Support for disabled and neurodivergent children and adults, and for the people who care for them.
You could get help from Adult Social Care if: you have a physical disability, mental health condition or illness your disability, health condition or illness stops you from doing normal daily tasks like washing, cooking and getting out and about your wellbeing is effected because you're unable to undertake daily tasks
Visit websiteallsorts youth project offers youth service and parents & carers service for LGBT+ children and young people to enable them to develop their voice, influence, place in society and reach full potential.
Visit websiteComprehensive list of support groups, centres etc for the eldery, carers or those with dementia in the brighton area.
Visit websiteSupporting families with special educational needs & disabilities (SEND) 0-25yrs and do not need formal diagnosis to get support from Amaze services - health, financial, educational, disability equipment, preparing for adulthood. Activities, social groups, befriending, holiday schemes, health issues in school, therapies, training for parents, applying for benefits, parent and young people carers COMPASS discount card for leisure venues. https://amazesussex.org.uk/news/newsletter/
Visit websitefree mens mental health support groups nationwide, running every Monday from 7PM at Hilton metropole hotel in Brighton
support young men 18+ who are in or at risk of being in criminal system
Visit websiteWorks with nurseries, playgroups and childminders registered with Ofsted, as well as schools and colleges to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their families.
Visit websiteParent led community group for families with disabled ch/yp people, particularly those who find accessing mainstream activities difficult due to challenging behaviour. weekly after school drop-in session, days out at weekends and during school holidays, and where funding allows, short breaks. activities mainly aimed at whole family, but also arrange specific events for siblings and for parents and carers.
Visit websiteInformation and advice about adult social care services in Brighton & Hove.
Visit websiteif you are an unpaid carer - Carers Assessments are carried out as a 1:1 chat with one of our support workers, usually over phone can enable you to access the ‘Carers Card’ – A discount scheme for unpaid carers and can help to establish other support needs.
Visit websiteDisabillity arts network
Visit websiteCardholder can be accompanied by a carer, free of charge, when they purchase a ticket to visit a participating cinema
Visit websiteAccessible, affordable transport for groups and individuals with mobility difficulties
Visit websiteDiscount card for 0 to 25 year olds with special educational needs or disabilities -lots of leisure venues to get discounts or special offers
Visit websiteProviding reliable, quality respite care to enable carers to take well-deserved breaks.
Visit websitefathers of children with additional needs and disabilities together, to meet and talk about issues that surround their family’s lives. Most importantly, to engage with each other through general conversation and shared laughter with other dads who just get the tough situation that life has dealt to them and their families.
Visit websiteIncrease the independence, confidence and well-being of blind and partially sighted people and also work to promote the understanding of sight loss and it’s challenges in local communities, businesses, schools and organisations.
Visit websiteDance & theatre face to face/online for those with disabilities and without disabilities
Visit websiteSensory stay-and-play sessions for neurodiverse children aged 1-6 in Brighton & Hove
Visit websitePromoting the independence of people with learning disabilities and autism, both at home and in the community
Visit websiteSussex health trusts have partnered with ORCHA to create a trusted app library.
Visit websiteparent led peer to peer support network for families with autistic children. We are all families from the Brighton and Hove area, but over the last couple of years our membership has spread more into East & West Sussex.
Visit websiteFood/non-food items eg household essentials toilet paper, health,sanitary products, pet supplies by donation
Visit websiteclosed group that allows you to connect with other parent carers and discuss things that matter to you privately. Forum for parent carers of children and young people 0-25 with SEND which work to improve local services and support.
Visit websitePathfinder West Sussex is a group of mental health, homelessness and employment support organisations working together to improve people’s mental and physical wellbeing across the county
Disabled and elderly people can access rides on bikes/trikes with one or two carers/companions free of charge
Visit websitefor people who find it hard to communicate with us – we keep your pre-registered information safe on our computer and we can access it quickly if you call us. You don't need to repeat all your details. Who can register? Anyone who has a disability or illness that may make it hard to communicate with the police in an emergency or difficult situation. Anyone who lives in the local area.
Visit websiteA scheme for anyone who has a disability or illness that may make it hard to communicate with the police in an emergency or difficult situation. It lets the police access your information quicker and know that you need extra help and support
Visit websiteA Sussex based charity enabling and empowering disabled people and people with long-term health conditions to live the life they choose, through a range of services and projects.
Visit websitePower of Attorney- a legal document which enables someone you’ve chosen to make certain decisions on your behalf if you are no longer able to. Power of Attorneys can be made by any adult VERY IMPORTANT this cannot be instigated after people have lost capacity but must be discussed and agreed and signed before that time. fee reductions/exemptions based on income or benefits: www.gov.uk/government/ publications/applying-for a-reduced-fee-for-your power-of-attorney
Visit websitewomen-led charity specialising in supporting the mental health of women and their families during their most challenging life transitions: becoming a parent and during peri/menopause, counsellor-led team deliver specialist perinatal therapeutic groups, wellbeing days and coaching and peri/menopause therapeutic groups and coaching, alongside our one-to-one counselling service for all women.
Visit websiteOffers you information about deafness, hearing loss and tinnitus as well as support to help you maintain your hearing aids. Friends Meeting House, Ship Street, BN1 1AF Free drop-in service - no appointment needed. Every first Monday monthly excl Bank Hols, 2pm-4pm.
Visit websiteProvide learning disability advocacy locally. Services include: 1-1 support, drop-ins, and referrals.
Visit websiteSussex MS Centre provides therapies, classes, and community to people living in Sussex with Multiple Sclerosis.
Visit websitepractical/emotional support/wellness opportunities/family experiences
Visit websitesafe and social space located in the centre of Brighton where young people aged 13-25 can access advice, support and signposting to other services.
Visit website