Health and Adult Social Care
A local project that aims to support and empower young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or unsure (LGBTU) of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
A group of local organisations that provide befriending services to a wide range of people at risk of isolation and loneliness. These mutually rewarding relationships are organised and supported by experienced and skilled befriending organisations who ensure that that the partnerships are effective, safe and structured.
A local sports and social group that aims to encourage LGBT people to play sport: enriching lives, promoting health and fitness and developing sporting talent in the LGBT community. Aimed at all ages and abilities members participate in a variety of sports and social meetings which is a great way to meet people, keep fit, and have fun.
A local organisation here to listen to, inform and support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Brighton & Hove and beyond.
Bring Dementia Out is an initiative of the Alzheimer's Society, which aims to raise awareness and provide support for LGBT+ people affected by dementia. Visit the website for information about the initiative and for helpful advice and practical tips for supporting a lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans (LGBT) person living with dementia.
A local sexual health service for anyone who identifies as trans or gender variant (partners are welcome too). The clinic runs every three months is free of charge and completely confidential, their staff have been trained in trans awareness.
An Alzheimer's Society initiative that gives people an understanding of dementia and the small things they can do to make a difference to people living with dementia. People with dementia sometimes need a helping hand to go about their daily lives and feel included in their local community.
The Facing the Future service has been developed by Samaritans and Cruse Bereavement Care to help support people who have been bereaved by suicide.
Facing the Future support groups will give you the opportunity to meet others who have lost someone to suicide and share your experiences and feelings. Each support group is run by two trained volunteer facilitators from Samaritans and Cruse Bereavement Care and the groups run once a week over six consecutive weeks, with each session lasting for 90 minutes. There are a minimum of five and a maximum of eight participants in each group and sessions are free of charge.
You can register your interest in attending a support group by completing the online registration form.
A national charity that supports older people especially those in need due to physical or mental frailty, isolation or poverty. This is done by providing high quality caring services, personalised to the needs of the individual and integrated with local communities.
A local group for transgender men, trans masculine people, genderqueer people, non-binary people, those assigned intersex and/or female at birth and that fit somewhere else on or off the spectrum or those who are questioning their gender identity. They will provide a social space, support, advice and co-ordinate local campaigns relevant to those we support.
A local organisation that provides a befriending service to children and young people from disadvantaged lone parent families in Brighton and Hove.
A social group for gay men over 50 which runs outings, quizzes and movie evenings. Also offering advice and practical support.