by Livewell Southwest | Jul 12, 2024 | News
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 Trust,...
by Livewell Southwest | Jul 8, 2024 | News
“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 just...
by Livewell Southwest | Jun 17, 2024 | News
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,...
by Livewell Southwest | May 19, 2024 | News
It is not every day you see alpacas on a hospital ward. This week, Wayfarer and Thunderball from Lakemoor Alpacas visited the Edgcumbe unit on the Mount Gould Hospital site in Plymouth. Edgcumbe is a specialist mental health unit providing short term assessment and...
by Natalie Lee | May 17, 2024 | News
The wellbeing walk provides a safe space for exercising. The Women’s Wellbeing Walk, a collaboration between Livewell Southwest’s Wellbeing team, OneYou Plymouth, and the Ramblers, is offering a ‘safety in numbers’ approach for women to be active outdoors....
by Natalie Lee | May 9, 2024 | News
International Nurses Day is celebrated on 12 May each year to coincide with the birthday of Florence Nightingale. It presents an opportunity to celebrate the remarkable difference that is made by nurses across the world. This will be the first International Nursing...