Torbay residents are invited to find out more and help shape the delivery of neighbourhood health.

One Devon’s ‘Let’s talk neighbourhood health’ engagement programme aims to ensure residents’ and patients voices are heard.

The national vision for neighbourhood health, set out in the 10 Year Health Plan for England and national Neighbourhood health framework, is to bring together GPs, community services, mental health, social care, voluntary organisations and local partners to provide more joined-up support in local communities.

This aims to help people stay healthier for longer, access more care closer to home, reduce the need for hospital treatment where appropriate, and ensure services are shaped around the needs of local communities.

The Let’s talk neighbourhood health engagement programme offers a range of ways for people to give their feedback – by completing a survey, going along to an event, or joining a local feedback group or the new Devon People Panel, among other opportunities.

Dr Lincoln Sargeant, Director of Public Health at Torbay, said: “Good health is shaped by much more than healthcare alone. Where we live, work and connect with our communities all play an important part in helping us stay healthy and independent.

“Neighbourhood health is an opportunity to bring together health services, social care, public health, local authorities, voluntary organisations and communities to provide support earlier and prevent avoidable ill health wherever possible.

“By working together and listening to local people, we can create services that are better connected, reduce health inequalities and help people live healthier, more independent lives for longer.

“I would encourage everyone to get involved and share their experiences and ideas through the survey and their nearest local event."

To get involved:

All activities are open to residents, patients, carers, NHS staff, community groups, local authorities and voluntary sector organisations.

• Complete the 15 minute Neighbourhood health Survey, open until 2 October 2026. Anyone who is unable to complete the survey online can call Healthwatch on 0800 520 0640, to complete it over the phone.
• Come along to a Neighbourhood health event at Paignton Library on Friday 25 September. More information can be found hereor register here.
• Register to join the lived experience group(stroke, diabetes, heart, lung, skin, bladder, kidneys, urinary, respiratory conditions, frailty and serious face, mouth and jaw conditions) or the Devon People Panel.
• Local community groups can also host their own group conversation and submit their feedback via the One Devon website. For more details visit the One Devon webpage. 
• If you are an organisation or community group and would like to exhibit at a Neighbourhood health event – please register your interest using this short form.
• People can Sign upfor official updates and to receive information on the new engagement opportunities.

For more information about the Neighbourhood health engagement visit the dedicated One Devon webpage.