Contacts for emergency help with food, energy and other essentials, and other useful advice.
If you're eligible for means-tested benefits and need help to pay for essentials you can't live without, you can:
For queries relating to the Homes for Ukraine Scheme, phone 01273 293 117 and select option 2. You'll be directed to the Community Hub.
If you're over 18, require food or shopping-related support and can afford to pay for this, phone 01273 293 117 and select option 3. You'll be directed to Food Support at Impact Initiatives.
To check if you’re eligible for Pension Credit, go to the Pension Credit calculator.
You can apply for Pension Credit on the gov.uk website.
If you need help with food, shopping and meal deliveries, send an email to food.access@impact-initiatives.org.uk.
Find out how to order from a choice of sustainable period products.
Go to our financial advice page.
Visit our health and wellbeing pages for advice on how to stay active and well.
Libraries offer free digital library services for all members. If you aren’t a member, you can join our online library service.
Get advice and support with looking after someone from The Carers Hub.
Find advice and support for domestic or sexual abuse or violence.
Find advice and support for adults who need care and support.
Find out how to report anti-social behaviour or a hate incident in your neighbourhood.
If you need guidance and support to access a device or get connected to the internet, get support from Digital Brighton & Hove.
Phone interpreters are available on our community hub number. Phone 01273 293 117 (option 2) Monday to Friday, 10am to 4:30pm.
If you use British Sign Language and need help from the council with food banks, benefits, housing or rubbish collections, you can register with the Signlive Community Directory.
Our adult social care hub has information in British Sign Language. Find information, advice and links to support services.