People in Plymouth experiencing mental health crisis given breathing space from debt
People in Plymouth receiving treatment for a mental health crisis can now benefit from a new initiative designed to give people breathing space from difficulties with debt. Financial issues can take a toll on our mental health, and it is also recognised that people...
Becca recognised for her outstanding contribution
Rebecca Jones, Senior Occupational Therapist with the South Community Therapy Team was recognised last week by the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) South West Peninsula Network for her outstanding contribution to an MND patient’s care. Tracy Thomas, speaking on behalf...
Freephone crisis mental health helpline for adults and children in Plymouth
People in Plymouth seeking urgent mental health advice now only need to call one number no matter how old they are. Livewell Southwest, the social enterprise delivering NHS mental health services in Plymouth, has made it easier for people to access support by...
Happy 18th Birthday to Plymouth’s Latch On Breastfeeding programme!
Plymouth’s Latch On Breastfeeding programme is celebrating a special birthday, having now spent 18 years supporting new parents! As well as providing health and social care across Plymouth, Livewell Southwest’s health improvement team offer prevention, intervention...
Dying Matters Week – Being in a good place to die
This Dying Matters Week, (10-16 May) Sharon King, Livewell Southwest’s Palliative and End of Life Organisation Lead is encouraging people to think whether you’re in a good place to die and the support available. End of life care is something many professionals...
Plym Neuro Rehabilitation Unit’s therapy garden is helping people achieve their rehabilitation goals
Plym Neuro Rehabilitation Unit’s (PNRU) therapy garden has recently been freshened up ready for people to spend time in as the weather improves, while also forming an important part of the therapy being provided to the people the team cares for. PNRU is a 15-bed...
CROP gardens helping people to grow and flourish through horticultural therapy
Nestled in the heart of the city of Plymouth is a very special site – CROP gardens, a green space providing horticultural therapy to adults with the aim of improving their mental wellbeing. CROP forms part of the offer from STEPS, a community therapies service...
Visiting patients at Livewell sites
In line with national guidance, we are once again allowing some limited visiting to patients at Livewell sites, in a safe and COVID secure way. To keep everyone safe, we are limiting visitors to one per patient, for one hour, once a day. Under compassionate...
Temporary change in leadership at Livewell Southwest
Dr Adam Morris, Livewell’s Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive at Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Trust and is due to take up this post at the beginning of May for a period of six months. In his absence, Michelle Thomas, Deputy Chief...
New dedicated mental health services for new, expectant and bereaved mums
Thousands of new, expectant or bereaved mothers will receive help and support for mental health problems through dozens of new dedicated hubs which are being set up across the country – including here in Plymouth. The 26 new hubs will bring together maternity...
