Health and Adult Social Care
There are 18 regular walks across the city and lengths range from under a mile (average walking time: twenty to thirty minutes) up to three miles (average walking time one and a half to two hours). They are all free, led by trained Volunteer Walk Leaders and are also accessible by public transport.
Healthy choice is a joint initiative between Brighton & Hove City Council and the Food Partnership. Supporting food outlets to prepare, cook and serve food in a healthier way by accessing free nutrition advice, guidance and help to review menus.
Safeguarding means protecting someone's right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect. Adult abuse or neglect is not acceptable. If you or someone you know is at risk of being abused or neglected, or experiencing abuse or neglect, tell someone. Don't ignore it. Don't assume that someone else is doing something about the situation. Tell Adult Social Care about it so that they can help.
Information and advice on accessing home care, which is support provided in a personÂ's own home so that they can stay as independent as possible.
If you are at risk of homelessness, it is important to get help and advice at an early stage. This information will help you find accommodation in Brighton & Hove and access other advice services.
Being at risk of homelessness or actually homeless can be very stressful. It is important to get help and advice at an early stage. Brighton & Hove City Council can help.
When you're thinking about your care and support needs for the future, it may help to speak to a qualified independent financial adviser. An independent financial advisor can help you to understand the plans you need to make when looking at funding future care services. Information about what to check when choosing an independent financial advisor, and how to find one.
Adult Social Care provides a wide range of training and courses for providers based in Brighton & Hove so that they can provide excellent services. The Workforce Development Team offers learning and development to staff, managers and volunteers from the independent and voluntary sector, personal assistants, carers and council staff.
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If you need extra help to get essentials you can't live without, the Local Discretionary Social Fund may be able to help you.
Information and advice about the Mental Capacity Act.