Lifestyle & Community Support Services and Advice
Active for Life – Whether you are completely new to sport or physical activity or would like to do a little more each day, the council’s Healthy Lifestyles Team can help.
Age UK – We offer general information and advice on a wide range of issues, in person and over the phone.
Age UK Nail Cutting – Our nail cutting service is available to those who have impaired eyesight, reduced mobility because of arthritic changes, or an inability to reach their feet for physical or medical reasons.
Albion In The Community – We are the official charity of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club. Our work is driven by three key objectives: to inspire and motivate young people and their families to be physically active and to lead healthy lifestyles; to provide opportunities for young people to play football whatever their ability or background; and to work with our local community, particularly those that are disadvantaged, to help raise aspirations and improve life chances.
Alcoholics Anonymous – Millions of men and women have heard or read about the unique Fellowship called Alcoholics Anonymous since its founding in 1935. Of these, more than 2,000,000 now call themselves members. People who once drank to excess, they finally acknowledged that they could not handle alcohol, and now live a new way of life without it.
ASH – Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) was established in 1971 (20 January) by the Royal College of Physicians. It is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco. We do not attack smokers or condemn smoking. The organisation is headed by the Chief Executive, Deborah Arnott, and governed by a Board of Trustees. The Duke of Gloucester is our patron.
BHT – BHT – (Combating homelessness, Creating opportunities, Promoting Change) provides essential services across Brighton & Hove, Eastbourne and Hastings, as well as elsewhere in Sussex.
Brighton and Hove Recovery Service Support is available to anyone concerned about their drug or alcohol use, or for the families & carers supporting those struggling with substance misuse.
Deaf Blind UK – We support people with combined sight and hearing loss to live the lives they want.
Money Advice Plus – Their mission is to help people manage their money effectively. We do this by providing free innovative money handling and advice services, working in partnership with other agencies. Our independent, confidential and flexible approach is tailored to individuals’ needs, allowing us to reach those who find it most difficult to access advice.
Oasis Project – Brighton Oasis Project (BOP) is a women only substance misuse service in the heart of Brighton. We are here to support women who have a drink or drug problem offering a non-judgemental approach and empowering women to make positive changes. Since 1993 BOP has been successfully helping women and their families address problems that are impacting on their lives.
Patient co uk – Symptom checker, health information, and medicine guide
ru-ok? – works alongside under 18s whose lives are affected by substance misuse in Brighton & Hove. We believe in equal opportunities for all and will strive to help young people to lead safe and happy lives, whilst respecting their views, beliefs and individual needs. We offer free, confidential, expert advice and support.
SSAFA – SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, exists to relieve need, suffering and distress amongst the Armed Forces, veterans and their families in order to support their independence and dignity.
Turn to Us – Turn2us is a national charity that helps people in financial hardship to gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and support services. Find out more about who we are and what we do.
