Health and Adult Social Care directory

If you are an older person, or you have a disability you may be eligible for a bus pass. Brighton & Hove City Council provide information about eligibility and how to apply.

Care and support describes the help to live as well as possible with any illness or disability that you may have, so that you can stay healthy and remain independent for longer. Information about who receives care and support, how it is provided and the different way to pay for it.

The council's telecare alarm service offers a range of services and equipment that supports you at home and when you're out and about by providing emergency assistance when you need it. They can provide you with an alarm that lets you call for help quickly and easily if you fall, feel unwell or need any other urgent assistance.

Information and advice if you care for someone in Brighton & Hove.

The Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and the Community CAMHS team work closely together to support children and young people with emotional and mental health needs. In Brighton & Hove there is one point of referral which covers both teams. When a referral is received, they decide which service would be the most appropriate using the information given on the referral form.

Details about how you can contact the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), if you are a member of the public and concerned about a child's welfare.

Children's centres are for families and carers with children under five offering local services and support, a place to meet professionals and other parents, to get advice and information.

In Brighton & Hove children's services bring together education, health and social care for all 0-19-year-olds (and up to 25 years for those with special needs). They work in partnership with other health services as well as community and voluntary organisations in the city.

Many services are offered by neighbourhood based teams, while some are delivered by city-wide teams.

If you are looking for childcare, the council can give you information about the different types of childcare that are available. If you need extra help choosing childcare you can contact them for more assistance.

Offering short informal courses and advice for adults who are not currently in work or those who have less than a Level 2 qualification (GCSE or NVQ level 1). Their courses are free and some even lead to qualifications. Courses include: Food Safety, First Aid for Babies & Children and Confidence Building.

Information about the services available at Conway Court & West Hove children's centre.

Information on council housing in Brighton and Hove.