After talking to many people in Torbay, we have found that a lot of older people wish to remain independent and stay in their homes for as long as possible.

Many feel their talents, skills and knowledge are going unrecognised and undervalued and Staying Put aims to acknowledge and appreciate one of Torbay’s biggest unrecognised resources by enabling over 50-year-olds to retain their independence by assisting one another with tasks many take for granted.

Staying Put will be working alongside a group of organisations, each working to deliver particular assistance and volunteering opportunities:

• Torbay Community Development Trust (lead)
  Offering general help and support –  buddying, help around the house, and getting out and about. 
  • Tel: 01803 446022
  • Email: stayingput@torbaycdt.org.uk
  • Web: www.torbaycdt.org.uk

• YES! Brixham
  Offering a low cost DIY/handy person  and gardening service across Torbay, covering small tasks such as light bulb changing, curtain hanging or weeding and small garden tasks.
  • Tel: 01803 851414
  • Email: bxyes@hotmail.com
  • Web: www.bxyes.org.uk

• Age UK Torbay
  Offering volunteer training and befriending support.
  • Tel: 01803 555181
  • Email: reception@ageuktorbay.org.uk
  • Web: www.ageuktorbay.org.uk

• The Advocacy People (formerly seAp Advocacy)
  Using a Staying Put volunteer Advocate, The Advocacy People will offer support and representation for people to have their voices heard and be involved in decisions about their lives.
  • Tel: 0300 343 5719
  • Email: plymouth@seap.org.uk
  • Web: www.seap.org.uk/local-authority/plymouth.html

• Healthwatch Torbay
  The Staying Put volunteer Navigators will provide information and practical advice about local health and social care services.
  • Tel: 08000 520 029
  • Email: info@healthwatchtorbay.org.uk
  • Web: www.healthwatchtorbay.org.uk

• Ellacombe Community Café
  Offering  a cooking buddy service across the bay, supporting people to cook and eat at home with  lessons and new skills menu planning and online shopping.
  • Tel: 01803 473154
  • Email: ecpartnership2017@hotmail.com
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/ellacombecafe
  • Twitter: www.twitter.com/ellacombe_cafe

To contact the Staying Put project, to help or seek help, call 01803 446022, or email stayingput@torbaycdt.org.uk