A2ED project helps people experiencing a mental health crisis get supported sooner
People who are experiencing a mental health crisis and are waiting to be seen at an Emergency Department are benefitting from a new project which aims to ease demand and get people supported sooner. The Alternative to Emergency Department (A2ED) provides a safe...
Emma presents at national UK Parkinson’s lecture
On Wednesday, 24 March, Emma Edwards, Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist, joined academics, health professionals and two of the world’s leading researchers to virtually present at the Parkinson’s UK annual Gretshen Amphlet Memorial Lecture. The topic of this year’s...
How It’s A Goal is helping to tackle stigma around male mental health
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...
Start your quit attempt this No Smoking Day to improve your mental health
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...
Have you considered swapping to stop?
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...
Livewell’s Lawrence Badman at The Box
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
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...
Supporting LGBT+ History Month
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...
New Recovery PRP group supporting people with their mental health recovery
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 First Response number to feature on Argyle kit thanks to generous donation
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...
