Find out how to stay safe and well in the cold weather, and look after friends and family in your community.
Living in a cold home can have a serious impact on health - especially for older people, or people with health conditions. You should:
Energyworks is a local service that gives advice and support to reduce energy bills and make homes warmer.
Fuel vouchers are also available to low-income households who pay for their energy through a prepayment or key meter.
Energyworks is a partnership project between Citizens Advice Brighton & Hove and Brighton & Hove Energy Services Coop (BHESCo). They provide energy advice to Brighton and Hove residents experiencing fuel poverty.
The Local Energy Advice Partnership (LEAP) also offers support to reduce energy bills and keep homes warm.
Extra support is available if you’re struggling to pay your energy bills or need help with costs of food and essentials.
The Community Hub can help you apply for Pension Credit, provide financial support and offer advice on keeping warm during winter.
Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are the best way to protect yourself and others.
It's important that you have all the vaccinations you're eligible for.
NHS Sussex Health and Care provides all the information you need, from who is eligible for free NHS vaccines, to how to book an appointment.
Ask at your local pharmacy if you're eligible for free NHS vaccines. You can book your appointment:
CareLink Plus provides equipment to help you call for help in an emergency, whether you’re at home or out and about.
If you fall, feel unwell or need help, press the button on the alarm to connect to a CareLink staff member 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
This service can also help keep you safe from fire, carbon monoxide and floods, and support people with health conditions.
CareLink Plus provides equipment to help you call for help in an emergency, whether you’re at home or out and about.
Stay well this winter by making healthy changes such as stopping smoking, losing weight, healthy eating and getting active.
Find out more about free help to stop smoking.
You can view our Let's Get Moving directory to find free activities and events that can help you or your family enjoy being active.
We've also teamed up with gloji to provide 12 weeks of free support with healthy eating, losing weight and moving more. Contact them to find out more
Support to lose weight, move more and feel great.
Get advice or request an assessment for support. For more information, visit our Adult Social Care Hub, or contact Access Point:
Access Point is the main point of contact for Adult Social Care.
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service can check your home and fit smoke alarms.
Activities, advice and befriending for people aged 50 and over.
Information and advice, activities, social groups and services to people age 50 and over in Brighton & Hove.
Call NHS 111 for urgent medical help.
Get help for your symptoms.
If you or someone you know needs mental health advice or support, contact UOK.
Support services for good mental health and wellbeing.
Contact Change Grow Live (CGL) for free support.
Change Grow Live offers services for adults who want to change their alcohol or drug use, or for people affected by a family member's substance misuse.