Emma Westcott, assistant director of strategy & insight, NMC visits Livewell
On Thurdsay 28 February Emma Westcott, assistant director of strategy and insight, Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), visited Livewell Southwest to meet cohorts 2 and 3 of the trainee nursing associate programme. Emma is responsible for the NMC’s strategy, policy...
Livewell launches Workfit programme to support people to stay in work
A new programme which supports people with mental or physical health problems to stay in work has been launched in Plymouth. Livewell Southwest has joined forces with disability employment specialist Pluss to deliver WorkFit Plymouth, a free service which...
Our performance at a glance
Livewell Southwest constantly monitors the services it provides to ensure we are delivering the right care and support to people, at the right time, and in the right place. We have used this information to produce a simple snapshot of our performance which is...
Evening and weekend GP appointments now available in Plymouth
Busy people in Plymouth who struggle to get to the doctor in working hours can now see a GP during evenings and weekends. The aim of the GP improved access service is to make it easier for people to get an appointment at a time that suits them. The new scheme is an...
Keeping healthy in the cold weather
Cold weather can be bad for your health, particularly for vulnerable groups like the elderly and people with long term health conditions. As the temperatures plummet, it's important to look after yourself, and keep an eye on neighbours who might need some extra...
Devon’s first cohort of Trainee Nursing Associates celebrate as they complete their training
Livewell Southwest and University Hospitals Plymouth celebrated yesterday as the first cohort of Trainee Nursing Associates from both organisations registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). A celebration event was held in the Derriford Centre for...
Plymouth healthcare worker wins award for work with new mums
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...
Don’t put it off – it’s not too late to get your flu jab
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...
Have your say on access to GP appointments
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...
No Noro for Christmas
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...
