Health and Adult Social Care
A specialist national organisation that works to protect and prevent the abuse of vulnerable older adults. They address abuse within peopleÂ's own homes (whether by family, friends or paid staff), within sheltered housing, and within care homes and hospitals.
A national charity helping older people across the UK to live more independent, fulfilling lives. They are an established voice for older people, their families and carers aiming to promote wellbeing and reduce loneliness.
Part of Impetus, this local good neighbour befriending scheme supports older people, people with physical disabilities and carers by recruiting local volunteers to support them in a variety of ways. The scheme operates in various neighbourhoods within Brighton & Hove, embracing over half of the city's population.
Switchboard's Older People's Project is for LGBTQ people aged 50+ looking for a sense of community, support or information.
The project runs a number of regular social activities, meet ups and trips. The Older People's Project also provide information and host workshops about services for older people and make connections for people within the community and to other services.
A free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.