Find out more about the information sheets made by DIS.
DIS infomation sheets are a series of regularly updated local information sheets that aim to meet the most common information needs of people with disabilities and carers in Torbay.
Where possible, we try to keep our information up to date. However, we cannot guarantee that all of our information is constantly up to date - details change often and there may be changes to services of which we are not aware. If you know of a change to any of the services listed please advise us of this so that we can amend the details.
The information should be used as a guide only, as it may not cover all the organisations that can help with your needs. Torbay Disability Information Service (part of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust) cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information or the quality of service provided by the organisations. No liability can be accepted for loss, damage, or injury arising out of any contract made by a private individual with any of the organisations listed.
Details change often, so please make sure you are using the current edition. Latest copies of the sheets are published on the NHS Disability Information Service.
If you do not have Internet access, you can ask for single copies from our office. A full list of our other information sheet titles can be found at the end of this sheet. Information can be made available in other formats and languages. Please let us know what your needs are.
Torbay Disability Information Service
4th Floor Union House
Union Street
Torquay
TQ1 3YA
Telephone: 0300 456 8373
Email: dis.torbay@nhs.net
For information and advice about further support, please contact Torbay Adult Social Care Services on 01803 219700 to discuss your concerns. If you live outside Torbay contact Care Direct on 0345 155 1007.
Please be aware that the rules about getting and paying for social care started to change with the introduction of the Care Act in April 2015. To find out more about the Care Act and how it may affect you, please refer to the following pages on our Trust’s website - these include a link to Independent Age’s information about getting help with your care needs. You can also call us on 0300 456 8373 to request further information.