Livewell Southwest and Plymouth Community Homes unveil ‘digital living lab’ to transform healthcare for frail residents
Livewell Southwest is partnering with Plymouth Community Homes (PCH) on a 'digital living lab' project to explore the impact of digital health technology in the homes of residents with frailty. Working with the Centre for Health Technology, University of Plymouth,...
Livewell Southwest partner with Argyle Community Trust to deliver community wellbeing support at Brickfields
Livewell Southwest are partnering with Argyle Community Trust, official charity of Plymouth Argyle, to support the health and wellbeing of residents in Devonport and beyond at the exciting new Brickfields redevelopment. Plymouth City Council, Argyle Community...
Perinatal peer support groups offering a safe, nurturing and supportive space for new mums
“I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the group. I can honestly say that.” Mum of two, Sophie reflecting on the perinatal support group which she attended after experiencing postnatal depression. She added; “Even though I had family and friends around me, I...
Inspirational Stories from our Community Learning Disability Service
FROM FRIGHTENED TO LEAVE HOME FOR MORE THAN THREE YEARS, TO LIVING INDEPENDENTLY AFTER WORKING WITH OUR LEARNING DISABILITIES TEAM (LUKE'S STORY) When Luke was 21 years old, he hadn’t been out of his house for more than three years. He was hardly ever dressed, he...
First ever alpaca visit benefits patients on Edgcumbe dementia ward
It is not every day you see alpacas on a hospital ward. This week, Wayfarer and Thunderball from Lakemoor Alpacas visited the Edgcumbe unit on the Mount Gould Hospital site in Plymouth. Edgcumbe is a specialist mental health unit providing short term assessment and...
Join The Wellbeing Walk Initiative
The wellbeing walk provides a safe space for exercising. The Women’s Wellbeing Walk, a collaboration between Livewell Southwest’s Wellbeing team, OneYou Plymouth, and the Ramblers, is offering a 'safety in numbers' approach for women to be active outdoors. A recent...
Apprenticeships Creating New Nurses at Livewell Southwest
International Nurses Day is celebrated on 12 May each year to coincide with the birthday of Florence Nightingale. It presents an opportunity to celebrate the remarkable difference that is made by nurses across the world. This will be the first International Nursing...
Specialist District Nurses working to help older people live independently and well at home
Community healthcare is expanding and our district nursing team continues to grow to offer advanced person-centred care at home. More of our nurses have increased responsibility for patients with complex needs and those with long term conditions. Livewell Southwest...
Jonathan’s funny take on being diagnosed with Parkinson’s in his thirties
When Jonathan Firmin was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, he started making t-shirts to heIp raise awareness. The slogans read “No need for electric toothbrushes” and “I make a perfect cocktail shaker.” He hoped it would break the ice when people saw him and open up a...
50 year old Paul on 50 half marathons in 50 weeks
When former Plymouth Argyle physiotherapist Paul Maxwell turned 50 years old in July 2023, he decided to set himself a challenge - not only for his body, but his mind too. He promised to run a half marathon, every week of the following year. Paul hopes it will...
