Torridge’s main support for carers is indirect: the council points people to Care Direct for help with staying in their own home, and to Devon County Council for residential or nursing care if that’s needed. If you’re looking after someone with care needs, these are the routes Torridge uses for advice, support, and next steps.
| Support available | What Torridge says | How to access |
|---|---|---|
| Help to stay at home | Care Direct can provide information and help with home alterations and repairs, keeping the home warm and secure, benefit advice, and aids/adaptations/home alarm schemes. | Help to stay living at home |
| Extra care housing | Moreton Court in Bideford is for people aged 55+ with an assessed care and support need and a local connection to Bideford, Torridge or Northern Devon. | Call My Devon on 0345 1551 007 |
| Residential or nursing care | For residential or nursing care, Torridge says you need to seek help from Devon County Council. | DCC Residential Homes |
If you want the support line for a specific situation, Torridge also says Care Direct can help with information and advice around staying independent at home.