Older people

AGE CONCERN
offers a wide range of services to people aged 50 and over
(01273) 720603
29-31 Prestonville Road (5 on map)
• Information and advice Monday-Friday 10am-4pm
• Computer drop-in Monday to Thursday 10am-1pm
• CLAIT (Computer Literacy And Information Technology) training by appointment only
• Coffee morning Wednesday 10am-11.30am
• Stretch and relax yoga-based exercise Wednesday noon-1.30pm
• Extend exercises Thursday 10.30am-11.30am
• Tai Chi Thursday 11.3oam-1pm, Friday 11am-noon
• Poetry workshop fortnightly Friday 1pm-2.30pm
• Reflexology and massage Wednesday 1pm-4pm and Friday mornings
• Legal and will writing clinic Thursday 1pm-3.30pm by appointment
• Bridge group Thursday 1.30pm-3.30pm
• Free counselling service - phone for details
• Nail cutting service - phone for details
• Home helps - phone for details
• Gardeners - phone for details

ACCESS POINT
offers information about local social care services
(01273) 295555 / minicom (01273) 296388

ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY
offers support and advice to people with dementia, their carers and relatives
• Helpline (01273) 726266
Daily 9am-11pm
• Information and advice drop in Tuesday – Friday 9.30am – 1pm
The Annexe, Ireland Lodge, Lockwood Crescent, Woodingdean

ICAST (INTEGRATED COMMUNITY ADVICE AND SUPPORT TEAM)
provides short-term help for people aged over 65 with mental health problems
(01273) 718685 daily 8am-8pm

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

U3A
Self-help organisation for people no longer in full-time employment providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment. 
(01273) 674061