Working Together

Get to know our campaign's progress so far, and how we're committed to improving systematic challenges in mental health support in Torbay. Join us as we grow and succeed together. We're glad you're here to be a part of our story.

We pride ourselves on our adaptability and commitment to listening to Torbay's voices in every aspect of the campaign.

 

We pride this campaign on being united with local residents to allow everyone the opportunity to have a voice in how they wish to be supported with their mental health. We also are honoured to be collaborating with mental health professionals who have volunteered to assist our proposals and our aim of supporting decision-making for mental health support in Torbay.

 

Explore what we have achieved so far below.

The beach (more specifically, the sea) is an important symbol in this campaign. The beach brings many of us a sense of peace, and can help to reset our headspace in times of stress. I like to view my own personal challenges as a moment that will pass - one that won't last forever - much like a wave lapping the shores of a beach.

Findings from local (Torbay) legislation, policies, and strategies:

From 'Enduring Mental Illness'

  • 24,000 adults with mental health issues in Torbay.
  • The council stated we need 'fewer people experiencing deteriorating mental health', with 'earlier, accessible support', including knowing where to reach support.
  • A 'Community Mental Health Framework' was developed across Devon to create supportive group sessions and more.
  • Torbay Council said they will 'improve coordination of services', provide 'availability of wider range of service provision'.

 

From 'Focus on Mental Health'

  • This policy highlights the 'Older Person Mental Health service', 'Care Home Education and Support Services', 'Mental Health Adult Social Care Team', the 'Torbay Approved Mental Health Professionals service', the 'Emergency Duty Service'
  • Torbay Council stated 'we need to offer accessible quality mental health care and support'.
  • This policy states 'our aim is to provide the best quality service for people who may need our help...and to ensure that people with lived experience of mental health play a key role in transforming the service'.
  • Their vision is 'to create thriving communities where people can prosper' and have said 'we need to offer accessible quality mental health care and support'.
  • One of the key 'Emergency Duty Service' aims is: to ensure that children, young people, and adults within Torbay remain safeguarded from harm. For more information, click on the link above.

 

What the survey has found so far:

Although we have also had some positive feedback, a common theme throughout responses so far points towards systematic issues, such as long wait times and a need for more accessibility. 

If you wish to have your say, scan the QR code below, or click on the 'Getting Involved' tab at the top of the page.

 

What the campaign is doing about these findings currently:

We are busy contacting mental health professionals to collaborate on making suggestions to be included in the campaign's proposal, which aim to improve these systematic challenges that have been raised. We are aiming to, in the coming months, put forward the finished proposal to our local MP and council representatives.

Follow along to see how the campaign's journey unfolds. 

Survey QR Code

Head on over to the next tab, 'Getting Involved' if you'd like to support this campaign.