Local services and contact numbers

Local Falls Prevention service with contact numbers

Individual home falls prevention assessments and rehabilitation for those who are unable to get out.
Occupational and Physiotherapy assessments are available via health and social care zone teams. They may then offer rehabilitation or signpost to relevant groups.

Referrals via zones for anyone with a Torbay GP: 01803 219700
Southern Devon GPs: Ask your GP to refer you for physiotherapy

Rehabilitation falls prevention NHS groups

Newton Abbot Hospital
Brixham Hospital
Totnes Hospital
Dawlish Hospital

Free 12 week community strength and balance classes – Queries to: 0300 456 1006. Ask your GP to refer you to these.

Bovey Tracey, Monday afternoon
Brixham, Monday morning
Newton Abbot, Tuesday morning
Paignton, Wednesday morning
Teignmouth, Tuesday morning
Torquay, Thursday morning
Totnes, Monday afternoon

General health and social care needs

If you have any concerns about coping at home Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust can offer advice and where appropriate, support, perhaps in assessing for specialist equipment, the environment to reduce risks, financial assessments, or care support.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust 01803 219700.

Emergency response systems

Please see our Technology Enabled Care (TECS) page.

Age UK website

For more information on Falls Prevention and other services for older people visit the Age UK website.