We work with the NHS to provide mental health care and services that aim to reduce the need for hospital bed-based care in Plymouth and the surrounding area đ
Meet Dr Joanne Porter - a Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
Last night Smeatons Tower in Plymouth was lit up purple to celebrate Learning Disability Week.
Learn more about our Community Learning Disability Team here
livewellsouthwest.co.uk/commâŚ
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Strike action starts from 7am Monday 15 June and runs until 7am Friday 19 June. Some NHS services will be affected.
You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed.
Please continue to come forward for the care you need
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Meet Paula from our Lower Limb Team and Bekki from University Hospitals Plymouth who are talking all things legs as part of #LegsMatterWeek.
At the Local Care Centre in Mount Gould until 12:30 today.
They would love to see you đ
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Thinking about getting into #cycling?
@BerylBikes are offering free use of electric bikes throughout #Plymouth. You can access this offer by visiting one of your local wellbeing hubs to find out more information.
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#movemore@livewellsw@PHPlymouth
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Our Lower Limb Team are hosting events all this week as part of #LegsMatterWeek.
Pop along to see them at the Local Care Centre reception on Mount Gould Road in Plymouth on Wednesday 10 June 0900-1230 đ
legsmatter.org/
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Follow a 12 hour shift with the crew from the mental health response vehicle which is delivered by South Western Ambulance Service and Somerset Foundation Trust. The crew provide a holistic and compassionate response to anyone who is in mental health crisis.
Don't miss the next @livewellsw and @PlymCommHomes Community Wellbeing Champion Training which will take place on the 23rd June.
Learn the knowledge and skills that'll enable you to play an active role in helping others with their wellbeing.
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Take care when going out in the sun and donât forget your sunscreen.
Find more information on the NHS website.
Next week is #VolunteersWeek
It's a great opportunity to celebrate the contributions of volunteers, saying thank you & highlighting the diversity of volunteer work in local communities
Find out more about Volunteers week: volunteersweek.org/#volunteers#volunteersweek2026
Not long to go till the Southway Fun Day!
We'll be there walking around giving out flyers and talking about our services. Look out us!
#Plymouth#Plymouthuk#wellbeing@livewellsw
The @UKHSA_SouthWest and @metoffice yellow heat-health alert for the South West runs until 5pm on Weds. 27 May.
Check in on older friends, family & neighbours, particularly those who live alone, who may struggle to keep themselves cool & hydrated during the hot weather.
With hot weather across the country this week, make sure you keep hydrated.
Babies, children and older adults are more at risk of dehydration.
If it's not treated, it can become a serious problem.
Find out more information âŹď¸
Martyn & Dinah quit smoking together.
Now retired, they needed to shift their mindset from saving to a sustainable spending plan. With their smoking habit costing over ÂŁ100 a week they felt this was unsustainable.
Read their success story: bit.ly/4eWKWjW@livewellsw
@PlymouthLatch0n have created a series of infant feeding videos for practical evidence-based advice, guidance and examples aimed to support you in experiencing a comfortable and effective breastfeeding journey.
Find out more : bit.ly/49HDXrx@livewellsw@plymouthcc
Itâs been a busy few days with a total of 319 meals served & 10 sleeping bags given out. Thanks to all the teams for their help, @ObedairUK, St Paulâs & Hope Baptist. Thanks also to @streetvetuk and #HIPP@livewellsw for their support. Together we offer #CommunitySupport.
FREE NHS Health Checks & Know Your Numbers sessions at the ELM Community Centre are taking place on the dates below:
27 Jul
17 Aug
26 Oct
14 Dec
Youâll get personalised advice to support small, achievable lifestyle changes.
Interested? Call us on 01752 437 177 to book your appt
Thank you to Griff for sharing his inspiring story about OCD, anxiety and depression đ
He was supported by the NHS Plymouth Talking Therapies Team at Livewell Southwest.
livewellsouthwest.co.uk/newsâŚ
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