 | What does it do?Services provided by Information and Advice
We can offer general information & advice on a wide range of issues, including: housing options, care and rights, welfare benefits, legal help, information and advice on care home issues, money matters, consumer and utility bill issues and many other areas. The service can also make referrals to other agencies and organisations for specialist help.
Free Legal Clinic and Will Writing Service
A legal clinic and will writing service provided by independent firms of solicitors is available by prior appointment. For further details contact the office on (01273) 720603. |
Who it is for: Older People | Where it is available: Local service covering: Brighton & Hove (East Sussex). Brighton, Hove and Portslade | How to access or apply for it: You can call and speak to an advisor on (01273) 720603 Monday-Friday 10.00am – 4.00pm or email us at IandA@ageconcern-bhp.org.uk. During busy periods, you can leave your details and an advisor will get back to you.
If you prefer to see someone face to face appointments can be arranged.
The Information and Advice Service at Age Concern Brighton Hove Portslade is situated at 29 – 31 Prestonville Road, Brighton (road by the launderette just off Seven Dials).
with thanks to FirstStop who have provided DCLG funding to part fund this service | Additional information: Local Advice Desks:
It is possible to see an advisor at one of our local Information and Advice services at various locations across the city.
Information and Advice Outreach Surgeries/Help Desks (as at September 2011)
HANGLETON covering post codes BN3 7,BN3 8 Refer to Sam Bond,
Hove Polyclinic Bus Route – 5a Last Tuesday in the month – Drop in Alongside the Local Pension Service and Access Point, 10.00 – 12.00
BRIGHTON/QUEENS PARK/EASTERN ROAD/CRAVEN VALE Covering Kemp Town Refer to Sam Bond who is working alongside Local Pension Service and Access Point for each session
The Crypt, St Georges Church, (near to the Royal Sussex County Hospital) Bus Route – 1a, 1b, 7, 14c, 25c, 37, 37b or 52, 57 Weekly – Every Tuesday - Drop in and appointment. Alongside the Local Pension Service and Access Point 14.00 – 16.00
PRESTON Refer to Chris Simpson
Tower House - London Road Bus Route 5 or 5a, rotating days in the first week of the month. By appointment only 10 - 12-30
PATCHAM Covering area of Patcham Refer to Chris Simpson
Patcham Library – Ladies Mile Road Bus Route – 5, 5a or 56 1st Friday of each month – Drop in and appointment 14.00 – 16.00
STANFORD AVENUE Covering area of Preston Park Refer to Chris Simpson
Stanford Avenue Methodist Church Brighton Bus Route 56. 3rd Wednesday of each month – Drop in 12.00 – 14.00
SALTDEAN Covering area of Saltdean Refer to Sam Bodn
St Martins Church – Longridge Avenue , Saltdean Bus Route -27 1st. Tuesday of the month – Drop in Alongside Access Point 10.00 - 12.00
MILE OAK Covering Mile Oak, Portslade Refer to Chris Simpson
Mile Oak Medical Centre – Chalky Road, Mile Oak Bus Routes 1 or 1a 2nd and 4th. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month-Drop in 10-00 – 12-00
NESTOR COURT Primarily for residents of the flats. Refer to Chris Simpson
Nestor Court, Preston Road. Bus routes 5 or 5A. First Friday of the month. Residents and by appointment only. 10-00 – 12-00
MOULSECOOMB LIBRARY Covering Moulsecoomb, Bevendean and Bates Estate. Refer to Chris Simpson
Moulsecoomb Library, Lewes Road. Bus Routes 49, 49A,23,24,25,28,38,38A. Last Thursday of the month. Drop in and appointment. Alongside Access Point. 10-00 – 12-00
WHITEHAWK LIBRARY Covering Whitehawk. Refer to Sam Bond
Whitehawk Library, The Wellsbourne Centre. Bus Route 1. First Friday of the month. Drop in and appointment. Alongside Access Point. 10-00 – 12-00
Information and Advice Outreach Surgeries/Help Desks (Printable PDF 192Kb)
Free Legal Clinic and Will Writing Service
A legal clinic and will writing service provided by independent firms of solicitors is available by prior appointment. For further details contact the office on (01273) 720603. | Classification(s): Legal & financial, Casework, advocacy & support, Information & options appraisal, Financial advice (benefits), Legal advice, Advocacy, Casework, Information, Signposting / gateway service | Info last updated: 16/11/2011. |
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