Health and Adult Social Care
A national service that provides newspapers and magazines in audio on tape, CD, DAISY CD and by MP3 download, and in digital full-text format by, e-mail, download and CD-ROM for visually impaired and disabled people who find reading a strain.
An international organisation of women's discussion groups. Each group aims to provide its members with the opportunity to take part in stimulating discussions on a wide range of topics.
National Energy Action is a national charity that aims to end fuel poverty.
A good neighbour befriending scheme that supports older people, people with physical disabilities and carers by recruiting local volunteers to support them in a variety of ways. The scheme operates in seventeen neighbourhoods of Brighton & Hove.
The NCS helps by finding local volunteers to assist people in a number of ways such as befriending, accompanying out into the community, telephone support, form filling, dog walking and more.
For more information or to make a referral, contact the NCS via phone or email.
Part of Impetus, this local good neighbour befriending scheme supports older people, people with physical disabilities and carers by recruiting local volunteers to support them in a variety of ways. The scheme operates in various neighbourhoods within Brighton & Hove, embracing over half of the city's population.
Information and lifestyle tips specifically for women aged 60yrs and older including how to look after your health and keep exercising.
The national bowel cancer screening service.
Information about the national breast screening programme.
The Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is led by a group of local doctors and nurses and brings together all GP practices in the city. They also have a network of patient participation groups (PPGs), which are run locally by volunteer patients and practice managers who contribute ideas and feedback suggestions directly to their practices.
Visit the website to find your nearest GP, Dentist, Pharmacy, Opticians and Hospital.
The national cervical cancer screening service.
Information about mental health services including how to access them, how to get an assessment, and information about child and adolescent services.
Information about the NHS e-Referral service.