Health and Adult Social Care
If you have difficulty understanding or remembering information when important decisions are being made that affect you, you may need the help of an advocacy service. The councils pages have information about how you can access an advocacy service and be assisted to express your own wishes and feelings.
Nomadic life is not illegal, and travellers have a basic right to this way of life. The council recognises that this has to be balanced with the rights of the general public to enjoy private and public land. The council provides information about the encampments in the area.
The Traveller Liaison Service offers several services including:
A national association committed to the education of Gypsy, Roma and Travellers of Irish Heritage, Fairground, Circus, New and Bargee children and young people, providing a local education support service.
A national charity that cares for, connects with and campaigns on behalf of people affected by, and at risk of, diabetes. They provide information, advocacy, help and peer support, so people with diabetes can manage their condition effectively.
A national charity who seek to end racism and discrimination against Gypsies, Travellers and Roma, whatever their ethnicity, culture or background, whether settled or mobile, and to protect the right to pursue a nomadic way of life.
A local charity with varied services that support children, families, young people, adults and older people. They are developed where a gap in existing services has been identified and help Sussex people live healthy and fulfilling lives.
Their aim is to provide high quality, flexible and personal support services for local people where and when they need it most. Their services aim to give individuals and communities the support they need to improve their quality of life and feel a part of a wider community.
A local charity that works to promote good mental health in Brighton and Hove. They seek to empower people to lead a full life as part of their community. The local directory has been designed to help individuals and professionals locate services and resources which directly or indirectly promote and support mental health and wellbeing. NHS, other statutory, voluntary and non-profit making organisations are all included.
A local mental health service run by and for lesbians, gay men, bisexual, trans and queer people.
MindOut offer a rolling timetable of groups themed around different subjects and identities, including trans groups, non-binary groups, BAME groups, over 50s groups, under 30s groups, women's groups, bi groups, men's groups, and queer groups amongst others.
A charity that provides information, advocacy and advice services across England, offering direct and local suppor. Their independent, free services reach individuals struggling with particular challenges in their lives by supporting, enabling, and empowering people to express their views and concerns and access information and services where needed.
A national charity that supports women and children through a range of services including advocacy and outreach.
A local organisation offering a range of advocacy support to adults with learning disabilities enabling them to have a voice about their support, services and all aspects of their lives.