Accessible text descriptions for the figures in Torbay's Healthier Weight Framework 2026 to 2036.
Figure 1 shows 2 maps. Both maps show the percentage of children in Torbay who carry excess weight. Excess weight means that they are overweight or obese.
The maps divide Torbay into neighbourhoods. They show the average percentage of overweight or obese children in each neighbourhood. Data is from the year 2021/22 to 2023/24.
The first map shows percentages of overweight or obese children in reception year (aged 4 to 5 years).
There were more overweight or obese reception age children in Torbay than in England.
The map also shows how the percentage varies by neighbourhood. The highest rates of overweight and obese children are in Goodrington with Roselands.
The lowest rates are in Barton with Watcombe, St Marychurch, Tormohun, Ellacombe and Furzeham with Summercombe.
| Neighbourhood | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Barton with Watcombe | 20% to 22.9% |
| Churston with Galmpton | 23% to 25.9% |
| Clifton with Maidenway | 26% to 28.9% |
| Cockington with Chelston | 23% to 25.9% |
| Collaton St Mary | 26% to 28.9% |
| Ellacombe | 20% to 22.9% |
| Furzeham with Summercombe | 23% to 25.9% |
| Goodrington with Roselands | 29 to 30.6% |
| King’s Ash | 26% to 28.9% |
| Preston | 23% to 25.9% |
| Roundham with Hyde | 26% to 28.9% |
| Shiphay | 26% to 28.9% |
| St Marychurch | 20% to 22.9% |
| St Peter’s with St Mary’s | 20% to 22.9% |
| Tormohum | 23% to 25.9% |
| Wellswood | 26% to 30.6% |
The second map shows percentages of overweight or obese children in Year 6 (aged 10 to 11 years).
There were more overweight or obese children in Year 6 in Torbay than in England.
The map also shows how the percentage varies by neighbourhood. The highest rates of overweight and obese children are in Roundham with Hyde and Furzeham with Summercombe.
The lowest rates are in Clifton with Maidenway, Collaton St Mary, Churston with Galmpton.
| Neighbourhood | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Barton with Watcombe | 36% to 38.9% |
| Churston with Galmpton | 29% to 32.9% |
| Clifton with Maidenway | 33% to 35.9% |
| Cockington with Chelston | 33% to 35.9% |
| Collaton St Mary | 29% to 32.9% |
| Ellacombe | 36% to 38.9% |
| Furzeham with Summercombe | 39% to 46.5% |
| Goodrington with Roselands | 29 to 30.6% |
| King’s Ash | 33% to 35.9% |
| Preston | 29% to 32.9% |
| Roundham with Hyde | 39% to 46.5% |
| Shiphay | 33% to 35.9% |
| St Marychurch | 33% to 35.9% |
| St Peter’s with St Mary’s | 33% to 35.9% |
| Tormohun | 33% to 35.9% |
| Wellswood | 33% to 35.9% |
The infographic summarises the Torbay Healthier Weight Framework Action Plan. The Action Plan is based on the following principles:
The Plan adopts a life-course approach. The 3 Life course cohorts are:
There are three further defined cohorts:
The action plan comprises 2 objectives.
This objective is delivered through:
A whole system approach encompasses both place and activity.
The infographic shows the delivery of Strategic Objective 1: Healthier weight support. Each life course cohort has corresponding themes aimed to support delivery of the objective. Current and planned delivery initiatives are organised around these themes.
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Healthier weight in schools
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Life course cohort: Adults (above 18 years)
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The infographic shows the delivery of Strategic Objective 2: Partnership whole system approach.
The whole partnership approach encompasses all life course cohorts (early years, school age, and adults). This objective is delivered across four themes. Each theme has current and planned delivery initiatives designed to support it.
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