Depression linked to social media ‘twice as high’ among teenage girls
Depression linked to social media is almost twice as high among teenage girls compared to boys, according to research...
Torre Abbey Museum Announces Torbay Rocks!
Torbay Rocks is coming to Torre Abbey Museum this January! From Saturday 12 January through to Sunday 24 March, you...
Healthwatch Torbay in 2019
The New Year’s here and Healthwatch has announced the key health and care topics their local teams – including, of...
Helping someone who is homeless access healthcare
With rough sleeping on the rise, health and care services can play their part this winter by ensuring those facing...
Multi-Screen cinema coming to Torquay town centre
Torbay Council’s proposals for the regeneration of Torquay Town Centre have received a huge boost, as national cinema operator Merlin...
Torbay Hospital Theatres Closing
Last month Torbay Hospital had concerns about the resilience of air handling units in two of their theatres and so...
Devon flu campaign reaches one million people and gains recognition across the country
The Devon flu campaign, #ThumbsUpForCoby has reached over one million people across the UK in just it's first few months.The...
Devon launches loneliness campaign ahead of festive period
Thousands of people in Devon, young and old, experience loneliness to some degree, and it can lead to health problems....
Healthwatch’s Annual report
Download our latest annual report Thanks to your work, since 2014 we've heard from over 1.4 million people about their...
Finding Your Voice: The Momentum sing and movement programme
The Momentum sing and movement programme The Momentum singing and movement programme is funded to pilot in Devon and Torbay...
Bespoke IT Course for the over 50’s
Ageing Well Torbay and Positive People are collaborating to offer an exciting and free opportunity to access workshops regarding Digital...
Public Health England issues a warning about the winter vomiting bug
Public Health England has issued a warning asking those who contract norovirus during the festive season to treat their symptoms...
Hospital operating theatres ‘to remain closed until May’
Two out of three operating theatres currently out of action at Torbay Hospital are to remain closed "until at least...
Mears Care Limited rated ‘Inadequate’
The Care Quality Commission have rated Mears Care Torbay and Devon, as ‘Inadequate’, following an inspection in October. CQC inspectors found...
Healthwatch advice on conversations with your Doctor
Feel in control of your healthcare with these four questions and make a decision that's right for you. Healthwatch Torbay ...
Self-help video library consultation
Healthwatch Torbay are working with the Bay’s health trust to find out how their self-help video library benefits residents and...
Families invited to a weekend of events in memory of babies
Torbay Hospital’s annual Baby Remembrance Weekend will be held next month on Saturday 1 December and Sunday 2 December 2018.Staff...
Host of events for unpaid carers as part of Carers Rights Day
Do you support someone? Do you look after a family member or friend who cannot manage alone? Do...
Local Spark launches in Torbay!
Local Spark: Torbay Community Supported Enterprise is an exciting inter-generational enterprise aimed at creating new businesses in Torbay. It...
Sharing your experiences with Healthwatch
Each month, thousands of people share their experiences of health and social care support with Healthwatch . To help NHS...
