Healthwatch Survey – Have Your Say!
NHS Long Term Plan - Healthwatch kick off on engagement Devon, like every area of the county, has been asked to develop its own Long Term Plan. Our plan, which will be completed by October 2019, wi…
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Torquay’s Purple Angel Day Centre
The Purple Angel Day Centre supports Torbay residents with dementia and is based at Rowcroft, Rainbow House, Room 1, Avenue Road, Torquay TQ2 5LS The fine folk running the Centre say, "We are looki…
Your chance to shape how the NHS uses your data
New from HEALTHWATCH TORBAYThe National Data Guardian played a central role in giving people more control over how their data is used by the NHS. Now you can have your say on what their priorities are…
‘Digital Health Devon’ to launch across the county
An award-winning service is being rolled out across Devon designed to show people how to access local health, social care and wellbeing services using the internet.Independent consumer champion Health…
Event launch: New year, new you!
Launch event: Sports Hall, The Foyer, Teignmouth Road, Torquay, TQ1 4DB 31st January 2019, 11am – 2pm January! Christmas is over, finances are tight, it’s cold and dark, and the warmth of spring…
Don’t put it off – it’s not too late to get your flu jab
Health professionals are warning about the dangers of flu and reminding people that it’s not too late to get their jab. The seasonally adjusted flu vaccination campaign has been running since Octob…
Remember those you love and miss this Christmas with Rowcroft
Rowcroft Hospice is inviting people across South Devon to celebrate the lives of those special to them this Christmas by taking part in its Light up a Life appeal. The appeal, which is happening th…
Pregnant women urged to have flu vaccine
Torbay’s Public Health Team is supporting local doctors and midwives who are urging pregnant women across Torbay to protect themselves and their unborn child from flu by getting the flu jab this winte…
Parents of boy who died after contracting flu urge others to get their children vaccinated
Devon parents of a three-year-old boy who died after contracting flu are urging mums and dads to have their young children vaccinated. Sam Morrish died from severe sepsis, which involves a dramatic…
Mobile dental van offers free mouth cancer screening at town centres next month
Local residents of all ages are being encouraged to have a free mouth cancer check at a mobile dental van which is visiting town centres next month. As part of Mouth Cancer Action Month, Torbay and S…
On your bike – Active Mums rides are back for 2017
A new weekly programme of Active mums rides has been launched for 2017, with a number of newly qualified Breeze Champions leading new rides for women and their babies/toddlers every Wednesday in Newt…
One You – Get healthier and improve your quality of life
Torbay Council and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, with other local partners, is encouraging residents to get involved with the new One You national campaign. One You asks the question “…
Be Clear On Cancer – Check your pee
Torbay’s Public Health Team is supporting the NHS campaign, Be Clear on Cancer, by encouraging people to check your pee for blood and to speak to your doctor even if you only notice it once. The camp…