Supporting Families

Find out how we support troubled families in Torbay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/children-and-families/services-and-support/supporting-families/

I am worried someone might be at risk of harm

Advice on how to keep adults and children safe from harm in Torbay and who to talk to about safeguarding or if you are worried about someone's safety.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/adult-social-care/protect-someone/

How Channel works

Find out what we do to prevent extremism and terrorism and what to do if you think someone is involved.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/safer-torbay/extremism/how-channel-works/

Tombstoning

Find out more information about tombstoning
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/safer-torbay/tombstoning/

Community and Corporate Plan

Read our long-term Community and Corporate Plan which sets out our vision, objectives and priorities.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/corporate/corporate-plan/

Staying in your own home

Find out what help you can get so that you can stay in your own home for longer.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/adult-social-care/staying-in-your-own-home/

ACT Early - Help for family and friends

Find out what we do to prevent extremism and terrorism and what to do if you think someone is involved.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/safer-torbay/extremism/act-early/

Safer Streets Community Innovation Fund

Small grants to support ideas on how to help prevent crime and make Torquay safe and fun for all in the town.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/safer-torbay/safer-streets/safer-streets-community-innovation-fund/

Torbay Community Helpline

Find out more about the Torbay Community Development Trust Helpline and whether it could help you.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/adult-social-care/community-helpline/

Annual Report 2022 - 2023

Overview and scrutiny annual report for 2022 - 2023
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/how-the-council-works/meetings-and-decisions/os/os-reports/overview-and-scrutiny-annual-report-2022-2023/

Annual Report 2024 - 2025

Overview and scrutiny annual report for 2024 - 2025
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/how-the-council-works/meetings-and-decisions/os/os-reports/overview-and-scrutiny-annual-report-2024-2025/

Alternative support whilst waiting for adult social care services

    We work closely with the Torbay Communities Team . They provide a wide range of support, information, and advice by connecting you with local resources. They can help with:    budgeting   benefits   debt management   housing advice   domestic abuse support
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/adult-social-care/waiting-well/alternative-support/

Support for your assessment

.  Visit Devon Safeguarding Adults Partnership if you wish to report abuse or neglect .  Do you have concerns, complaints or questions about your care? The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/adult-social-care/waiting-well/assessment-support/

Behaviour, interests and standards

Find about the behaviour and standards expected from councillors and officers and what financial and other interests have been registered.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/interests

About Public Health

Find out more about the work of the Public Health team in Torbay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/public-health/about-public-health/

How to report concerns

Find out what we do to prevent extremism and terrorism and what to do if you think someone is involved.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/safer-torbay/extremism/how-to-report-concerns/

Travel Guardian

Discover how the Travel Guardian app can help you stay safe in Torbay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/safer-torbay/travel-guardian/

Divisional Director - Children Safeguarding

. To be directly accountable for the provision of high quality statutory services that protect children from abuse, including the following services: MASH and Single Assessment Safeguarding and Supporting Families Specialist Services Early Help Safeguarding Unit Youth Offending and Integrated Youth Support Service and Care Leavers Strategic
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/how-the-council-works/structure/childrens-structure/divisional-director-safeguarding/

Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) and Council Tax Discretionary awards

Extra help with housing costs for people who receive Housing Benefit or Universal Credit for housing costs and with Council Tax (normally for people who get Council Tax Support)
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/other-help/dhp/

Castle Circus and Harbourside Improvement Programme

Read about a range of projects to create a thriving, safe Torquay town centre.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/safer-torbay/castle-circus-and-harbourside-improvement-programme/