Health and Adult Social Care
A national organisation that provide grants to those who need it most, for energy saving improvements like new boilers and insulation.
If you're on a low income, or you receive certain benefits, you may be entitled to a grant towards home improvements such as a new boiler or insulation, that will reduce your heating bills.
Seniors housing (sometimes known as sheltered housing, or warden assisted housing), is a positive choice for older people who want to age well and participate in a sociable community. The council pages have information about how to apply for seniors housing in Brighton & Hove.
Shared Lives is a way to support adults who are unable to live independently. The scheme places the adult with a carer who offers accommodation, care and support in their own home. It is similar to fostering. Shared Lives providers train, support and pay carers to provide support in this way. Support can be provided full time, short breaks, respite or day activities.
Supported living provides housing and support in one package for people with support needs to live independently and learn new skills. The accommodation could be a shared house or individual flats, depending on your needs. The number of people living in supported living scheme also varies. Information about who supported living is for, how it works and how you can access it.
A national publisher of care information that produces many of the official care directories for local authorities and councils.
Supporting older people to be healthier and safer in their own homes. The Health and Wellbeing Visits Project arranges for older people to be visited in their own homes by trained volunteers for a conversation about their health, wellbeing and fire safety in order to help them continue to live independently at home. This is a totally free service and is part of the work that East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service undertake around preventing fire and supporting the community.
The ESFRS offers free Home Safety Visits. They can visit you to give a range of advice to help you keep safer in the home and reduce the risk of fire. They can also check and fit smoke alarms as appropriate.
A national charity that aims to help older people make informed choices about finding suitable housing, care or financial advice.
A national charity that aims to help older people make informed choices about meeting their housing and care needs.
A national organisation that helps people save energy.
Colder weather can bring the need to use electric heaters and blankets to keep warm. Use these guidelines to reduce the risk of fire and check that your blankets meet safety standards.
Information on the cold weather payment, eligibility and how to claim.