Welcome to the Torbay Public Health Website
Welcome to our site, launched in conjunction with the 2024 Torbay Annual Director of Public Health Report. The annual report is a statutory duty of each Director of Public Health in England, providing an independent assessment aimed at identifying and implementing actions to enhance the health of local populations.
Torbay Director of Public Health Annual Report 2024
For 2024, Dr Lincoln Sargeant, our current Director of Public Health, has chosen to focus on Women’s Health. This report marks the beginning of a year-long initiative, inviting businesses, communities, and organisations across Torbay; including the NHS and Local Authority—to collaborate in efforts to improve the health of women and all community members in Torbay.
There are several ways you can get involved in the 2024 Torbay Annual Director of Public Health initiative focused on Women’s Health:
Read the Recommendations: Reflect on how these recommendations might apply to your business, organisation, community group, or personal and professional networks. Consider pledging support, whether in small or large ways, to help achieve these goals.
Attend Public Meetings: Get involved in discussions and stay informed about ongoing efforts. Engage with your elected members, ask questions to your Member of Parliament, and participate in groups, forums, and local structures to raise awareness about women’s health issues.
Community Events: Take part in local events and activities aimed at promoting women’s health. Support grassroots community organizations that assist women and families.
Collaborate with Organizations: Partner with local businesses, the NHS, and community organizations to support health initiatives. Share your knowledge, experiences, and expertise with other community groups in Torbay.
Provide Feedback: Share your comments or suggestions about the report and its recommendations by emailing [email protected]
Your involvement can make a significant impact on improving the health and well-being of women and the broader community in Torbay. If you need more details on any specific aspect, feel free to ask!
Our Vision
The public health team’s vision for Torbay is to create an environment that promotes good mental and physical health for everyone, with a mission to improve health outcomes and tackle the root causes of poor health. This is achieved through understanding the local population, addressing factors like housing, education, and income, and focusing on health promotion, prevention, and fairness, especially for those most in need. Torbay faces significant challenges, including high levels of poverty, stark health inequalities, high rates of loneliness, a national outlier status for suicide and self-harm, rising chronic illness rates, obesity, and elevated levels of violent crime and domestic abuse.
