Join Torbay Carers

We welcome anyone who cares for a family member, friend or neighbour who lives in Torbay. This does not include usual parenting, volunteering or paid employment.

If you care for someone who lives outside Torbay, please see the list of local authorities South West map on the Devon Carers website.

To Join Torbay Carers contact Signposts for Carers on 01803 666620 or via our contact form.

We will send you an application form to complete. If you need someone to help you with the form, please let Signposts know. We will store your information in a confidential database. We will not share your information without your consent.

Members have:

  • A free Carer’s Passport Card which includes:
    • Emergency back-up plan. If you are unexpectedly unable to care
    • Free hospital parking when supporting the person you care for
    • Discounts in some local shops and hotels
    • Extra support when the person you care for is in hospital
    • Extra support with employment, education or training
  • Free carers education courses
  • A quarterly carers newsletter
  • Monthly email of carers news and updates

There’s also a range of carer support.

“If you weren’t there, who would care?”

Have you thought what would happen to the person you care for, if something happened to you? Maybe you have other friends or family who could help, but what if you weren’t able to call? The Carer’s Passport Card is recognised by hospital and emergency services. If you weren’t able to call, they would make a call and activate your back-up plan.

There are many other back-up services and things that you can do to plan ahead.