Health and Adult Social Care directory

A national database that aims to promote successful basic skills learning across Sussex.

A nationwide training provider that empowers thousands of young people and adults to improve their lives by developing the skills and self-belief to progress. They design training and apprenticeships with employers to meet their business development needs.

A local specialist employment support service that helps people across Sussex to access and retain paid work, complete education and training and get involved in volunteering. Employment specialists work in partnership with Recovery Teams in East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove to provide support tailored to individual needs, goals and aspirations.

Stanmer Park is a largely intact 18th Century designed Grade II registered landscape which is historically and nationally significant.

Thanks to being awarded £3.75m from the Heritage Lottery Fund and BIG Lottery Fund, the park is about to start a new chapter in its extraordinary history.

The Stanmer Park Restoration Project, working with a number of partners including Plumpton College and the South Downs National Park, will offer a number of additional volunteering, training and education opportunities for all when the project completes in 2020.

Why not sign up to receive periodic Project updates and keep in touch  with the project as it moves forward and learn about opportunities as and when they are due to start.

A social enterprise with the aim of creating a thriving social economy in Brighton, Hove and beyond. They achieve this through running their own catering and venue hire business, providing training to unemployed people, and supporting other social businesses to grow.

A local co-operative association providing accessible therapy to the community of Brighton, Hove and Sussex. They provide a range of therapeutic approaches, including couple and family therapy at affordable cos. They also offer training placements for those studying or recently qualified in counselling and psychotherapy.

A local community led organisation providing information and advice about learning and work, and a range of support activities for adults. For those who are looking to go back to work they offer careers advice, employment support and a range of tailored resources.

A worldwide organisation of self-help, self-managed learning cooperatives for older people no longer in full-time work. It is about keeping active when no longer in full employment, learning for pleasure or gaining a new skill. There are no exams to be passed or qualifications to be gained, but you will meet new ideas and new people in a friendly, co-operative and informal atmosphere.

Preston Park U3A branch was formed in November 2007 and has over 350 members and more than 50 active interest group subjects and also arranges for hired speakers, social activities and outings.

A local sixth form college set in open green playing fields with direct views across Brighton to the sea, Varndean College has room for you to develop your unique potential whilst making new friends. Students enjoy working with enthusiastic, friendly and supportive staff in an environment where learning matters.