New Extra Care Area keeping patients and staff safe
Last month marked the opening of Livewell Southwest’s brand-new Extra Care Area (ECA) at the Glenbourne Unit, an acute mental health ward for adults who are too unwell to be treated at home. Funded by NHS England, the Extra Care Area (ECA) within Livewell is a...
Livewell Southwest awarded Gold status for Armed Forces Employee Recognition Standard
We are proud to announce that Livewell Southwest has just been awarded Gold Employee Recognition Standard (ERS) status, the highest badge of honour for supporting the Armed Forces community. The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award recognises the positive...
Quality Account 2023/24
Livewell Southwest is proud to publish its Quality Accounts 2023-24. This annual review is an opportunity for reflection and enables us to share the work we are most proud of and the benefits we continue to bring to the communities we serve. Our Quality Accounts...
Specialist FUSE team supporting people in Plymouth to get the help they need to turn their lives around
A new health improvement team is offering support to frequent attendees of Derriford’s Emergency Department to help them address the concerns that are driving them to regularly attend. The Frequent Users Support and Empowerment (FUSE) service helps people that have...
Livewell proud to be accredited as ‘Veteran Aware’
(Pictured left to right: Rebecca Finch, Andrew Field, Bob Drysdale, Michelle Thomas, Marie Brayne, Dawn Slater, and Helen Hurst) Livewell Southwest is proud to announce that we have received accreditation via the ‘Veteran Aware’ programme, recognising our...
Former Plymouth Argyle footballer and physio completes epic 50 half marathon challenge to help improve people’s mental health
There were emotional celebrations on Plymouth Hoe when Paul Maxwell crossed the finish line of his 50th half marathon in a year. More than a hundred runners joined him for the final run of the challenge, which the former Plymouth Argyle player and physiotherapist...
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...
