Support for our patients

Drink Less (NHS guidance)
One simple way to cut down is to have at least a few drink-free days every week. This can be a really effective way to improve your health, lower your blood pressure, boost your energy, lose weight and save money.

For simple tips and tools to help you start cutting down today visit Drink less alcohol – Better Health – NHS, and download the app at NHS Drink Free Days – Apps on Google Play or NHS Drink Free Days on the App Store.

Waythrough (previously known as Together EDP)
This service offers 1-2-1 specialist support for anyone struggling with alcohol or drugs in the South Devon area. For more information and to self-refer, click here About us – Waythrough.

Torbay Recovery Initiative (for Torbay residents only)
This service offers alcohol treatment options, some self-management tools (including a password for the web-based or app “breaking free online”). Phone 01803 291129 or self refer using their online referral form. For more information, visit Torbay Recovery Initiatives – Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.

Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Find details of your local group and more information on their website Home – Alcoholics Anonymous Great Britain.

Drink Aware
Get the FREE MyDrinkaware APP, check the facts, understand your drinking and make a change. Drinkaware are an independent charity that promotes responsible drinking and finds innovative ways to challenge the national drinking culture to help reduce alcohol misuse and alcohol-related harm. For more information, visit MyDrinkaware App | Drinkaware.

Support for friends and family:

Al-Anon
Al-Anon offers a helpline to call for anyone who is affected by someone else’s drinking and there are support groups operating in the area too. Their website is Al-Anon UK | For families & friends of alcoholics.

Adfam
Adfam gives information, local support groups and helplines for anyone affected by someone else’s substance misuse, and information for family members including a useful directory of services can be found here For Families – ADFAM.

Devon Carers
Caring for someone in Teignbridge and the wider Devon area? Devon Carers helps unpaid carers to maintain their own health, wellbeing and independence to care safely and effectively. Devon Carers provide carers with the information and advice they need in their caring role, as well as running support groups for carers, a hospital service and one-to-one support. Details of their helpline and how to register can be found at Home – Devon Carers.

Devon Young Carers
Are you 18 years old and providing a caring role to someone? If you live in Teignbridge and the wider Devon area, Contact Devon Young Carers at https://devoncarers.org.uk/am-i-a-carer/young-carers/ to access support.

Torbay Carers
Caring for someone in Torbay? If you care for someone who lives in the Torbay Council area, you can access the support of Torbay Carers even if you live outside the area. Torbay Carers helps unpaid carers to maintain their own health, wellbeing and independence to care safely and effectively. For more information, visit Torbay Carers Service – Torbay and South Devon NHS FT.

Torbay Young Carers
Are you 18 years old and providing a caring role to someone? If you live in Torbay area, Contact Torbay Young Carers at https://www.torbay.gov.uk/children-and-families/services-and-support/young-carers-service/torbay-young-carers-service-information/ to access support.

Carents Room
This website offers an extensive range of information and resources for carers caring for their parents. For more information, visit https://carents.co.uk/.

KingsCare Carer Support
Kingscare, a local community support charity based in Newton Abbot, offers a range of support for informal carers, including a regular carer support group. For more information, click here Carer Support – Kingscare.

Carers Aid Torbay
Carers Aid Torbay is a local Community Interest Company (CIC) providing a range of practical and emotional support, and includes advocacy services, 1-2-1 support, benefit checks, linking to services and much more. Carers who live in Devon are able to benefit from this service if the person they care for lives in the Torbay area. Visit Home | Mysite for more information.

Counsellors South-West (NHS) 
Free counselling is available from Counsellors South-West with trained counsellors, and there is a waiting list for this service. Contact the surgery via systm connect by clicking this link https://systmonline.tpp-uk.com/2/OnlineConsultation?OrgId=L83034 or by phone on 01626 334411 to enquire about a referral via your GP.

Cruse Bereavement Support
Cruse offers via the National Helpline 0808 808 1677, or online via grief counsellors using the Cruse Chat service: Get support – Cruse Bereavement Support. You can also contact the local Devon branch for further support: Contact your local branch – Cruse Bereavement Support.

Rowcroft Bereavement Services
Trained Bereavement Volunteers provide counselling sessions and one-to-one support for relatives of those who were supported by Rowcroft Hospice at the end of their life. Visit Bereavement | Rowcroft Hospice or call
Bereavement | Rowcroft Hospice or call 01803 217403 for more information.

Talkworks: bereavement support service
Talkworks offer Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy (PGDT), for people who are finding that their grief is significantly impacting their lives more than 6 months after their loss. Visit What is Prolonged Grief Disorder? | TALKWORKS (dpt.nhs.uk) to self-refer or call 0300 555 3344.

Telephone Bereavement Support Service: Marie Curie
Marie Curie provides a bereavement service over the phone, and you can call free on 0800 090 2309 and ask for information about bereavement support. The service can match you with a trained volunteer who will provide regular bereavement support. For more information, visit https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/services/bereavement-support-service.

*Please also visit our Mental Health section of our website for further counselling services to help with bereavement.

The Lodge Cancer Support and Information Centre
The Lodge provides support for anyone affected by cancer. Services include signposting, emotional support, financial and benefits advice, applications for Macmillan grants, wig fitting service, headwear to purchase, complementary therapies, relaxation classes, and pamper sessions. Call 01803 656490 or visit www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/services/cancer-support-services/the-lodge/ for more information.

FORCE Cancer Charity
FORCE offers free counselling sessions and support services to adult cancer patients and their family members at any stage of a cancer diagnosis, as well as bereavement support. To find out more, visit their website Support and counselling for patients and adults close to them – FORCE Cancer Charity, call the team on 01392 406151 or email support@forcecancercharity.co.uk.

Disabled Children’s Service
A specialist service which provides a range of support and services to disabled children, young people and their families across Devon. For more information about the type of support offered, click here Disabled Children’s Service (DCS) – Education and Families. Information about now to request advice and/or an assessment can be found here, Request an assessment – Education and Families.

DIAS
Devon Information, Advice and Support (DIAS) service provides an impartial, confidential and free service for parents, children and young people. They can help you to understand more about the SEND support that is available including the support your child should receive at school. For more information, visit Home – Devon Information Advice and Support.

Cerebra
This organisation supports families of children with brain conditions who have complex medical, educational and social support needs. Cerebra provides guides, factsheets and other resources offer comprehensive and current information on a wide variety of issues – physical, social, sleep and legal – that parents and carers of children with brain conditions may be facing. For more information, visit Get Advice and Support – Cerebra.

Contact
Contact is a charity that supports parents and carers of children with additional needs. This service offers advice and guidance around the Disability Living Allowance application process. For more information, click here Disability Living Allowance (DLA).

Local support for neurodiverse adults, young people and children:

Autism Central – South-West Hub: Bristol Autism Support
This is a new programme, which provides high-quality and accessible autism information, education and coaching for families, and carers before and after diagnosis. This service offers 1-2-1 support for families and more information is here Autism Central – South West Hub – Bristol Autism Support, and you can self-refer for support using this form Bristol Autism Support Request for WAC 1-1 support (office.com).

Parent Support
South West Autism Support offers a wide range of bespoke services to families and professionals across the South West of the UK. They can offer support to parents who need to make sense of their child’s behaviours and difficulties. Practical help can also be given to parents whose child is diagnosed or awaiting diagnosis. There is a charge for this service, and you can find out more at www.southwestautismsupport.com/services.html.

Autism and Us parent programme and Autism themed workshops
Programme and themed workshops for parents/carers or Devon primary and secondary school children, pre or post-diagnosis. Attending the ‘Autism & Us’ parent programme gives you opportunity to develop your understanding of autism and look at practical solutions to managing and supporting your child’s presenting needs, whilst also connecting with other parents/carers. Website: Autism and Us – Education and Families.

Calmer Lives
A virtual service offering advice, guidance and support to neurodiverse families and individuals across the South West and beyond. Funded support can be accessed through Early Help or patients can contact them direct if able to pay privately. For more information, visit At Your Side (calmerlives.co.uk).

A Kind of Magic Animal Centre
There is a small farm centre with animals near Kingskerswell that runs wellbeing events for families. Please visit www.facebook.com/kofm16/ for more information and how to book a session. You can message the centre via the Facebook page to book a session or email kofm@btinternet.com.

Bale’s Farm
Bale’s Farm offers a therapeutic outdoor learning provision for children between the ages of 5 and 19. They offer farm therapy sessions and fun days, and their website is here www.balesfarm.org/about-the-farm and their Facebook Page is www.facebook.com/Bales.Farm.Outdoor.Learning.

Activity groups/support groups:

Teignmouth Neurodivergent Hub
A regular activity group for families and neuro-diverse children to meet and take part in activities for a wide range of ages. Sessions can include forest school, Saturday socials and a range of other activities. The group is based in Teignmouth, and their Facebook Page is https://www.facebook.com/tneurohub/, and their contact email address is tneurohub@outlook.com.

Tissues for Issues Group
This is a peer support group for parents who have children with additional needs. The group regularly runs events such as picnics, coffee mornings and a Youth Clubs. Members do not have to attend any of the face-to-face groups, and there is a private Facebook group to join to receive online support if preferred. More information is here https://tissuesandissues.org/home, and the private Facebook group is https://www.facebook.com/groups/1998466853749511. For more information, contact Jackie at 07796470009 or email tissuesandissues@outlook.com.

HANDi App
The HANDi app offers simple and straightforward advice, for the following conditions in children:

• diarrhoea and vomiting
• high temperature
• ‘chesty baby’ illnesses, such as bronchiolitis, asthma and croup
• ‘chesty child’ illnesses, such as wheezing and asthma
• common newborn problems
• tummy pain
• head injuries.

The app takes you through a series of questions about the symptoms your child is experiencing and then advises on the best course of action, whether that’s to treat at home, to make a GP appointment, or to head to A&E. For more information, visit HANDi Paediatric app: advice for common childhood conditions – One Devon.

Children and Family Health in Devon (NHS)
This is the local Single Point of Access team accepts referrals for challenges faced by children and young people including the following:

Behaviour

Complex physical health

Early years developmental delay

Eating disorder

Learning disability

Mental health

Movement

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Persistent Pain

Neurodiversity

Physical Disabilities

Sensory

Speech, language and communication

Swallowing difficulties

For more information and to access support, click on this https://childrenandfamilyhealthdevon.nhs.uk/.

School Nursing and Health Visitor Service (for Parents/Carers of primary aged children)
Parents/carers can contact the public health nursing team (health visitors and school nurses) for information and advice on 07520631721, or contact their local hub listed on the webpage What we do – Education and Families. The team also recommends this website https://www.healthforkids.co.uk/ which has a kids and parents zone offering information relating to a range of health and wellbeing needs and sources of support.

Young Devon Wellbeing Service
Counselling from local, qualified therapists for young people aged 11-25 years old, visit www.youngdevon.org/wellbeing/our-wellbeing-services to find out more, and to submit an enquiry.

Teeth brushing apps
A range of helpful apps that are designed for children to help make teeth brushing fun, and to help keep their teeth healthy. Click here for a range of options, Search – Devon.

Dementia Connect
Alzheimer’s UK run a Dementia Connect helpline for advice and support for anyone affected by memory loss and their family. For more information, click here www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/dementia-connect.

Dementia Nurse telephone/online appointment
Dementia UK can also provide access to an Admiral Nurse (Dementia specialist) who can offer support and advice over the phone. Click here Book an appointment – Dementia UK to book.

Ipplepen Memory Café
Running on the third Tuesday of the month, 2pm-3:30pm at St Andrews Church Hall in Ipplepen. Contact Rosemary Debenham on 01803 813458 / 07549 827620 or David Garland on 07342884432 for more information, and to book a space.

Kingskerswell Memory Café
A warm and stimulating supportive setting for adults with memory loss and for their carer, which runs on every fourth Thursday of the month from 2pm-3:30pm at Kingskerswell Community Centre, TQ12 5DJ. For more information, click here Memory Cafe – Kerswella Care.

Newton Abbot Memory Café (led by Kingscare)
A friendly place to meet others living with memory loss (whether diagnosed or not) along with their Carers. The group is run by our dementia Carer’s support worker and experience volunteers. Along with refreshments we have quizzes, word games, crafts, speakers and entertainers. For more details, click here Newton Abbot Memory Café – Kingscare.

Addiction Support
NHS guidance offering help and support for addiction, including drug and gambling addictions. Visit Addiction support – NHS for more information.

Waythrough (previously known as Together EDP)
This service offers 1-2-1 specialist support for anyone struggling with alcohol or drugs in the South Devon area. For more information and to self-refer, click here About us – Waythrough.

Torbay Recovery Initiative (for Torbay residents only)
This service offers drug treatment options, some self-management tools (including a password for the web-based or app “breaking free online”). Phone 01803 291129 or self refer using their online referral form. For more information, visit Torbay Recovery Initiatives – Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.

Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous is a community of people who support each other to achieve and maintain a drug free life. Find details of your local group and more information on their website Welcome to UKNA | UKNA | Narcotics Anonymous in the United Kingdom.

Talk to Frank
The website Talk to Frank has a range of facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol. Visit Honest information about drugs | FRANK for more details.

 Support for friends and family:

Adfam
Adfam gives information, local support groups and helplines for anyone affected by someone else’s substance misuse, and information for family members including a useful directory of services can be found here For Families – ADFAM.

Teignbridge Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
Citizens Advice can help with money issues and offer advice around benefits, finances (including debt), fuel bills, housing and a range of other issues. They can be contacted on 0808 278 7997 or by filling in this online enquiry form: form.jotform.com/70543696250963.

You can also get advice from their drop-in sessions in Newton Abbot:

Citizens Advice: 36-38 Market Walk, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2RX
Monday 09:30-12:30, Tuesday 09:30-15:00, Wednesday 09:30-15:00

Step Change
Step Change is a charity that offers a range advice and support around finances and debt. Visit  www.stepchange.org/ or call  0800 138 1111 for more information.

Housing support services
The Teignbridge District Council website has a range of information relating to housing, support, including applying for social housing via Devon Home Choice. Visit Housing – Teignbridge District Council or call 01626 361101 for more information.

Housing Solutions Team (homelessness): Teignbridge District Council
If you are at risk of homeless, you can request support by calling the Housing Solutions Team on 01626 215347 (working hours) and 0330 678 2382 (out of hours) or email housing@teignbridge.gov.uk. You can also apply for support using this link https://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/housing/homelessness/homeless-application/how-do-i-make-a-homeless-application/.

Shelter
A national charity providing advice around homeless and housing. Their service offers an emergency helpline, webchat service and extensive range of online housing advice. Visit Get help from Shelter – Shelter England for more information.

Courtenay Centre Community Fridge (Newton Abbot)
Offers food for free 24/7 that would have otherwise gone to waste. The community fridge is located outside in the Courtenay Centre in central Newton Abbot, Kingsteignton Road, TQ12 2QA. You can follow this Facebook page as it is updated when the fridge is restocked The Courtenay Centre | Newton Abbot | Facebook.

Olio
Free groceries are posted and offered to the community, and most of the food offered is based in and around Newton Abbot that are about to go out of date. Visit olioex.com/ for more information about the free App.

Too good to go
This app lets you rescue unsold food from going to waste. There are many ‘surprise bags’ available every day in the local area. You can use the app to explore shops and restaurants in your local area and save ‘Surprise Bags’ of surplus food from going to waste. Visit Join Our Food Waste Movement – Too Good To Go for more information and to download the app.

Employment/courses:

Eat That Frog
A local training centre based in Newton Abbot offering a range of courses, careers advice and support. Visit Home – Eat That Frog for more information.

Learn Devon
This service offers a wide range of courses relating to employment, life skills and being creative run online or at a local learning centre. Many of the courses are completely free. Visit Courses – Learn Devon for more information.

Adult Social Care (Devon County Council)
If you live in the Teignbridge or South Devon area you can speak to the council directly if you have any queries around funded care and support at home as well as arranging a care needs assessment on 0345 155 1007 or email their team at cdpsouthernassessmentreviewteam-mailbox@devon.gov.uk.

Intermediate Care Team
Intermediate Care is a service for people over the age of 18, who need an urgent short period of rehabilitation, treatment, or care. This may be due to a recent illness, a hospital stay, or a reduction in their ability to remain independent at home. The Newton Abbot (and surrounding areas) team can be reached on 0300 500 4042 (Monday – Friday) or 0300 456 4622 (weekends and bank holidays). Click here Health and wellbeing teams – Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust for a full list of the other teams covering Torbay and the rest of Devon.

Independent Living Centre 
Advice on equipment, aids for daily living and mobility solutions. Telephone 01392 380181 or email ilc-exeter@devon.gov.uk. Visit https://www.independentlivingcentre.org.uk/ for more information.

Age UK Devon: information and advice service
The local Devon branch of Age UK can offer advice in relation to organising and paying for care and support. Age UK can also in-person support with completing the Attendance Allowance application. The helpline is 0333 241 2340 and their website is Paying for care at home | Age UK.

How to find care at home services
The Devon County Council website provides advice and guidance on finding support at home as well as a list of local care options: Do you need personal care within your own home? Care at home – day services, enabling and personal care.

This website provides a directory of local care services Search the directory | Small Good Stuff.

Urgent support:

NHS 111
To access 24/7 urgent help with your mental health Get help from 111 online or call 111 and select the mental health option.

Samaritans                               
Samaritans are there, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, and this includes carers of someone in crisis. Call 116 123 (any time, free of charge) or email jo@samaritans.org.

The Mooring (NHS)
The Mooring offers out-of-hours mental health support to anyone aged 18 year and over. Support is available from 6pm-10:30pm Monday-Friday (including bank holidays) and 1:30pm-10:30pm, Saturday-Sunday, and this support can be face-to-face if required. Call 07483 991848 to access help or click here The Moorings @ Torquay for more information. 

Mental Health Matters (Devon Helpline)
A 24/7 helpline (and webchat service) that provides emotional support and advice, which may include the following:

-Feeling low, anxious or stressed and feel that talking to another person might help you

-In extreme emotional distress and feel that there is nowhere else to turn

-You’re caring for another person and finding it difficult to cope

-You need advice about how to get more support with an issue that’s affecting your mental wellbeing

-You feel socially isolated and just need a chat

Call 0800 470 0317 or access the webchat through the website South West | Mental Health Matters.

The Silver Line
A free, confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call 0800 470 8090 to access support.

Counselling/talking therapies:

Talkworks
This is a free, confidential, NHS talking therapy service based around Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help with anxiety, low-mood and depression. Self-referrals can be made via their website www.talkworks.dpt.nhs.uk/ or by calling 0300 555 3344.

Counsellors South-West (NHS) 
Free counselling is available from Counsellors South-West with trained counsellors, and there is a waiting list for this service. Contact the surgery via systm connect by clicking this link https://systmonline.tpp-uk.com/2/OnlineConsultation?OrgId=L83034 or by phone on 01626 334411 to enquire about a referral via your GP.

Young Devon Wellbeing Service
Counselling from local, qualified therapists for young people aged 11-25 years old, visit www.youngdevon.org/wellbeing/our-wellbeing-services to find out more, and to submit an enquiry.

Counselling services:
The surgery does not recommend or endorse the following counselling services, but the list below offer low cost or free services in the area.

CentrePeace Counselling
This centre offers free counselling services; visit www.centrepeace.org.uk/about or email info@centrepeace.org.uk for more information.

Dartmoor Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy
This centre offers sessions at a subsidised rate where needed, visit dartmoorcounselling.org/ for more information or contact 07916985621.

Devon Mind
This counselling service offers low-cost options for those in receipt of qualifying benefits, more information is available here www.devonmind.com/find-help/counselling or call 01752 512280.

Iron Mill Counselling service
Offers in-person sessions from trainee counsellors at their centre in Exeter. There may be a waiting list for this service; please visit www.ironmill.co.uk/counselling-service/overview for more details. To book an initial assessment, call 01392 499388 or email counselling@ironmill.co.uk.

Key Counselling
Trainee counsellors offering free counselling as part of their training. Zoom sessions are free, and there are sessions with qualified counsellors for a higher charge. More information is available here Professional / Personal Counselling | Birmingham | Devon (keycounsellingtraining.com).

Local private counsellors/therapists
The counselling directories The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) www.bacp.co.uk/search/Therapists and Counselling Directory www.counselling-directory.org.uk/adv-search.html list a range of accredited therapists and you can search by postcode. Some may also offer a sliding scale of price per session.

Young Minds
Young Minds are a national charity supporting parents and carers who are concerned about their child’s mental health, up to the age of 25. They offer three different services: the Parents Helpline, Webchat and Email service that are available here www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-helpline-and-webchat/. They also have a wide range of information for parents available here: www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/.

Parental Minds (Counselling)
Helping families tackle a range of mental health struggles including self harm, anxiety and school refusal. They have resources, a support hub, counselling, and peer support. For more information, visit https://www.parentalminds.org.uk/

Mental health wellbeing groups and courses:

Health Connect Coaching Programme
Volunteer, peer led, health and wellbeing coaching programme that has been designed and developed with people who have lived experience of long-term health conditions. This programme aims to support and empower individuals who are struggling to manage their condition, to build their knowledge, skills and confidence for better self-management of their health and wellbeing, in a way which matters most to them For more information, visit Health Connect Coaching Programme – Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust or call 07825 792847.

BeWell@StepOne
A range of free mental health and wellbeing courses, peer support groups and wellbeing walks running in Teignbridge and Torbay ran by the charity Step One. For more information, click here Courses & workshops – Step One and Peer support groups – Step One for more details.

The Hope Programme (Help Overcoming Problems Effectively)
A range of local, online and virtual courses that focus on ‘what is important to me?’ to help you build the confidence and resilience to better manage health conditions, symptoms and challenging experiences that may arise. There are a range of courses available including, depression and anxiety, either in-person, online groups or virtual courses. The website is HOPE Programme Courses (myhealth-devon.nhs.uk).

Talkworks Workshops
Free wellbeing workshops from the NHS.  Workshops include topics such as Improving Sleep, Introduction to Mindfulness and the Menopause. Visit Wellbeing Workshops | TALKWORKS (dpt.nhs.uk) for details. 

Andy’s Man Club (men only)
A talking group for men to support mental health. Meetings are held every Monday night, except bank holidays, 7pm-9pm (the groups facilitators are there to welcome you from 6:30pm) at Newton Abbot Rugby Club, Kingsteignton, TQ12 3SJ (opposite Matalan).

Brighter Horizons (women only)
Free mental health support group facilitated by women in Newton abbot every Tuesday 7pm-9m, for women aged 18 years and over. No booking or referral needed. For more information, click here Brighter Horizons In Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot | Facebook.

The Bro Project (men only)
This group offers opportunities for men to get together and organises a range of fitness and social sessions, including golf, martial arts and many more. For more information and details of their next sessions, click here Home | The BroProject.

Sleepio
Sleepio is a six-week programme used to treat insomnia, available free on the NHS. For full details, click here Onboarding Sleep Test – Sleepio.

Improving Sleep Workshop
A two-hour free session to help with a range of sleep problems from waking in the night to struggling to fall asleep. Sessions held online, and more information is here Wellbeing Workshops | TALKWORKS (dpt.nhs.uk).

Get Active (NHS)
Walk your way to health! Did you know that walking briskly for just 10 continuous minutes counts as exercise? It’s easier than you think to fit into your day! This website offers an easy and helpful guide to becoming more active, including information about the Couch to 5K app (a free running programme for absolute beginners). Visit Get active – Better Health – NHS for more information.

Active Devon
Devon has a spectacular array of natural and community resources for getting and staying active and healthy. Explore this site to find fun, healthy and connected ways to get and stay active. Visit the activity finder to find an activity near you.

Newton Abbot Leisure Centre (Teignbridge Leisure)
Offers a range of exercise classes, swimming and aquafit sessions on a pay as you or membership basis, visit Teignbridge Leisure – Newton Abbot Leisure Centre for more details. You may also be able to access the Teignbridge Leisure Referral Scheme via your GP, which offers a 12-week programme to help you become more active (referral criteria applies). For more information visit, Teignbridge Leisure – Exercise Referral.

Your Health Torbay
A service to help you manage your weight, moving more, quitting smoking and improving overall health for people living and working in Torbay. Visit https://yourhealthtorbay.co.uk/# for more details.

Fitness in Torbay exercise referral programme
This10-week exercise programme is supervised by fully qualified exercise professionals for those living in Torbay. The programme is aimed at people with medical conditions that would benefit from exercise. The cost is £60, and for more information, visit Fitness in Torbay exercise referral programme.

Introduction to Walking Football
For those over 50 to improve fitness and wellbeing while enjoying a slower version of the beautiful game, £4 a session. The session runs every Tuesday 10:30am-12pm and 12:30pm-1:30pm on Fridays at the Devon FA Headquarters in Newton Abbot. For more information and how to book, click here Age UK Devon | Activities in Teignbridge.

Outdoor Activity Club: Stover Country Park
A social club for people over 55 to enjoy a range of outdoor activities from gentle walks to forest craft. Every 2nd and 4th Monday each month at 10am – 12pm at Stover Country Park, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 6QG, £3 per session. For more information and to book a place contact Age UK Devon 0333 241 2340 or you can email info@ageukdevon.co.uk.

Walk this Way: (Teignbridge, running through the week)
The walks are led by trained, friendly, social, volunteer walk leaders who will be sure to give you a warm welcome and run throughout the week in different locations across Teignbridge. The walks are free, and range from easy, flat-terrain shorter walks (grade 1) to longer, more challenging routes (grade 3). Visit https://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/sports-and-leisure/leisure-activities/walking/timetable/ for further details and the walk timetable.

Wellness in Nature Social Club
A social group for people over 50 to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities together within the beautiful natural environment while improving health and wellbeing. Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 10:30am – 12:30pm at Stover Country Park, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6QG, £3 per session and refreshments will be provided. For more information and to book a place contact Age UK Devon on 0333 241 2340 or you can email info@ageukdevon.co.uk.

Strength & Balance Classes – NHS
Fun, social and free exercises classes in Torbay and South Devon. To help improve strength and balance, improve confidence, improve mobility and flexibility, improve quality of life and meet new people. Running one weekly for 12 weeks.

Running at various locations in the Teignbridge area, including Bovey Tracey Methodist Hall and Newton Abbot Scout Headquarters. Call 0300 456 1006 for more information, and to self-refer.

Steady on your feet
A helpful NHS online catalogue of exercises to help improve balance, strength, flexibility to all suit all levels of fitness which can be done from home. For more details, visit https://devon.steadyonyourfeet.org/staying-active.

National Domestic Abuse Helpline
The freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. 0808 2000 247. If calling is difficult, you can also access a live messaging with advisors available 10am-10pm Monday – Friday at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk.

Men’s Advice Line
A helpline for male victims of domestic abuse. Call 0808 8010 327 or visit Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men | Men’s Advice Line UK for more information.

Relate
Relate are a national charity, providing affordable relationship counselling to couples, individuals, children, young people, and families. They offer zoom sessions remotely or face-to-face sessions. For more details, visit Find your Centre | Relate.

Marriage Care
Marriage Care use a range of qualified counsellors and trainees to help couples (married or not) to build and sustain fulfilling, healthy relationships, to provide support in times of relationship difficulty. Visit Relationship counselling | Marriage preparation | Marriage Care for more information.

Fear Free
Fear Free provides support for anyone who needs advice and protection from domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking in the Teignbridge and wider Devon area. For more information, visit What we do – FearFree, phone 0345 155 1074 or email admin.devon@fearfree.org.uk.

Torbay Domestic Abuse Service (for residents of Torbay)
Torbay Domestic Abuse Service (TDAS) provides support for men, women and children in Torbay who need advice and protection from domestic abuse.  For more information, visit Torbay Domestic Abuse Service – Are you OK?, or phone 01803 698869 or 0800 916 1474 or email tdas@sanctuary-housing.co.uk.

Intercom Trust
Intercom Trust is a person-centred, client-led, inclusive charity who supports LGBT+ people to offer a range of services such as counselling and Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) Support. For more information, visit Get Help – Intercom Trust.

Proud2Be
This organisation helps LGBTQIA+ people in Devon with a range of support groups, activity groups and 1-2-1 support. For more information, visit Proud2Be | Supporting LGBTQ+ People in Devon and Beyond.

Family Hubs – Action for Children (Teignbridge and South Devon)
Offers a welcoming environment and serves as a central point of access for all families, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) up to age 25. Their Family Navigator team are able to provide support and advice whether you’re having a parenting issue or feeling overwhelmed with the pressures of family life they can offer guidance and signpost to information and advice.

For information, click here Devon Family Hubs | Services | Action for Children 
or complete the online referral form to access Support: Devon Family HUBS – Parent Carer Request for Contact (smartsurvey.co.uk).

Homestart
A charity that provides parent and family support. Homestart’s volunteers can support families with young children under the age of 5 at home or in the community. Homestart also run a range of groups and activities for parents and children in the Teignbridge area. For more information, click here http://www.homestart-teignbridge.org.uk/.

National services:

Family Action
Family Action provides emotional support, information and guidance on family relationships (including siblings) and conflict, parenting, caring, financial worries – to help you through whatever problems you or your family are facing, as well as a range of self-help resources. They can offer support via their Family Line helpline from 9am-9pm, via email, online chat as well as an out of hours crisis support service. For more details, visit https://family-action.org.uk/get-support/familyline/.

Family Lives
This service provides an extensive range of information and advice for parents including divorce, finances, mental health, bullying, and many more. They also provide a helpline accessible via phone, email and whatsapp for anyone with parenting and family life worries. For full details, click here https://www.familylives.org.uk/.

Gingerbread
A website that offers a wide range of support and advice for single parents. They also have a helpline and a chat function to access support. For more information, click on this link Home | Gingerbread.