NHS Torbay and South Devon firmly believes that the best way to care for people is by focusing on what matters most to them, placing them at the center of everything they do, and integrating services around their needs. The organization is committed to delivering care as close to home as possible, recognizing that this approach benefits everyone., This vision has never been more vital. The impact of COVID-19 has significantly increased pressure across all aspects of health and social care, particularly in the most deprived coastal communities, where health inequalities have widened., NHS Torbay and South Devon provides health and social care services directly to individuals in their homes or within their local communities. The organization also operates Torbay Hospital, which offers acute hospital services, along with five community hospitals that span from Dawlish to Brixham., Annually, NHS Torbay and South Devon supports around 500,000 face-to-face contacts with patients in their homes and communities and sees over 78,000 people in its A&E department. The organization serves a resident population of approximately 286,000 people, along with an additional 100,000 visitors during the peak summer holiday season., NHS Torbay and South Devon is passionate about creating a fairer and more inclusive NHS for everyone. The organization employs over 6,500 staff, including doctors, nurses, social workers, consultants, allied health professionals, and a variety of highly skilled managers, administrators, and technical experts. These dedicated professionals work in a wide range of settings across the communities, depending on their roles or circumstances., The organization also benefits from the support of over 350 volunteers, a number that continues to grow, who make a meaningful difference every day to the people cared for and the services provided., NHS Torbay and South Devon takes pride in being the first NHS Trust in England to integrate hospital and community care with social care. Now, as a well-established integrated care organization with more than seven years of experience, the organization understands firsthand the positive impact that collaboration and partnership have on the local population, helping to ensure a brighter future for all.