by Livewell Southwest | Jan 17, 2019 | News
An inspiring member of Livewell Southwest’s Wellbeing team has won a top award for her voluntary work supporting new parents. Mandy Chapman, who works as a health improvement practitioner based at Mount Gould Hospital, Plymouth, has been named South West regional...
by Livewell Southwest | Jan 14, 2019 | News
Health professionals are warning about the dangers of flu and reminding people that it’s not too late to get their jab. The seasonally adjusted flu vaccination campaign has been running since October, with thousands of people across Devon having the jab. For healthy...
by Livewell Southwest | Jan 9, 2019 | News
People in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay are being invited to share their thoughts about how access to GP appointments can be further improved. The improving access to general practice service was launched in October 2018, and the NHS in Devon is keen to find out people’s...
by Livewell Southwest | Dec 17, 2018 | News
Don’t give norovirus to your loved ones in care homes and hospitals this Christmas. No-one wants a vomiting bug as a Christmas present, but each winter many people unintentionally bring norovirus into hospitals and care home when visiting loved ones. Public Health...
by Livewell Southwest | Dec 11, 2018 | News
Plymouth social workers are celebrating after their work to help vulnerable adults and young people was recognised in the profession’s national awards. Cheri Pearson, who works for Livewell Southwest, received the Silver Award in the UK Social Worker of the Year...
by Livewell Southwest | Dec 4, 2018 | News
This December, NHS England and Public Health England are introducing a new campaign ‘Help Us, Help You’ GP Access to highlight that appointments with a GP, nurse or other healthcare professional are now available in the evenings and weekends, either at a local...
