Health and Adult Social Care directory

Information about local and national specialist services working with refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants in Brighton & Hove.

Information about the services available at Moulsecoombe, Bevendean, City View, and Fairlight Children''s Centres.

Many people are able to manage their care needs in their own homes with help from friends, family and neighbours, or they may employ a personal assistant a home care agency worker. It is sensible to explore all options open to you before considering a care home. Information about how to find out if you meet the eligibility criteria, how to find a care home to suit you, financial assistance and more.

Information about the services available at North and South Portslade Children's Centres.

If you have an emergency hospital admission the council will try to contact your next of kin and ask them to arrange pet care. If there are no next of kin they will arrange to access your property, remove any pets and place them in an appropriate setting.  There is a charge for this service.

Information about the registration and inspection of care homes in Brighton & Hove.

Independent access for disabled people using public toilets in Brighton & Hove.

The Partnership Community Safety Team can support you in dealing with crime and community safety issues. They have dedicated staff working in the areas of racist and religiously motivated incidents and crimes, LGBT hate crime, disability hate crime, domestic violence and anti-social behaviour. Find out how to report incidents and contact the Community Safety Team.

If you, or another adult you know is being harmed in any way, do not ignore it. Abuse or neglect is never acceptable. Do not assume someone else is doing something about the situation. Information about how you can report abuse or neglect.

If you already receive care and support services, the council will need to review your circumstances from time to time. A review takes place to make sure that your support plan is up to date and meeting your requirements. The main purpose of the review is to hear how things are working for you now, so that they can take into account any changes. Information about who arranges the review, what happens after the review and what to do if you need help understanding the process.

Abuse happens when a person who is unable to protect themselves is ill treated or neglected. It may be a one-off incident, or may happen repeatedly over time. Anyone can harm an adult who is not able to protect themselves. Information about behaviours that count as abuse or neglect.

Seniors housing (sometimes known as sheltered housing, or warden assisted housing), is a positive choice for older people who want to age well and participate in a sociable community. The council pages have information about how to apply for seniors housing in Brighton & Hove.