Get health advice and meet councillors at Torbay engagement event

Residents are invited to Torbay Council’s next engagement event at the Willows shopping centre in Torquay on Friday, March 14.

The event will take place outside Sainsbury's from 10 am to 4 pm and will focus on public health, with representatives from local health partners in attendance.

Residents will have access to:

• Cholesterol, blood pressure, and diabetes checks
• Vaccine advice from NHS Devon
• Smoking cessation and weight management tips from Your Health Torbay
• General oral hygiene advice and information about the school-supervised toothbrushing scheme from At Home Dental

Attendees can also learn more about the Baton of Hope Torbay, a torch relay taking place on September 30 to raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention.

These bi-monthly events provide residents with the opportunity to meet councillors—of all parties—and council staff to discuss what matters to them. They also serve as a platform for gathering feedback on consultations, policy changes, and local services.

Cllr Hayley Tranter, Cabinet Member for Adult and Community Services, Public Health and Inequalities, said: "This event is an excellent opportunity for people to learn more about maintaining good health and how to access vital services and I’m pleased that so many of our partners will be able to join us.”