YOU CAN NOW CALL NHS 111 IF YOU ARE IN A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS
There is now a single phone number if you or a loved one ever need urgent support in a mental health crisis – call NHS111 and select the mental health option. You will be connected to the corresponding local service based on your location. The First Response...
Responding to major incident following discovery of an unexploded bomb – through the eyes of health and social care workers
The evacuation of residents was the largest that Plymouth has seen in peace time. More than ten thousand people were told to leave their homes after an unexploded ordnance was discovered buried in the back garden of a house in Keyham where building works were being...
Major Incident Updates (Keyham – February 2024)
A major incident was established by the police in relation to an unexploded World War II device in Keyham. All public updates will be made at regular intervals via Plymouth City Council on Facebook, X and at https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/major-incident-updates. Key...
The Child Death Overview Panel publishes first annual public report
The Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP) for the Southwest Pensinsula have published their first annual public report, covering the period from April 2022 – March 2023. The Child Death Review Process applies to all infants, children and young people under the age of...
Apprenticeship success at Livewell
Livewell Southwest is committed to upskilling and empowering its workforce by actively supporting career development. To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (5 -11 February 2024), Livewell would like to congratulate and recognise all colleagues that are...
Livewell nurses attend prestigious Queen’s Nurse Awards in London
Livewell Southwest nurses Rebecca Finch and Kate Howard have been honoured with the title of Queen’s Nurse. The award recognises commitment to high standards of patient care, learning, leadership and practice, and is for nurses working in the community for more...
Dr Soni Bhate appointed as Medical Director
Following a formal interview process, we are delighted to announce that Dr Soni Bhate has been appointed as Medical Director of Livewell Southwest, subject to checks. Dr Bhate has been serving as Interim Medical Director since 1 September 2023, as well as having...
How TV presenter Andy Breare quit a 20 a day smoking habit with support from our Wellbeing Team
If you smoke, you're four times more likely to quit for good with support. Just like TV presenter Andy Breare did when he reached out for help from our Wellbeing Team in Plymouth. Practitioners provide the support you need to stop smoking and will continue to help...
Introducing Self-Referral to Podiatry Services
Livewell Southwest is pleased to announce that potential new patients, or their carers and relatives, can now refer themselves to Podiatry Services if they are registered with a GP in the Plymouth, South Hams or West Devon areas. The benefits of self-referral are...
Livewell Southwest become Patrons of Devon Chamber of Commerce to Foster a Healthier Future.
Livewell Southwest is thrilled to announce that we have become Patron members of the Devon Chamber of Commerce. This strategic partnership is not only the right fit for us but also a remarkable opportunity to collaborate in shaping health and wellbeing benefits...
