 12th year, National Apprenticeship Week is a celebration of the impact of apprenticeships on individuals, employers and the economy. This week, 4th – 8th March, Livewell Southwest is highlighting the fantastic opportunities available for those interested...

Number of women attending cervical screening falls to a 20-year low in England Two women die every day of cervical cancer in England Research from PHE finds that 9 out of 10 women would take a test that could help prevent cancer, but 1 in 4 do not attend their...

Now in its 12th year, National Apprenticeship Week is a celebration of the impact of apprenticeships on individuals, employers and the economy. This week, 4th – 8th March, Livewell Southwest is highlighting the fantastic opportunities available for those interested...

Now in its 12th year, National Apprenticeship Week is a celebration of the impact of apprenticeships on individuals, employers and the economy. This week, 4th – 8th March, Livewell Southwest will be highlighting the fantastic opportunities available for those...

On Thurdsay 28 February Emma Westcott, assistant director of strategy and insight, Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), visited Livewell Southwest to meet cohorts 2 and 3 of the trainee nursing associate programme. Emma is responsible for the NMC’s strategy, policy...

A new programme which supports people with mental or physical health problems to stay in work has been launched in Plymouth. Livewell Southwest has joined forces with disability employment specialist Pluss to deliver WorkFit Plymouth, a free service which...

Livewell Southwest constantly monitors the services it provides to ensure we are delivering the right care and support to people, at the right time, and in the right place. We have used this information to produce a simple snapshot of our performance which is...

Busy people in Plymouth who struggle to get to the doctor in working hours can now see a GP during evenings and weekends. The aim of the GP improved access service is to make it easier for people to get an appointment at a time that suits them. The new scheme is an...

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...

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...