Where to Find Additional Support
Here’s a list of local services to help you and/or your family stay on track with your new healthy lifestyle and support any further needs that you may have.
Staying Active and Social
We’ve gathered a range of local activities and programmes designed to help you stay active, meet new people, and enjoy a healthier lifestyle.
Have you completed the Adult Weight Management Group?
Have you completed the Adult Weight Management Group? If so, you could take advantage of the amazing, reduced membership offer from Freedom Leisure following completion of your group programme. Further details and referral forms will be forwarded by your mentor.
Active for Life is a citywide programme of activities to support residents to be more active, more often. Adult sessions are for anyone wishing to get and stay active, suitable for all abilities, including those with health conditions. Participants range in age from 20 to 80.
Visit: https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/events/activeforlife
Ageing Well is a programme of services and activities for people living in Brighton and Hove aged 50+.
If you are looking for information and advice, social activities, health and wellbeing, and volunteering opportunities, they have a range of options for you. Call one of their friendly advisers who can discuss what is available for you?
Call: 0808 175 3234 (freephone)
Text: 07770 061072 Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm
Run by BHCC Healthy Lifestyles Team. Health walks for all ages and abilities, ranging from short flat walks to 5-mile routes in parks. Regular LGBTQ+ and disability-friendly walks available.
Fore more information and to register
Email: healthylifestyles@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Call: 01273 294 589
Looking for further support? Contact the Healthy Lifestyles Team for guidance for you and your family.
Visit: https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/healthylifestyles
Call: 01273 29 45 89
Offering fun, active clubs for children and families.
“We know kids like nothing more than being active, and we run a variety of clubs and sessions designed to help the whole family stay fit and healthy and, most importantly, have fun doing it.”
Visit: https://www.activ8forkids.co.uk/
Call: 07385690815
Fitness-based coaching for young people in a state-of-the-art gym. Free sessions available.
Call: 01273 837750
Email: sam@fmgproject.co.uk
Visit: https://fmgproject.co.uk/
Free activities for children eligible for free school meals.
Visit: https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/holiday-activities-and-food-haf
Earn rewards for walking, cycling, and using public transport.
Visit: https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/onejourneybetter/move-change-powered-betterpoints
Financial Advice, Financial Hardship & Debt
We’ve put together a list of local and national services to help you manage your finances, deal with debt, and access the support you need.
For assistance with rent, bills, and council tax, you can reach out via:
Email: Housing.IncomeManagement@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Call: 01273 293 224 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1.30pm). A same-day callback service is available from 1.30pm to 5pm, so please leave a message if calling after 1.30pm.
For general help if you’re struggling with the cost of living, contact the Community Hub:
Call: 01273 293 117
For additional help with council tax:
Visit: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/rent-arrears/dealing-with-rent-arrears/
For information on how to claim Universal Credit:
If you are struggling to pay your mortgage or rent:
Visit for mortgage: https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/homes/buying-a-home/government-help-if-you-cant-pay-your-mortgage
Visit for rent: https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/homes/renting/rent-arrears-problems-paying-your-rent?source=mas
Free energy advice and support.
Call: 0800 060 7567
Visit: https://applyforleap.org.uk/
For housing advice and support:
Visit: https://www.shelter.org.uk/
For free advice on managing debt, contact National Debtline.
Visit: https://nationaldebtline.org/call-us/
Call: 0808 808 4000
For specialist debt and benefit advice, including face-to-face or telephone support, contact Money Advice Plus.
Call: 01273 664000
St Luke’s offers free welfare benefit and debt advice to those in need across Brighton & Hove.
Call: 01273 549203
For help with managing, making, and saving money in Brighton & Hove, contact Money Works.
Call: 0800 988 7037
For support with healthy eating, growing your own food, and reducing food waste, contact the Brighton & Hove Food Partnership.
Call: 01273 431 700
Email: info@bhfood.org.uk
Visit: https://bhfood.org.uk/
For clear, practical advice for those facing mental health and money issues, visit Mental Health & Money Advice.
Visit: Mental health and money : Mental Health & Money Advice (mentalhealthandmoneyadvice.org)
Mental Health & Well-Being Support
Here’s a list of local services that offer support for your mental health and well-being, from emotional guidance to crisis care.
U OK provides signposting to local mental health and wellbeing support services, including talking therapies and mindfulness.
Call: 0808 196 1768
Visit: https://www.uok.org.uk
For those at risk of suicide or concerned about someone, visit Preventing Suicide in Sussex for guidance and support.
The Sussex Mental Healthline provides 24/7 support from registered clinicians.
Call: 0300 5000 101
The Mental Health Rapid Response Service offers crisis support for those in need of urgent mental health care.
Call: 0300 304 0078 (24 hours a day)
For confidential emotional support, available 24/7, you can reach the Samaritans.
Call: 116 123
Visit: https://www.samaritans.org/
The Carers Centre offers emotional support and advice for carers in Brighton & Hove.
Call: 01273 746222
Visit: https://www.thecarerscentre.org/
Call: 01273 746222
The carers hub provides information and support for carers in Brighton & Hove.
Visit: www.carershub.co.uk
Call: 01273 977000
This charity provides practical support, education, and advice for those facing poverty, poor living conditions, or social exclusion.
Visit: https://bucfp.org/
Call: 01273 671213 / 01273 601211
Email: welfarerights@bucfp.org
For community information in East Sussex, visit their website.
Visit: https://www.escis.org.uk/
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, contact Break Even for free support.
Visit: https://www.breakeven.org.uk/contact
Call: 01273 833 722
Email: info@breakeven.org.uk
RISE UK provides practical help for those affected by domestic abuse, including refuge accommodation.
Visit: riseuk.org.uk
Call:01273 622 822
Email: helpline@riseuk.org.uk
The LGBT Switchboard offers support services run by and for LGBT people in Brighton & Hove.
Call: 01273 234009
Email: helpline@switchboard.org.uk
Possibility People provides support and advice to disabled individuals, their families, friends, and carers.
Call: 01273 894050
Email: advice@possabilitypeople.org.uk
Specialist MS Support from Possibility People – 01273 894040.
Impact Initiatives supports young people (11+) and adults in the Brighton & Hove area.
Call: 01273 322940
To check if you’re eligible for benefits, you can use the following benefit calculators:
Benefits calculators – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) – https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators
Turn2us Benefits Calculator – https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/
Other Community Groups & Support
We’ve compiled a list of community groups that provide practical support, advice, and opportunities to connect with others.
The BMECP Resource Centre offers community services for the Black and Minority Ethnic community in Brighton & Hove.
The Brighton Mosque provides education and support for Muslims and the wider community.
Visit: https://brightonmosque.com/
Email: info@brightonmosque.com
Call: 01273 703284
The Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation uses football to engage and inspire people to get active, learn new skills, and improve their wellbeing.
Grace Eyre supports individuals with learning disabilities and autism to live the lives they want.
Visit: https://www.grace-eyre.org/
Call: 01273 201900
For further information or support from Gloji, please do not hesitate to email: support@gloji.co.uk or call: 0800 054 1190.
