Health and Adult Social Care directory

Gig Buddies pairs up people with and without learning disabilities, that have similar interests, to be friends and to go to events together. The project aims to tackle social isolation by improving community networks and providing the opportunity for adults with learning disunities to have proper choice over how they live their lives. They also run monthly socials across Sussex which people can join, while they wait to be matched to a Gig Buddy volunteer.

Grace Eyre is an innovative, progressive and welcoming charity, supporting people with learning disabilities and autism across Brighton & Hove and Sussex.

Grace Eyre Housing offers exciting new opportunities and choices for people with learning disabilities about where and how they'd like to live. They work in partnership with a broad range of landlords and different service providers across Sussex and support referrals from individuals, couples and friendship groups, matching people with quality accommodation that meets their needs.

Grace Eyre's Brighton & Hove Travel Buddy Project helps people with learning disabilities to travel around where they live both independently and safely, by learning new skills and practicing journeys on public transport. We offer one to one travel training to equip people with the skills, knowledge and confidence to make an independent journey.

A searchable online database of free or low cost activities. If you want to get out and about more, meet new people or just want to know what's going on in your area, It's Local Actually can help you. Simply put in a keyword or your post code, and the database will come back to you with plenty of information.

You can also search the database for businesses and services to help you at home.

A national charity working with people with a learning disability to change laws, challenge prejudice and support them to live their lives as they choose.

Free helpline service offering advice and support for people with a learning disability, and their families and carers. They will help you find the right support and Mencap services in your area.

A list of links which take you to easy read versions of key information.

A national service that provides residential, supported living and transition services for school leavers and adults. They support people with severe/enduring mental health conditions and intellectual disabilities with complex needs.

Possability People are a charity committed to helping you make more things possible for you in your life, no matter what your situation. They work with disabled people, older people, younger people or anyone with an impairment or long term health condition. Whether it's helping you find help at home, or giving you moral support or advice, they have the knowledge and expertise to advise you on what's possible.

They believe in a society where anything is possible, regardless of ability.

Possability People's independent care service, called the Continuing Independence Service, will help you look at all the options to stay independent. They will take time to find out about you, your family and friends, what you need, your interests and lifestyle, things you like and dislike and any health conditions you might have.

Rockets Artists Studios is a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to supporting young people and adults with learning disabilities. They run daily, professional arts workshops from their studio in Brighton.