Deprivation in Torbay- new report on deprivation is released
The English Indices of Deprivation measure relative levels of deprivation for small areas across England. A new version has been produced for 2025. Torbay Council’s …
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Hand Hygiene Day – 5th May – Action Saves Lives
How Harbour Rise Rest Home Celebrated Hand Hygiene Day 2026 Written by Julia Alcock Welch, Registered Manager
Growth in Action: Transforming Support for Complex Needs in Torbay
Growth in Action (GiA) is a pioneering alliance commissioned by Torbay Council to improve outcomes for people experiencing multiple disadvantage, …
Baton of Hope- Thank you
Carrying the Baton forward in Torbay In February, we gathered at the Lyceum Theatre to mark a turning point for …
Falls Prevention and Mapping Workshop
Have we got you thinking about your own falls prevention plan?
The Success Story of the Torbay Hospital Perinatal and BCG Vaccination Service
The friendly vaccination in pregnancy (VIP) midwives at Torbay Women’s health unit Introduction of the service Torbay Hospital perinatal vaccine …
Using Behavioural Insights To Improve Support To Those Who Smoke
Although smoking rates have been falling across the UK, smoking is still more common in certain types of work. In …
Torbay figures join South West call for immediate passage of Tobacco Bill
Torbay’s leader and its Director of Public Health have joinedcouncil leaders and directors of public health from every local council …
HIV and World AIDS Day
HIV and the UK World AIDS Day is 1 December. People living with HIV (PLHIV) can live long and healthy lives if …
