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...
Livewell Southwest trainees welcome national programme lead
The national lead for the Trainee Nursing Associate programme told trainees and mentors they were “phenomenal” when she visited Livewell Southwest to hear from those involved in the innovative pilot programme. Sam Donohue, Senior Nurse, Policy, for...
If your child is unwell, consult HANDi this winter
Doctors in Devon are reminding parents to consult the HANDi paediatric app if they aren’t sure what to do when their child is unwell. The free app, available to download onto any Apple or Android device, was launched specifically with children in mind and is loaded...
