National recognition for Plymouth social workers
Plymouth social workers are celebrating after their work to help vulnerable adults and young people was recognised in the profession’s national awards. Cheri Pearson, who works for Livewell Southwest, received the Silver Award in the UK Social Worker of the Year...
Help Us Help You – GP Access
This December, NHS England and Public Health England are introducing a new campaign ‘Help Us, Help You’ GP Access to highlight that appointments with a GP, nurse or other healthcare professional are now available in the evenings and weekends, either at a local...
When it’s urgent, call or visit NHS 111 this winter
People in Plymouth and West Devon are urged to use the NHS 111 system - now available online - for health advice through the winter months as hospitals become increasingly busy. The free to call service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and can provide...
Devon’s first wave of nursing associates set to finish training
A county-wide pilot designed to train a new generation of frontline nursing staff has proved to be a great success as its first wave of recruits near the end of their training. Devon, which faces unique challenges attracting registered...
Livewell Southwest trainees welcome national programme lead
The national lead for the Trainee Nursing Associate programme told trainees and mentors they were “phenomenal” when she visited Livewell Southwest to hear from those involved in the innovative pilot programme. Sam Donohue, Senior Nurse, Policy, for...
If your child is unwell, consult HANDi this winter
Doctors in Devon are reminding parents to consult the HANDi paediatric app if they aren’t sure what to do when their child is unwell. The free app, available to download onto any Apple or Android device, was launched specifically with children in mind and is loaded...
How can we make Plymouth a global Social Enterprise City?
Tune in to a Facebook Live broadcast on Monday 12 November, 5pm - 6pm to join the discussion and debate, and comment or tweet your thoughts & questions using #PLGlobalSE Click here to join. In front of the camera will be Gareth Hart (Director of Iridescent...
Livewell Southwest awards honour outstanding work
Outstanding work and commitment by professionals to provide the best possible health and social care in and around Plymouth was recognised at a packed awards ceremony in the city on Friday. The annual Livewell Southwest People Awards at the Crowne Plaza...
Opportunity to help substance misuse charity deliver its vision
The Harbour Centre, a Plymouth charity which works across the South West to initiate and aid the recovery of people struggling with substance abuse, is looking for a new trustee to help it deliver its ambitious goals. The organisation, a partner of Livewell...
‘Vaccinate your children’ – a heartfelt message from the parents of Coby, 9, who died of flu
The parents of a nine-year-old boy from Devon who died from flu in January this year are calling on mums and dads to vaccinate their children, saying the loss of their son hurts every single day. Louise Simons and Jamie Chrichard say they don’t want other families...
