by Livewell Southwest | Nov 29, 2024 | News
To mark turning 50 years old, Paul Maxwell ran a half marathon, every weekend for a whole year. The former Plymouth Argyle player and physiotherapist set himself the challenge to help improve his mental health and raise money to enhance facilities for patients...
by Livewell Southwest | Nov 7, 2024 | News
Mark Ackrell had no idea he had dyslexia. The 52-year-old explained: “I just thought I wasn’t very good at doing reports.” Mark is the Corporate Health and Safety Officer at Livewell Southwest. He is responsible for legal compliance within the organisation’s...
by Livewell Southwest | Oct 16, 2024 | News
Karen Paget never imagined she would be able to walk down the aisle after sepsis left her with no legs and fingers on both hands. She started to feel unwell with flu-like symptoms after returning from a holiday in Wales in July 2018. Three days later, she took a turn...
by Livewell Southwest | Sep 30, 2024 | News
When Rod and Barbara made their wedding vows to each other in 1964 they really meant it. Barbara has a neurological condition called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and needs round the clock support. 83-year-old Rod is her main carer. Their wish is to stay...
by Livewell Southwest | Sep 23, 2024 | News
As children and young people head back to school, college and university, specialist teams at Livewell Southwest are working around the clock to support anyone in Plymouth who is experiencing a mental health crisis. There is now a single phone number if you or a loved...
