Health and Adult Social Care directory

A free service for people aged over 55 who would benefit from a friendly chat

A national organisation that aims to raise awareness of the importance of good sleep.

A national organisation with information on stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA), including prevention and how to find support.

A local self-funded centre that fund raises for treatment equipment, and helps people with other long-term health conditions such as Stroke, ME, and children with Cerebral Palsy and Autism. They support people by helping them keep control of their lives, countering isolation, managing symptoms, maintaining flexibility and mobility, providing pain relief, and promoting well-being and a positive attitude.

A local food bank providing three days' nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to people in Whitehawk and the wider East Brighton area who are referred to them in crisis.

If they feel you are struggling to put food on the table call or email the food bank and they will talk through your situation. They will put you in touch with a relevant local agency who can supply you with a foodbank voucher. You can then visit one of the local centres and exchange your foodbank voucher for a parcel of three days of emergency food.

A local community led organisation providing information and advice about learning and work, and a range of support activities for adults. For those who are looking to go back to work they offer careers advice, employment support and a range of tailored resources.

A national charity committed to making people aware of the danger and financial implications caused by postal and telephone scams, educating professionals and protecting the most vulnerable members of society from illegal practices.

Time for Dementia is an innovative, award-winning training programme where 2 students are paired with a family affected by dementia and will arrange to visit them at home up to 3 times per year.

Time to Change is a growing social movement working to change the way we all think and act about mental health problems. Time to change work with schools, employers and communities to change attitudes towards people with mental health problems.

Founded in 2013, Time to Talk Befriending overcomes loneliness experienced by older people through a range of relationship centred, excellence accredited, befriending services.

The charity operates across Brighton and Hove, Adur and Worthing in Sussex and specialises in intergenerational projects, chaplaincy, and signposting, in addition to providing a blended model of telephone, face to face and group befriending.

A national charity dedicated to making tourism welcoming to all, including those with disabilities, older people, carers of young people or disabled or older relatives.