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A therapeutic project aimed at tackling mental and physical health through football is continuing to thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s A Goal is a joint enterprise between Livewell Southwest and the Argyle Community Trust - official charity for Plymouth...

This No Smoking Day 2021 (Wednesday 10 March) smokers are encouraged to put smoking behind them for a brighter future. Smokers who quit for within weeks are happier than those who carry on smoking. Reductions in anxiety and depression in those who quit smoking are...

The very best thing you can do for your health, your future and your family is to give up smoking tobacco and with National No Smoking Day on Wednesday 10 March, there’s never been a better time to quit. Swap to Stop from One You Plymouth is proving to be a popular...

Lawrence Badman, Social Work Practice Teacher at Livewell Southwest, has been commissioned by The Box in Plymouth to produce a series of ‘polaroid’ paintings, telling his LGBT+ story. Lawrence was chosen along with three other Plymouth-based creatives to celebrate...

Livewell Southwest continues to support LGBT+ History Month, an annual celebration that provides education and insight into the issues faced by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community and works to combat prejudice against them. Simon Badman, Service...

LGBT+ History Month is an annual celebration that provides education and insight into the issues faced by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community and works to combat prejudice against them. It’s taken place each February since 2005 in the UK and...

The Primary Care Mental Health Team (PCMHT) is celebrating the successful launch of a new group, Recovery PRP, which is designed to help and support people along their mental health recovery journey. Catering to people aged between 18 – 65 years with mild to...

Livewell Southwest's logo and crisis response number will feature on the Plymouth Argyle kit at their Emirates FA Cup fourth-round clash this weekend, thanks to a generous donation from a sports culture retailer The Terrace. The Terrace have once again partnered...

As an organisation, Livewell Southwest is continuing to take additional steps to protect our staff and the people we care for during the Coronavirus Pandemic. As part of those measures, we have been reviewing our visiting policy, and in line with guidance, we have...

Livewell Southwest and Plymouth City Council are working together again to open a new care facility for people who are ready to leave hospital but need extra care support before they can get home during the second wave of the COVID pandemic. The care hotel will be...