Westbank Community Health and Care

Who we are

Westbank is an award-winning, Devon-based registered charity established in 1986. The charity was originally set up to provide practical and emotional support to people in the villages along the west bank of the River Exe. The charity now works with communities and individuals across Devon and beyond offering a wide range of services.

Westbank’s Community Care and Healthy Living Centre is located in Exminster – this centre is the home of the award winning Devon Carer’s services and also includes an innovative gym with disabled access equipment, our Kidzone after school and holiday club for children, our innovative new Community Cookery School, a community centre for adults, conference and meeting facilities, a community larder and warm space. We deliver many varied health and wellbeing services to communities from Exminster and across Devon as well as an NHS diabetes prevention programme.

Our culture and values

Our vision is for everyone to be living fulfilled, healthier, happier lives for longer. 

Westbank is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals. Our mission is to tirelessly rpmote and improve the quality of life through a comprehensive range of health and wellbeing initiatives, ensuring lasting postive outcomes for all. 

Our values

Caring – We genuinely care about everyone with warmth, kindness, empathy and respect.
Collaboration – We believe in the power that comes from working in partnership.
Empowerment – We support individuals to take charge of their health and wellbeing journey.
Innovation – We embrace creative solutions and continuous improvement.
Integrity – We maintain transparency, accountability, and credibility in all we do.
Representative – We advocate and campaign for change on behalf of individuals and our sector.
Resilience – We foster resilience in overcoming challenges and adversity, empowering individuals to continue to thrive.
Responsive – We respond efficiently and effectively to existing and emerging challenges and opportunities.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Westbank is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace taht values diversity and ensures fairness across all levels of the charity.