In this section you will find resources that support this aim; there are links to the websites, online search tools, information, and community groups that form part of our prevention, wellbeing and self-care model.
This is only the first iteration of the portal and it focuses on connecting people with existing resources and repositories.
What is expected of our workforce?
We aim to create a suite of tools and resources that Torbay and South Devon's workforce can use to connect people with the information, services and community based
support that will help them meet their goals for health and wellbeing.
We hope that staff will use the tools and, importantly, let us know how they could be improved. Please visit our Feedback page for more information.
What is expected of
our patients and population?
The information, tools and resources we are creating are
available both to our workforce and to our patients and population.
We would like to encourage as many
people as possible to use these resources and share their experiences of doing
so. This is going to be vital in helping us respond to the needs of our
population.
How is this going to
be delivered?
Partners across our health and care system are working to
improve our self-care digital offer, and stimulate the development of community
assets (services, groups and resources within communities that will support
people to remain as healthy and independent for as long as possible).
This is just the first step in our plans to connect people
to the right information. Over time we will make it easier to search from a
single place, improve the scope and quality of information available, and
importantly, connect people directly with the comments and experiences of
others and make it easier to comment on their own experiences within these
search tools.
Below you will find links to pages containing different
types of resources to help connect people with the right information, advice
and support:
Directories of
service and community groups
Lists and databases of the
services and community groups available within communities.
- The ORB
The Orb is a directory of services for the people of Torbay. The main aim
is to help you find the right service to help you set and achieve your own
self-care goals with your wellbeing, health, fitness, finances or happiness.
Although focussed mainly on the services and resources in Torbay, it also
includes some national organisations.
- Pinpoint
Pinpoint provides access to help
and support services. This searchable online database contains thousands of
services and community groups across Devon, including access to activities and
events throughout Devon via an online calendar.
- HealthUnlocked Local
This digital tool provides a gateway to
tailored information and support available in the local area from the NHS,
social care, charities and voluntary sector, alongside free peer to peer and
expert support on relevant HealthUnlocked online communities.
Peer support groups
for health and wellbeing
Peer support connects people to people like them (their peers) to share experiences & successes, concerns, and support each other in achieving their health and wellbeing goals. For more information on peer support please visit our Peer Support page.
Healthy Lifestyles Team
The Healthy Lifestyles Team offer a range of free and subsidised healthy lifestyle programmes and advice. The team can help and support you to increase your activity levels, lose weight, quit smoking, improve your emotional wellbeing and make sustainable changes to your lifestyle. Book your free Healthy Lifestyles assessment here.