by Natalie Lee | Nov 6, 2024 | News
“It is about making people feel that there is still their inner self inside them.” said Pamela Howarth, Lead Chaplain. A Chaplain is someone who comes alongside a person, often at a critical time in their life. Chaplains are trained to provide support that...
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 | Oct 7, 2024 | News
Patients at the Plym Neuro Rehabilitation Unit took part in a special rehabilitation event designed to mirror the excitement of the Olympic Games. Fittingly named ‘Plym-Pics’ patients took part in rehabilitation activities aimed at helping them to regain their...
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...
by Natalie Lee | Sep 1, 2024 | News
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 secure...
