Adult Social Care in Torbay
Care and support
We want everyone to be happy, healthy, and live independent lives.
Torbay Council and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are responsible for making sure anyone with an illness or a disability who needs help and support receives the care they need, when they need it.
You might need help getting out of bed, getting washed and dressed, getting to work, cooking and eating meals, seeing friends, caring for families, and being part of a community. cooking and eating meals, seeing friends, caring for families and being part of the community.
You might also need emotional support when things are difficult, or you’re feeling stressed or down.
Care and support includes the help given by family and friends, as well as any provided by the council, the NHS, or other organisations.
Getting help
Help with benefits
Getting an assessment
Looking after someone
- Check if you are a carer
- Have a carer’s check
- Carers support
- Extra carers’ support
- Carers strategy, policy and quality
See all of looking after someone
Help to stay living at home
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Getting out and about
- Apply for a blue badge
- Apply for a free bus pass
- Disabled parking permit
- Request a disabled parking bay
See all of getting out and about
Choosing where to live
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