Caring for you and the patient
When your loved one has a life-limiting illness, you can end up neglecting your own needs. You might find that you’re not eating enough healthy food, or getting enough sleep. You might bottle your feelings up, because you’re worried about upsetting the person who’s ill.
Your wellbeing is important, and we’re here to offer you support, whether it’s giving you time for yourself, or someone to talk to. We offer a wide range of relaxation and support services. They’re all free of charge and you can choose whether to receive our help at home or in our Outpatients Centre. Please click on the links below to find out more.
- Social Work
- Complementary Therapies, such as massage
- Music Therapy
- Listening and Support Services
- Bereavement Support
- Wellbeing Hub
Information for carers
If you care for a loved one who lives in Torbay … you can find support and information on the Torbay Carers Service website. You may also be interested in reading their regular ‘Signposts’ magazine, which contains news and useful information for carers. Or for more information, please call Signposts for Carers on 01803 66 66 20.
If you care for a loved one who lives in Devon (excluding Torbay) … you can find support and information on the Devon Carers website. You may also be interested in reading the Devon Carers Magazine which contains news and useful information for carers. Or for more information, please call the Devon Carers Helpline on 03456 434 435.
Carers under 25
A Young Carer (up to 18) or Young Adult Carer (16 to 25) is a young person whose life is affected by caring. The person being cared for may have a serious or long term illness, disability, frailty, mental ill health or be affected by addiction issues. The person being cared for is often a parent, sibling or other family member.
Caring can start at any age, so in Torbay there are separate services for carers aged under 25 to help them to manage their caring role.
- Torbay Young Carers Service is for carers aged below 18 and provides a range of services.
- Torbay Young Adult Carers Service is for carers aged 16-25 and provides a range of services including support and activities. Further information can be found in their leaflet. The Torbay Young Adult Carers also have a group page on Facebook – Torbay Young Adult Carers (YAC).
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Torbay Family Hub Website: www.torbayfamilyhub.org.uk
Torbay Local contacts:
Young Adult Carers Service and Torbay Young Carers provide one to one Support, Drop-Ins and activities for Carers Under 25.
Torbay Young Adult Carers 16 -25 (torbayyac.co.uk; )
Services Provided: Support with 1:1, drop-ins, planned activities etc.
Telephone Number: 01803 666620
Torbay Young Carers’ Service – supports young carers and their families (information, In-School support, individual support etc).
Torbay Children’s Services
Telephone Number: 01803 208100
Email Address: youngcarers@torbay.gov.uk
