Information and Support

Care Rights UK are the charity focused on defending the rights of people in care. They want people to know their rights and how to use them. They offer information, advice and support to empower people using care services, and their relatives and friends. Their helpline advisers can support with complexities of the care system, including guidance to help you find your way through legal or funding issues. The helpline is open Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 1pm and Thursday evenings, 6pm - 8pm. You can book a 30-minute advice slot over the phone or online.

Gateway Women’s Centre provides a welcoming, safe space for women going through a time of crisis, emotional or practical difficulties. The centre offers workshops and activities, advocacy, information and signposting, practical and emotional support. Referral is required to access this service; self-referrals are welcome.

This service provides wheelchairs to people who have a permanent disability and whose ability to walk is therefore permanently restricted. The wheelchair service will loan a wheelchair to anyone who has a long-term mobility problem and is classified as unable, or virtually unable to walk indoors or outdoors. Referral by a health and social care professional is required for this service.

Exchange your qualifying mobility allowance for a brand-new car, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), scooter or powered wheelchair, so you can enjoy more freedom and independence.

Shopmobility offers low-cost scooter and wheelchair hire in the city. You can collect from three Brighton locations, or Shopmobility can deliver to you.

This charity offers transport facilities for a small charge with wheelchair access for doctors appointments or trips to the hospital. Our volunteer drivers will assist people into the facility and arrange to come back to collect them when ready. This support is for people living in Hove.

Door-to-door transport service for people, who find it difficult or impossible to get on and off buses, or to get to the bus stop, that will take you to a supermarket so you can do your shopping.

Helping Hand cards can be arranged for bus users to discreetly and directly advise bus drivers of any assistance they may require.

A useful scam protection toolkit with examples of typical scams and common warning signs.

Offers dog walking for people aged 65+. Also offers practical help and advice for elderly or unwell people with pets.