Stroke events a success
From January this year, Livewell Southwest's Stroke Rehabilitation Team have been working hard to raise awareness of stroke and its risk factors within the local community. January saw the team run an information stand in Drake’s Circus Shopping Centre, where...
Dental Access Centre achieves top rating from CQC inspectors
Plymouth Dental Access Centre has been rated a ‘notable practice’ by inspectors who say other dentists could learn from them. The glowing reference was made by Care Quality Commission inspectors who visited the centre, run by Livewell Southwest, in Baring Street in...
New Chief Executive welcomed at Livewell Southwest
Dr Adam Morris has taken up the role of Chief Executive at Livewell Southwest, the Plymouth health and adult social care provider, with a pledge to build on the improvements to the care and support of the local population. His appointment follows the retirement of...
Apprentices help Livewell Southwest to future-proof its workforce
Pictured: Lauren Bancroft (left) and Bronwyn Shaw (right) Trainee nursing colleagues at a Plymouth health and social care organisation are using National Apprenticeship Week 2018 (NAW2018) to shout out about why they wouldn’t change their chosen path to a career...
Retiring CEO reflects on Livewell Southwest’s health and social care journey
There’s a saying that ‘the only thing that is constant is change’. Nowhere is that more true than in healthcare and as I retire after a 37-year career in that field, it seems the pace of change is ever-increasing. As an organisation delivering clinical and care...
Livewell Southwest vs the Beast From The East
Colleagues went above and beyond the call of duty during last week’s ‘snowmageddon’ showing their determination and commitment to providing care and support despite the difficulties. We had staff sleeping over at the inpatient units so they’d be ready for their...
Livewell Southwest commits to going Smokefree
From April 2018 there will be no smoking in our buildings, car parks, gardens or anywhere on our sites. We are doing this to protect the health of everyone who works in our organisation and uses our services, and encourage and support everyone who wants to give up...
Julia Scott, CEO from the Royal College of Occupational Therapy visits Livewell Southwest
Julia Scott, CEO from the Royal College of Occupational Therapy attended a recent Livewell Southwest Occupational Therapy CPD event. Julia gave an inspirational presentation which included thought provoking discussions and current healthcare challenges. Steve...
