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Level 2 service offers support to older people to help increase confidence, prevent falls and maintain independent-living. This can involve a one-off visit to provide advice on preventing falls, or a number of regular visits over a period of weeks from a volunteer to help rebuild confidence and work towards self-selected goals.

Level 2 can also provide signposting to other voluntary services that can help with falls prevention and rehabilitation.

A national charity providing a source of impartial information, training and expert advice on independent living.

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.