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COULD YOU BE A LAY ASSESSOR?
We are looking for people of 60+ to train to be Lay Assessors.
The role of the Lay Assessor is to visit people in their own homes to talk about the Home Care they receive on a day to day basis.
If you have one or two hours a week to spare this could be the rewarding work you are looking for.
The work is voluntary but all expenses incurred are reimbursed.
We are commissioned by Brighton & Hove City Council, Social Services Department to carry out this important work, and your contribution would be valued.
If this is of interest to you, why not contact us to find out more. Call Betty Davis on 01273 779888 or email betty.davis@sixtyplus.bh-impetus.org for more information.
A Tip on How To Use 'Buy One Get One Free' To Your Advantage
If you shop with a friend, neighbour or someone in the family and there are items that you both eat or use; 'buy one get one get one free' and split the cost to get the item for half price.Information, advice and support for Older People Please see our Contacts and Links page for details of more local organisations and services for older people.
Brighton Carers Centre provides information and support for people caring for a partner, relative or friend because they are ill, frail or have a disability. Often people don't recognise that they are carers - they're just doing what is needed. But caring can have a big impact on your life, your health, emotions, social life and finances. Don't be worried about asking for help - remember, you matter too! Phone for an appointment on 01273 234045.
Age Concern Brighton, Hove and Portslade have a range of information and advice services for older people, including: Legal matters, pensions advice, taxation and will-writing advice. Call 01273 720603 to make an appointment. They also offer counselling, crisis support and a range of exercise and social activities.
Brighton and Hove Lunch Clubs - our list of clubs is too long to fit on to the website. Please click here to download the list.
If you have a lunch club or other activity that may be of interest to older people, please email us with details so we can add it to our website.
