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 care, support and advice
If you need help in finding care and support for:
- older people
- people with physical or learning disabilities
- people with autism and neurodiversity
- people with mental health issues
- people who are looking after a relative, friend or neighbour
Information on adult social care and support available for adults in Torbay is available on Torbay Council’s Adult Social Care website.
From 1 April 2026, the handling of all Adult Social Care complaints will return to Torbay Council. This change follows a review of the current arrangements and reflects the commitment to providing a more responsive, consistent, and person-centred experience.
The Feedback and Engagement Team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust will be redirecting all Adult Social Care complaints to infocompliance@torbay.gov.uk from this date.