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AbilityNet
national
digital inclusion/support
disability support
AbilityNet – Free Digital Support in Brighton & Hove and Sussex AbilityNet provides free digital support and training across Brighton & Hove and Sussex. Their services currently focus on supporting adults with any disability, including people who are neurodivergent, those living with long-term health conditions, as well as older people.
Access Card for Carers
national
disability support
carer for member/child/other relative
Card to streamline communicating your needs and recognising proof of additional requirements. 'Plus one' symbol on card allows carer to attend events free of charge
Access point
local
family support
disability support
housing/accommodation advice
sussex
You could get help from Adult Social Care if: you have a physical disability, mental health condition or illness your disability, health condition or illness stops you from doing normal daily tasks like washing, cooking and getting out and about your wellbeing is effected because you're unable to undertake daily tasks
Alzheimers Society
local & national
mental health support
sport/recreational/club/health&fitness
disability support
carer for member/child/other relative
Comprehensive list of support groups, centres etc for the eldery, carers or those with dementia in the brighton area.
Amaze/Amazing futures
local
disability support
children & young people
womens network - proposed network
Supporting families with special educational needs & disabilities (SEND) 0-25yrs and do not need formal diagnosis to get support from Amaze services - health, financial, educational, disability equipment, preparing for adulthood. Activities, social groups, befriending, holiday schemes, health issues in school, therapies, training for parents, applying for benefits, parent and young people carers COMPASS discount card for leisure venues. https://amazesussex.org.uk/news/newsletter/
Andys Man clubs
local & national
bereavement
drug&alcohol
disability support
dv/da/violence against women
family support
local organisation
neurodivergent
single parent
sport/recreational/club/health&fitness
free mens mental health support groups nationwide, running every Monday from 7PM at Hilton metropole hotel in Brighton
APCOA Free Parking Permit
national
disability support
money saving
Register your car on APCOA for free parking for Blue Badge holders at stations in railway Sussex
Before the Tip
local
money saving
Facebook unwanted items
BHISS/ Brighton & Hove Inclusion Support Service
local
education
disability support
children & young people
carer for member/child/other relative
Works with nurseries, playgroups and childminders registered with Ofsted, as well as schools and colleges to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their families.
Brighton Borrowers
local
money saving
housing/accommodation advice
sport/recreational/club/health&fitness
local organisation
Free to use library of items on weekly loans eg camping, electrical items, tools
Brighton Freebies UK
local
money saving
Facebook page for offering, giving and receiving FREE, unwanted or unneeded items
Brighton Pebbles
local
disability support
children & young people
Parent led community group for families with disabled ch/yp people, particularly those who find accessing mainstream activities difficult due to challenging behaviour. weekly after school drop-in session, days out at weekends and during school holidays, and where funding allows, short breaks. activities mainly aimed at whole family, but also arrange specific events for siblings and for parents and carers.
Carers centre/carer assessment
local
carer for member/child/other relative
disability support
lgbt+
legal advice
if you are an unpaid carer - Carers Assessments are carried out as a 1:1 chat with one of our support workers, usually over phone can enable you to access the ‘Carers Card’ – A discount scheme for unpaid carers and can help to establish other support needs.
Carousel
local
disability support
arts
music
sport/recreational/club/health&fitness
Disabillity arts network
Charlotte's Tandems
national
disability support
sport/recreational/club/health&fitness
We lend, throughout the UK, at no cost (i.e. for free), tandems and tag-alongs (trailer bikes) to (and only to) people with disabilities or additional needs, who are unable to ride a bike safely on their own, so that they can enjoy the wonders of cycling.
Community Transport BHCT
local
disability support
Accessible, affordable transport for groups and individuals with mobility difficulties
Compass Card via Amaze
local
disability support
children & young people
Discount card for 0 to 25 year olds with special educational needs or disabilities -lots of leisure venues to get discounts or special offers
Contact
national
disability support
Free advice and information helpline for parents and carers with a disabled child aged from birth to 25, living in any part of the UK. If you are looking for emotional support, book an appointment with our Listening Ear telephone support service.
Dads group/amaze
local
children & young people
carer for member/child/other relative
disability support
family support
sussex
dad/father
fathers of children with additional needs and disabilities together, to meet and talk about issues that surround their family’s lives. Most importantly, to engage with each other through general conversation and shared laughter with other dads who just get the tough situation that life has dealt to them and their families.
Disabled Facilities Grants
national
disability support
utilities
(B&H City council) means tested grant for adaptations costing over £1,000 - unless adaptations are for child/young person under 19 (Maximum grant £30,000)
East Sussex Vision Support
local
disability support
sport/recreational/club/health&fitness
Increase the independence, confidence and well-being of blind and partially sighted people and also work to promote the understanding of sight loss and it’s challenges in local communities, businesses, schools and organisations.
Echo Performing arts
local
sport/recreational/club/health&fitness
disability support
Dance & theatre face to face/online for those with disabilities and without disabilities
Everything5pounds
national
financial advice
money saving
An extensive range of fashion that caters to all styles and occasions for £5
Facebook Marketplace
local
money saving
Buy & sell through Facebook (sometimes free items)
Fidget & Spin
local
disability support
children & young people
family support
neurodivergent
Sensory stay-and-play sessions for neurodiverse children aged 1-6 in Brighton & Hove
Freecycle
local
money saving
Free second-hand items in and around Brighton & Hove area
Friday Ad
local
money saving
Buy and sell in your local area
Friends of the elderly
national
disability support
family support
Over state pension age & on low income with savings under £4000. Grants are usually in the region of £600 or less. Occasionally, small number of grants of up to £1000. Grants can be used to cover essential expenses such as purchasing a new fridge, paying unexpected bills, food, clothing, covering gas and electricity costs,
Grace Eyre
local & national
disability support
Promoting the independence of people with learning disabilities and autism, both at home and in the community
HEALTH APPS
local & national
disability support
Sussex health trusts have partnered with ORCHA to create a trusted app library.
Kangaroos
local
children & young people
disability support
sport/recreational/club/health&fitness
sussex
holiday
carer for member/child/other relative
Making Kin
local
disability support
sport/recreational/club/health&fitness
sussex
women (self-described) only
MASCOT
local
children & young people
disability support
neurodivergent
sussex
parent led peer to peer support network for families with autistic children. We are all families from the Brighton and Hove area, but over the last couple of years our membership has spread more into East & West Sussex.
Mencap
national
disability support
Work with people with a learning disability to support them to live full lives
My Helm
local
sport/recreational/club/health&fitness
children & young people
neurodivergent
disability support
Old Boat Corner Community Centre
local & national
benefit entitlement and info
children & young people
clothes
cosmetics/toileteries 2025
disability support
family support
foodbank
household items
Food/non-food items eg household essentials toilet paper, health,sanitary products, pet supplies by donation
PACC / Parent Carers' Council
local
carer for member/child/other relative
disability support
children & young people
closed group that allows you to connect with other parent carers and discuss things that matter to you privately. Forum for parent carers of children and young people 0-25 with SEND which work to improve local services and support.
Pathfinder west sussex
local
drug&alcohol
housing/accommodation advice
benefit entitlement and info
disability support
financial advice
mental health support
Pathfinder West Sussex is a group of mental health, homelessness and employment support organisations working together to improve people’s mental and physical wellbeing across the county
Pedal People
local
disability support
sport/recreational/club/health&fitness
Disabled and elderly people can access rides on bikes/trikes with one or two carers/companions free of charge
Pegasus Scheme Sussex Police
local
disability support
mental health support
A scheme for anyone who has a disability or illness that may make it hard to communicate with the police in an emergency or difficult situation. It lets the police access your information quicker and know that you need extra help and support
Possability People
local
disability support
A Sussex based charity enabling and empowering disabled people and people with long-term health conditions to live the life they choose, through a range of services and projects.
Power of attorney/POA
local & national
legal advice
disability support
Power of Attorney- a legal document which enables someone you’ve chosen to make certain decisions on your behalf if you are no longer able to. Power of Attorneys can be made by any adult VERY IMPORTANT this cannot be instigated after people have lost capacity but must be discussed and agreed and signed before that time. fee reductions/exemptions based on income or benefits: www.gov.uk/government/ publications/applying-for a-reduced-fee-for-your power-of-attorney
Release
local
women (self-described) only
disability support
women-led charity specialising in supporting the mental health of women and their families during their most challenging life transitions: becoming a parent and during peri/menopause, counsellor-led team deliver specialist perinatal therapeutic groups, wellbeing days and coaching and peri/menopause therapeutic groups and coaching, alongside our one-to-one counselling service for all women.
RNID
local & national
disability support
Offers you information about deafness, hearing loss and tinnitus as well as support to help you maintain your hearing aids. Friends Meeting House, Ship Street, BN1 1AF Free drop-in service - no appointment needed. Every first Monday monthly excl Bank Hols, 2pm-4pm.
Saphire medical foundation/medical cannabis
national
drug&alcohol
disability support
Speak Out
local
disability support
Provide learning disability advocacy locally. Services include: 1-1 support, drop-ins, and referrals.
Sussex MS Centre
local
disability support
Sussex MS Centre provides therapies, classes, and community to people living in Sussex with Multiple Sclerosis.
Wolo/Cancer support for families in Sussex
local & national
sport/recreational/club/health&fitness
disability support
family support
toys 2025
funding application
holiday
local organisation
practical/emotional support/wellness opportunities/family experiences
YPC/Young Peoples Centre
local
family support
children & young people
benefit entitlement and info
disability support
digital inclusion/support
education
safe and social space located in the centre of Brighton where young people aged 13-25 can access advice, support and signposting to other services.