Health and Adult Social Care directory

A national charity providing support, awareness and understanding for those parenting or supporting children who cannot live with their birth parents. They provide information and support about all aspects of adoption.

A national independent adoption agency working throughout England and Wales to help all those affected by adoption. From placing children with adoptive parents to supporting birth families and reuniting families separated through adoption, they can work with all groups of people affected by adoption.

Detailed information about all aspects of fostering and adoption.

Brighton and Hove's Adoption and Permanence team recruits adopters for children of all ages that are unable to remain with their birth family and for whom adoption has been agreed as the plan. The council provides information about who can adopt, what skills and qualities are required and also provides support and advice to anyone affected by adoption.

Information and advice if you care for someone in Brighton & Hove.

Information for prospective foster carers on the benefits and rewards of fostering. This website explains the different types of fostering, the skills needed, the assessment process, foster care allowances and the excellent 24 hour support services.

Foster carers can reserve places on training courses from this website as well as link up with other carers or adopters via the message boards.

The Carers' Card lets carers get discounts on leisure and other activities across Brighton & Hove. It is a joint initiative between the council, local charity Amaze and the city's Carers Centre. There's also a discount card for young carers.

A local centre offering different kinds of carers services working with and supporting young and adult carers in the city.

A national organisation that works to improve support and services for carers, and give recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring.

A national membership charity for carers, a support network and a movement for change. They help carers by sharing experiences and offering support.

Sign up with Carers UK for access to a wide range of digital tools and essential resources that may help make caring easier.

A local organisation providing practical support in the home in order to enable carers to have a break from their caring responsibilities.