Could you be a Lay Assessor?
We are looking for people over 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 Jo Tulloch on 01273 779888 or email jo.tulloch@pf.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.
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 lunch clubs can be viewed on the News & Events page or downloaded as a PDF document. 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.
Jo Tulloch
01273 77988
The Pensioner
The autumn 2011 issue of Brighton & Hove’s Pensioner Action Journal is now available; please click here to view it.