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This page contains useful links and tips for useful contacts for Brighton and Hove Children and Adults with physical or mental disabilities.  We acknowledge many other sources for information on these links - in particular AMAZE Brighton who have an excellent website where more information can be obtained:

                                http://www.amazebrighton.org.uk

We would appreciate you contacting us with additional links or information if you have any suggestion for inclusions or tips for others about getting the most out of the system for those with disabilities

My thanks to Laura for helping compile this page

Sports/social clubs        Leisure/Active holidays    Holidays    Respite Care     Useful Links   Freebies/Others

 

Sports and Social Clubs/Organisations

Name

Contact

Purpose

Brighton and Hove Albion Deaf FC

Roanna, 19a Stanford Avenue, Brighton, BN1 6GA

Football for people with hearing impairments

 

City Synergy

www.citysynergy.org.uk

citysynergy@yahoo.co.uk

07952 346 667

Sports and social club for people with visual impairments

Deaf Youth Club

Brighton Youth Centre on 01273 675 011

Football, table tennis, snooker and archery

 

Dolphins Disabled Swimming Club

01273 479 366

01273 307 647

Swimming for people with a physical disability or medical condition

Extend

Mary Batchoo at Aspirations Active on 01273 439 731

Music, movement and exercise classes to promote fun and group interaction

 

Goldfins

Chris Page on 01273 295180

Spiral swimming club for disabled people of all ages.

 

Marlin Disabled Swimming Club

01273 416 600

Swimming for people with disabilities

Multi sports Club

sports.info@brighton-hove.gov.uk

01273 292 724

Multi sports for adults with a disability

Seagulls Specials

01273 648 171

07919 051 848

Football for 5-21 year olds with learning disabilities

Special Task Force special-task-force@hotmail.com

Penfold Hall, Church Street, Steyning, West Sussex 

Youth Club for young people 12-25 in Steyning for those with and without disabilities.

Also programme for 18-25 year olds looking at socialising experiences as well as training elements to support their social needs

Spiral

www.spiralsussex.org.uk

info@spiralsussex.org.uk

01273 295 180

Sports and social club for young people (14+) and adults with learning disabilities

Sport for Choices

07786 238 168

Holiday activities for 8-16 year olds with visual impairments

 

Sussex Wasps Sports Club

secretary@swasps.org.uk

01273 701 235

Sports and social club for people (age 8+) with disabilities

Sussex Sonics

01273 307 505

07767 754 630

Basketball for people with disabilities

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Leisure 

818 Club

http://www.aultd.org/818Club.htm

01273 681058

Integrated club for adventurous 8 to18 year olds. One to one help available.

Activenture www.londonyouth.org.uk/activenture/index.html

 

Residential weeks /weekends for young people with special needs.

Adur Special Needs Project

http://www.adurspecialneedsproject.co.uk/

info@adurspecialneedsproject.co.uk

01273 441866

Respite playschemes for 5-18 year olds, integrated youth club 8-18 year olds, plus 18+ group in Shoreham

Adventure Unlimited

www.aultd.org
info@aultd.org
01273 681058

Adventurous activities such as canoeing & team initiatives plus sessions for special groups.

 

Blue Camel Club

http://www.carousel.org.uk/projects/clubs/

 

Part of Carousel; the club are for people with learning disabilities and their friends.

 

Brighton and Hove Inclusion Project (BHIP)

info@bhip.org.uk

01273 295533

Inclusive after school clubs, Saturday clubs and outreach support for other groups

Brighton Youth Centre

01273 675011

Mainstream activities for children and young people

 

Cherish

01273 295192

Holiday playscheme and term-time youth club for ages 12-25.

 

Carousel

www.carousel.org.uk

enquiries@carousel.org.uk

01273 234734

Integrated creative arts.

Direct Payments

Children's Disability Service on 01273 295 530

One-to-one activity/outing support for children.

 

Extratime at Hillside

zaextratime@yahoo.co.uk

05601 165 690

Special after school club & playscheme running at Hillside special school

 

Extratime at Woodingdean

Inclusive playscheme at Woodingdean Youth Centre.

 

Funplex

01273 690888
http://www.funplex.co.uk

Indoor Adventure Play Centre. Runs dedicated Special Needs session on Sunday mornings.

 

Honeycroft

www.honeycroft.org.uk

01273 220 323

Parent and toddler group and pre-school playgroup for children with special needs.

Life Cycle

www.lifecyclebrighton.com

lifecyclist@aol.com

01273 542425

Mobility solutions for people who want to cycle. Group and individual lessons

MenCap

www.mencap.org.uk

01273 234759

Promotes leisure activities and cash grants for holidays. At Community Base

Outreach

Children's Disability Service on 01273 295 530

One-to-one activity/outing support for children.

 

PHAB Club

01273 821789

Integrated social activities

 

Riding for the disabled (RDA)

01273 846136

Riding and driving carriages for the disabled.

 

Southdown Housing

01273 405800

Sensory room in Lewes

 

Sussex Lantern

info@bsblind.co.uk

01273 507251

Support and services for people with a visual impairment. Also has hydrotherapy pool for use by children with special needs.

 

Sweet Peas

http://www.sweetpeasbrighton.co.uk/index.php

01273 236366

Parent and toddler group for children with special needs.

Switched On Club

01273 771386

Computer skills and cookery for 11+ year olds

 

Wadurs

01273 263100

Aquatherapy sessions

 

Westows

01273 711944

Special needs sessions for play & football. Toddlers – 11 years.

 

Whoopsadaisy-next to Stanmer House www.whoopsadaisy.org

 

A holiday centre for physically disabled children, where they can enjoy a variety of facilities, which are not available during school holidays  or at weekends

 

Young Carers Project

01273 234045

Clubs and activities for children and young people who share the experience of living with someone who is ill or disabled.

 

 

 

 

Drusillas

http://www.drusillas.co.uk

info@drusillas.co.uk

01323 874100

Wildlife and adventure park

Fishers Farm

www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk

info@fishersfarmpark.co.uk

01403 700063

Wisborough Green, West Sussex

Sealife Centre

01273 604234

Offers a discount to disabled children

 

Tilgate Park (near Crawley)

01293 521168

Local council park. Animals, lakes, swings, café.

 

Washbrooks Farm

www.washbrooks.co.uk

01273 832201

 

King Alfred Leisure Centre

www.kingalfredleisure.co.uk

01273 290290

 

Prince Regent Swimming Pool

01273 685692

 

Meridian Leisure Centre

01273 588858

Softplay sessions for children in Peacehaven

 

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Holidays:

3H Fund

www.3hfund.org.uk
info@3hfund.org.uk

01892 547474

Subsidised group holidays for physically disabled children and young people.

Activenture

http://www.londonyouth.org.uk/activenture/index.html

01342 828215

Clubs and activity holidays for young disabled people aged 8 to 18, organised by London Youth.

BREAK

http://www.break-charity.org/

office@break-charity.org
01263 822161

Holidays in Norfolk for children and adults with learning disabilities.

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Respite Care:

Short Term Care

Children's Disability Service on 01273 295 530

10-18 year olds with severe learning difficulties and challenging behaviour

 

Tudor House

Children with learning disabilities (and physical disabilities)

 

Pioneer House (and day centre)

01273 295288

Adults with learning disabilities.

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Useful Links

Social Services Learning Disability Team

01273 295 550

 

Social Services Physical Disability Team

01273 295 710

 

AMAZE

http://www.amazebrighton.org.uk

info@amazebrighton.org.uk

01273 772289

Information, advice and support for parents of children and young people with special needs.

Daily Living Centre

dlc@brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

01273 296 132

Useful living aids with access to an Occupational Therapist.

Brighton and Hove Federation of Disabled People

General: bhfederation@bhfederation.org.uk

01273 208 934

Disability Advice Centre:

disabilityadvice@bhfederation.org.uk

01273 203 016

 

Action for Leisure

www.actionforleisure.org.uk

01926 650195

Information service about positive and inclusive play and leisure.

Artsline

www.artsline.org.uk
access@artsline.org.uk

0207 388 2227

Information on access to arts venues

Vitalise

www.vitalise.org.uk

 

Essential services for people with disabilities or visual impairments and carers.

After 16

www.after16.org.uk

Transition planning.

 

 

www.cafamily.org.uk

 

Advice, information and support.

Independent Living (Housing) Service

Hove Town Hall

01273 292 404

 

Jobbroker Service

jobbroker@scope.org.uk

01273 542 803

Provided by Scope for anyone with a disability or health issues wanting to enter work.

Brighton and Hove City Council

www.brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

 

East Sussex Special Needs webpage

www.eastsussex.gov.uk/Childrenandfamilies/specialneeds

 

West Sussex Special Needs webpage

www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/social-care-and-health/disabled-people/

 

 

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Freebies/Discounts etc.:

Nappies for children 4+ years

From health visitor or school nurse

 

Carers Emergency Alert Card

From AMAZE (in case you have an accident, someone will be alerted to care for your child – a pre-completed form)

 

Compass Card

From AMAZE:

  • allows child + adult carer + up to 3 others to swim free
  • allows child + friend (if no adult present) to swim free
  • allows carer/friend (if over 15) to go free at the Odeon
  • allows access to Saturday morning Children's Club at the Odeon

 

Theatre / Cinema Tickets

Most theatres and cinemas have some form of discount scheme which reduces the price for a person with disabilities and their carer. Do ask at the time of booking. Wheelchair spaces are also usually available for most theatres

 

Council Tax Reductions

Priory House, Hove Town Hall, council.tax@brighton-hove.gov.uk, 01273 291291 or  www.brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

Bus Passes

Priory House, Hove Town Hall or www.brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

Blue Badges

Blue Badge Section, Brighton Parking Information Centre, 64-65 North Road, Brighton, Bn1 1YD (01273 296 270) or www.brighton-hove.gov.uk

 

RADAR keys

From cityclean@brighton-hove.gov.uk or City Direct at Brighton or Hove Town Halls

 

Disability Living Allowance

Benefits Agency

www.dwp.gov.uk/lifeevent/benefits

 

 

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Last modified: 08/24/08