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Disabled people
BRIGHTON AND HOVE FEDERATION OF DISABLED PEOPLE
provides a wide range of services to disabled people including practical support, counselling, an accessible city guide and a noticeboard of personal care assistants looking for paid work and people looking for personal care assistants
(01273) 208934
Snowdon House, 3 Rutland Gardens, Hove
DISABILITY ADVICE CENTRE
offers information and advice about disability matters
(01273) 203016
6 Hove Manor, Hove Street, Hove
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
SHOPMOBILITY
hires out wheelchairs and mobility scooters to people with mobility issues
(01273) 323239
Churchill Square Car Park 1, Parking Level P3, Regency Road
GRACE EYRE
provides a range of services to people with learning disabilities including help with living arrangements, employment, personalised support, activities and a travel buddy scheme
(01273) 740370
36 Montefiore Road, Hove
DAILY LIVING CENTRE
offers information and advice about equipment for disabled living
(01273) 296132
Montague House, Resource Centre, Montague Place, Brighton
• Drop-in Wednesday 10am-4pm
BRIGHTON AND HOVE SPEAK OUT
supports adults with learning disabilities to speak up and be heard about things that matter to them
(01273) 421921
Manor Office, c/o Emmaus, Drove Road, Portslade
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT (BRIGHTON, HOVE & AREA)
provides accessible, safe and affordable transport to community groups, voluntary sector organisations and individuals with mobility difficulties
• Information and bookings (01273) 677559 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
• Easylink Shopping Bus – a door to door transport service for people, including wheelchair users, who find it difficult or impossible to use the normal bus service. Easylink minibuses serve all parts of the city and provide a service to local supermarkets and shopping centres
• Group Hire Minibus Service – available to all community organisations in the area who wish to hire a minibus for a trip out. Up to 16 seats, wheelchair access, with a driver or self-drive if preferred. Minibus driver assessment service provided
REGARD
raises awareness of disability issues within LGBT communities
WHOOPSADAISY
provides conductive education to children with cerebral palsy and other motor disorders
07588 555761
HOP House, 41 Church Road, Hove
Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm
