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Torquay Disability

The UFindUs disability directory is a vital source for those who are suffering from a severe or mild disability or for the families who are caring for a loved one with a disability. The directory provides listings of suppliers for disability equipment that can be essential and people that are able to provide support and advice as disability is often a complex process in receiving the correct information on civil rights and help that can be available when needed. As a disabled person you should find out about your rights and what can be provided for you, the disability directory can provide you with information. If you are seeking Children's respite care or mobility equipment and accessories you can access listings from the disability directory.

About Torquay - show infohide info

Torquay is a town in the South West of England. It is in the Torbay region of the UK, and has expanded to the extent it is now considered to be a single population centre with the towns of Brixham and Paignton. The combined populations of the Torbay area total approximately 130,000 inhabitants, according to the 2001 census. Settlement in Torquay was first founded in 1196, when Torre Abbey was founded. During the 18th century, with the Georgian craze for seaside holidays, Torquay boomed, particularly after the Napoleonic Wars when the rich decided they could no longer go abroad, and so settled on upmarket UK destinations instead. When the railways came to Torquay in the 1840s, Torquay boomed. A station was originally built at Torre, which was a fair distance from the main town of Torquay. It wasn't until 1892 that trains to the new main station in the town, further increasing its popularity as a tourist destination. During the First World War, Torquay saw many leave to volunteer in the forces. Later, a number of Red Cross hospitals were established in th town. A number of New Zealander's ended up in hospitals in Torquay also. In World War II, Torquay, as with most of Devon, was used to house a number of evacuees. Torquay also housed a number of air crew who were spending time training at nearby Babbacombe. The town did see some air raids and bombing, however much less than other towns had seen. Shelters were distributed by the council; these were later dismantled and sent to Londoners after D-Day, when London was under frequent attack from the V-Rockets. Today, Torquay is still a popular tourist destination, though mainly for the elderly, as most families decide to holiday abroad. However, Torquay hasn't done as badly as a vast number of resorts in the UK. A number of hotels exist in the town, and along the Torbay coast. Many of the beaches in the town have been awarded the coveted Blue Flag, denoting clean, safe beaches. Watersports are popular in the town, ensuring Torquay sees some younger visitors in the summer months. Torquay is still connected by rail, and sees rail services to Exeter, Exmouth, Plymouth, Penzance, London Paddington, London Waterloo and numerous other destinations. Nearby towns to Torquay include Newton Abbot, Paignton, Torre, Exeter, Exmouth, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Totnes, Ivybridge and Dartmouth.

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Broom,Reid & Harris > Disability in Torquay

Tel: 01803 616004 - Nut Bush Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6LF

Torbay Council (Social Services, Learning Disability Services, Residential Respite & Assessment) > Disability in Torquay

Tel: 01803 211300 - Baytree House Croft Rd, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5UE

Broom,Reid & Harris > Disability in Torquay

Tel: 01392 436714 - Guildhall Shopping Centre, Torquay, TQ1 1XX (1.41 miles)

Hearing Healthcare Practice > Disability in Torquay

Tel: 01803 844039 - St. Vincents Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4UP (1.41 miles)

Royal National Institute of the Blind Manor House Skills Development Centre Middle Lincombe Rd Torqu > Disability in Torquay

Tel: 01803 214523 - Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2NG (1.41 miles)

Sietech Torbay Hearing Centre > Disability in Torquay

Tel: 01803 294500 - 3 Madrepore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1EY (1.41 miles)

Torbay Council Social Services Learning Disability Services Day Services > Disability in Torquay

Tel: 01803 215531 - Lincombe Hill Rd, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2HN (1.41 miles)

D & C Home Improvements > Disability in Torquay

Tel: 07778 370922 - 1 Shelley Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PG (1.41 miles)

Shopmobility (Branches, Teignmouth) > Disability in Torquay

Tel: 01626 777775 - Car Pk Quay Rd, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8EL (3.77 miles)

Newton Abbot & Teignbridge Community Transport > Disability in Torquay

Tel: 01626 353159 - Bridge Ho Courtenay St, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QS (4.22 miles)

Shop Mobility > Disability in Torquay

Tel: 01626 335775 - Car Pk Sherborne Rd, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QX (4.22 miles)

Shopmobility (Branches) > Disability in Torquay

Tel: 01626 335775 - Car Pk Sherborne Rd, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QX (4.22 miles)

West Teignbridge Voluntary Car Service > Disability in Torquay

Tel: 01626 334428 - 6 Bridge Ho Courtenay St, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QS (4.22 miles)

G & M Coachworks > Disability in Torquay

Tel: 01626 835326 - Daneheath Bsns Pk Wentworth Rd, Heathfield Indust Est, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6TL (4.22 miles)

Exmouth Hearing Centre > Disability in Exmouth

Tel: 01395 222862 - 6 The Parade, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1RL (10.47 miles)