Disabilities
- Drop-in service available from 9.00 am - 4.30 pm, Mondays to *Fridays (closed at 1.00 pm on Fridays).
- A telephone enquiry service equipped to respond to a wide variety of enquiries on disability support, including information on local support services, equipment hire and sales, social security issues, employment support services and accommodation support.
- Over 40 web-based local Information Sheets covering the questions that we get asked most frequently.
- A web-based Torbay Mental Health Directory.
- An access point for the Mental Health User and Carer Involvement Worker (appointments only).
- An outreach service to St. Edmunds in Torquay for people with mental health conditions and carers.
- Appointments for help with social security forms (DLA, PIP, ESA, etc.) for people with diagnosed mental health conditions.
- Signposts for Carers, a telephone information and advice service for unpaid carers, telephone 01803 666620
The Disability Information Service offers information designed to support self-care and independence for people with disabilities and carers living in Torbay (TQ1-TQ5). No referral is required and the service can be freely accessed.