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The government has set out proposals to reform the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in England in its schools white paper. On this page you’ll find what you need to know about the white paper and planned reforms.

The publication of a white paper does not change existing SEND law. Your child’s legal rights to support remain in place.

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What you need to know about the government’s schools white paper and planned reforms to special educational needs (SEN) in England.

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Connect to Work is an innovative employment programme funded by the Department for Work and Pensions and delivered by West Sussex County Council.

The programme supports people living with disabilities, individuals with long-term health conditions and those from disadvantaged backgrounds to find and stay in meaningful work.

Participation is voluntary and completely free. Eligible participants can receive up to 12 months of personalised support, including help with searching for a job, applications, interviews and settling into the workplace.

Connect to Work also supports people who are already employed but at risk of losing their job, helping them keep their position.

Across West Sussex, our programme aims to help 2,700 residents who are motivated and ready to work. We match each person with opportunities that fit their skills, experience and ambitions and support them every step of the way.

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Connect to Work is a new employment programme funded by the Department for Work and Pensions and delivered by West Sussex County Council.

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This website has been designed as a practical, flexible resource to support everyone working to reduce barriers to education. You don’t need to read it all at once; the site is structured so you can access the sections most relevant to your needs and the young people you work with. Sections within the website can be read individually and used as discrete documents.

At the heart of the site is the WARMTH Framework. Although the underlying reasons for young people not being in school may differ (such as absence or exclusion) the WARMTH framework is designed to be inclusive for all young people. The  Barriers to Education approach recognises the importance of positive and proactive interventions for all young people as these approaches will address the needs of the majority of young people. As Barriers to Education was formed in response to the unmet needs of the many young people struggling to attend school this focus has informed much of the guidance.

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PEACE Pathway - Eating Disorders & Autism developed from Clinical Experience

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What is PEACE?

PEACE is a Pathway for Eating disorders and Autism developed from Clinical Experience. Our research suggests that around 35% of people experiencing an eating disorder may may have autism spectrum condition (ASC), or present with high levels of autistic traits. We hope this pathway will support autistic people suffering with an eating disorder, their loved ones and their clinicians.

Help and Support

You are now part of the PEACE Community! Reach out and connect with others on one of our social pages below:

Are you a Researcher?

Welcome to the PEACE Community! We are always welcoming fellow researchers as we need more research to support this under-researched group. Check out the PEACE Lab's research here. Got a specific research question or want to get involved? Send us a message on our socials!

Resources

The PEACE Team made up from a group of wonderful clinicians and researchers have worked hard to create materials to support you! Check them out below, we hope you find them useful.

Our Book

Alongside this website, we've also written a book! Here you'll find even more information about the comorbidity, ways to adapt treatments and support recovery.
It's now available to buy on Amazon.

PEACE Blog

Have a read of our latest blog posts! Whether you want to read about someone's experiences, learn more about the comorbidity or explore nutritional recommendations, we hope you will find something that meets your needs!

Download presentations from the 2022 PEACE Pathway Conference

What is interoception, and why is it important?

BEACON is a brain imaging project looking at how the brain processes emotion and cognition in individuals with anorexia nervosa. We are also interested in how autistic characteristics affect these brain processes and how these processes change over time.

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WSCC Libraries - The Communication Library

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WSCC Libraries - The Communication Library

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Do you know a child or young person who has communication difficulties? Find out how you can reserve resources that can help, including simple flashcards, devices for recording personal messages, and specially adapted toys to help young children learn through play. Do you know a child or young person who has communication difficulties? Find out how you can reserve resources that can help, including simple flashcards, devices for recording personal messages,.... Sign your child up for a West Sussex Libraries card, find out more about this membership and our resources and services for children.

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Do Certain Sounds Make You Want to Rage? (Have you heard of Misophonia?)

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This website provide FAQs about misophonia, and a range of information for different users. If you know a child or young person with misophonia, our website provides information for parents and educators. And if you are a researcher or clinician, we are buliding a library of tests which will soon be available to help identify misophonia in adults, children and adolescents. To find out more about misophonia, watch a video by our colleague Natasha Daniels from AT Parenting Survival:

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"We were limited to where we could go because of his behaviour. He would accuse me of lying to him. He would wear me down and he would tell lies about me. If I asked him to brush his teeth, one day it would be ok, the next he would swear at me and refuse. He would spit at me, he punched holes in doors"

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Capa First Response | You are not alone - Capa First Response

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St John's College - Specialist College Brighton

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A new kind of charity

Carefree marries technology with community spirit to solve critical challenges:

We believe that caring for those who care is essential for the collective wellbeing of our society

Our goal is for every full-time unpaid carer to have access to a short break

Our vision is a world in which sharing resources for the common good becomes the norm

We bring the business and social sectors together to support the needs of unpaid carers:

We invite Hospitality Partners to donate accommodation with full control over the inventory

We enable Community Partners to refer registered carers and amplify the impact of their service

We provide carers with access to breaks in hotels throughout the UK

With every break, we move one step closer to our goal.

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Carefree transforms vacant accommodation into vital breaks for unpaid carers.

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Reaching Higher | Youth Charity | Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Centre, Selhurst Road, London, SE25 6XX

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Reaching Higher | Youth Charity | Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Centre, Selhurst Road, London, SE25 6XX

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Advice and support for families of young autistic children to care for their teeth and gums.

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4Sight Vision Support - Making a positive difference for those living with sight loss

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Making Theatre Accessible To All Head2Head Sensory Theatre is a registered special needs and disability theatre charity based in Oxted, Surrey. What's on For Families What's on For Schools Making Theatre Accessible To All Head2Head Sensory Theatre is a registered special needs and disability theatre charity based in Oxted, Surrey.

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WELCOME TO THINK18 For young adults with Learning Disabilities, aged 16 - 35. We run 8 activities each week on zoom including Dance, Drama, Singing, [...]

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Changing Lives Through Horses Programme — Westerlands

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SEND events - West Sussex County Council

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Activities and days out for disabled children | Disability charity Scope UK

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How to find fun leisure activities and cheap days out for disabled kids

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It’s important to think ahead when you are organising a day out with an autistic person. Here, we look at planning ahead, evidence of disability, eating out and the National Key Scheme.

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Eating difficulties | Disability charity Scope UK

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Eating difficulties for disabled children including acid reflux, swallowing (dysphagia) and sensory issues.

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Disabled Travel Advice - Extensive Advice on Accessible Travel, Mobility and Adaptive Equipment

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Holidays for Disabled | Expert Accessible Travel Advice & Guides - Disabled Travel Advice

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Find expert accessible travel advice for disabled travelers. Explore inclusive destinations, essential mobility equipment, and practical tips for stress-free holidays and everyday journeys. Your ultimate guide to accessible travel experiences!

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Accessibility information & FAQs for visiting WWT Arundel Wetland Centre in the South Downs National Park in West Sussex, England.

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Note: All beaches in the Adur and Worthing area are shingle (however, some sand may be revealed at full low tide).

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Beach wheelchairs - Adur & Worthing Councils

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Facilities for those with special assistance needs at Gatwick Airport. Information on what’s available at the terminal, and transport options.

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Yes, you can usually stay with your child in hospital. Staying in hospital can be frightening, particularly for children. They're suddenly in a very different.

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Reasonable adjustments for people with a learning disability in hospital

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The CEA Card is a national card scheme developed for UK cinemas that enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema.

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Grace Eyre - Ability, equality and independence

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We are one of the oldest and most innovative charities in the UK committed to supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health issues.

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Resource library for families - Speech and Language UK: Changing young lives

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Chris Packham helps autistic people connect with their friends and family in a new way.

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Just4Children - Just Helping Children

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Just4Children
Children's Charity

Just4Children is passionate about the relief of sickness
and preservation of health of children in the UK

Just4Children is passionate about the relief of sickness and preservation of health of children in the UK and Ireland by providing and assisting in the provision of grants to enable them to obtain medical treatment, therapies, living environments, equipment and holidays which would not otherwise be available to them.

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Lucas dreams to walk

Just4Children is fundraising to support Lucas aged 10 from Pontefract. Various therapies and specialist equipment will support Lucas physically and mentally to give him more independence and a better quality of life. Lucas is 10 years old from west Yorkshire. He was born at 38 weeks due to lack off oxygen resulting in a brain [...]

Millie's Physio Needs

Hi! My name is Millie, and I am nearly 3 years old. Well technically I am just over 2 and a half months old. I was born 3 months early and spent those 3 months in intensive care fighting for my life. Because I was born so early, I am deaf in both ears and [...]

Unlocking Harrison's Potential

Just4Children are raising funds to help Harrison attend Duke University in the USA to undergo Stem Cell Infusion to give him his best chance of reaching his potential. Harrison is our beautiful little 3 year old boy from Hoddesdon in Herts who has Cerebral Palsy. In November 2021 Harrison will be attending Duke University N.C [...]

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800,000 children or 1 in 20 under the age of 16 in the UK are disabled. Disabled children aged 0 -16 are the fastest growing group among the population of disabled people.

There are around 25,000 blind or partially sighted children between the ages of 0-16. Around half have additional disabilities and/or special educational needs.

There are more than 45,000 deaf children in the UK, plus many more who experience temporary hearing loss. Around half of all deaf children are born deaf, and the remaining half acquires deafness during childhood.

The annual cost of bringing up a disabled child is 3 times greater than that of bringing up a non-disabled child.

40% of disabled children in the UK live in poverty. This accounts for around 320,000 disabled children, and almost a third of those are classified as living in 'severe poverty'.

Households affected by disability are more likely to not be working, or working fewer hours. The level of worklessness is much higher for households with disabled children, with 38% of disabled children living in workless households, compared to 16% of all children.

84% of mothers of disabled children do not work, compared with 39% of mothers of non-disabled children. Only 3% of mothers of disabled children work full time and 13% work part time.

99.1% of disabled children live at home and are supported by their families, and only 1 in 13 disabled children receive a regular support service of any sort from their Local Authority.

According to a Contact a Family survey in 2012, 1 in 6 families (17%) with disabled children go without food, 1 in 5 (21%) go without heating, 1 in 4 (26%) go without specialist equipment or adaptations, and 86% go without leisure activities.

In 2014, a Scope report revealed that 69% of parents with disabled children have difficulty accessing local services for their children, and 90% were worried about cuts to the local services that they need.

It is estimated that around 748,000 children and young people aged 5 to 16 in Great Britain have a cognitive impairment or mental ill health. Around 78,000 of these have autistic spectrum disorders, around 132,000 have a learning disability, and 51,000 have mental ill health.

Children with a learning disability are often socially excluded and 8 out of 10 children with a learning disability.

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We are a parent-led registered charity providing support for children and young people who have Down syndrome living in Surrey and West Sussex. Run by families for families, we provide a range of specialist services for babies, toddlers, children, teenagers and young adults.

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We are a Surrey based charity providing exceptional support and specialist services for children and young people who have Down syndrome. We support families too by providing guidance, advice and friendship. By raising awareness about Down syndrome we also raise expectations about what our children and young people can achieve.

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Guide Dogs: Providing mobility for the blind and partially sighted. Supporting research, raising awareness and campaigning for the visually impaired

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Sandie will help a deaf person to stop feeling isolated and alone. She'll become their ears, and their best friend too. You can sponsor Sandie from just £3 a month.

How we change deaf people's lives and how you can help

Eat 'al fresco' at The Grange, Saunderton

Take a deep breath and unwind in the heart of the Chiltern Hills. Enjoy a wholesome and delicious meal at The Grange Courtyard & Terrace, or drop in for a picnic at Little Grange Café - open every day from 9am to 4pm. And of course, dogs on leads are welcome!

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Our Supporter Promise

With your support, we commit to helping more deaf people every year. We promise to spend your donations effectively and we pride ourselves on not using aggressive fundraising techniques.

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Sandie will help a deaf person to stop feeling isolated and alone. She'll become their ears, and their best friend too. You can sponsor Sandie from just £3 a month. How we change deaf people's lives and how you can help Take a deep breath and unwind in the heart of the Chiltern Hills.

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Movement Matters is managed by the Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) UK Committee who are committed to sharing research findings in an accessible format for everyone. For more informat…

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ADHD Aware is a small charity based in Brighton which has been run by volunteers for about a decade, supporting adults impacted by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). With this website, we aim to offer peer support for adult ADHD both locally and nationally.

We hold a programme of regular sessions each month, as well as new private support group programmes, all booked through Eventbrite and which take place on Zoom and "in the room":

A Peer Support Drop-in and ADHD topic Group Discussion for adults with ADHD; as well as

Support for partners; and

For parents of children, young people and also young adults.

We organise the drop-in support groups so that we can all relax in the company of people who understand one-another. We share information and ideas with the chance to speak confidentially. The facilitated discussion groups are an opportunity for our members to come together and share information, advice and personal experiences around an agreed topic, with the potential to tackle some of the core issues of living with ADHD.

For more detailed information about all our peer support sessions and social media and how to join them, join our mailing list and check out our monthly newsletter which you can receive by signing up for our mailing list.  You will also see an events calendar on this website which lists all of our upcoming sessions which are open for enrolment.  For more information about our drop-ins and other support group meetings, please see the Support Group Meetings pages.

Our aim is to help our members to feel that they are not alone and that they have a place to go for shared experience and forming relationships with like-minded people.

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ADHD Aware - Support for Adult ADD, ADHD - ADHD Aware

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ADHD Aware is an organisation offering support for adults impacted by ADHD and ADD. Information, news and a calendar of events

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ADHD Aware is a small charity based in Brighton which has been run by volunteers for about a decade, supporting adults impacted by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). With this website, we aim to offer peer support for adult ADHD both locally and nationally.

We hold a programme of regular sessions each month, as well as new private support group programmes, all booked through Eventbrite and which take place on Zoom and "in the room":

A Peer Support Drop-in and ADHD topic Group Discussion for adults with ADHD; as well as

Support for partners; and

For parents of children, young people and also young adults.

We organise the drop-in support groups so that we can all relax in the company of people who understand one-another. We share information and ideas with the chance to speak confidentially. The facilitated discussion groups are an opportunity for our members to come together and share information, advice and personal experiences around an agreed topic, with the potential to tackle some of the core issues of living with ADHD.

For more detailed information about all our peer support sessions and social media and how to join them, join our mailing list and check out our monthly newsletter which you can receive by signing up for our mailing list.  You will also see an events calendar on this website which lists all of our upcoming sessions which are open for enrolment.  For more information about our drop-ins and other support group meetings, please see the Support Group Meetings pages.

Our aim is to help our members to feel that they are not alone and that they have a place to go for shared experience and forming relationships with like-minded people.

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ADHD Aware - Support for Adult ADD, ADHD - ADHD Aware

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​We want to improve facilities at the Aldingbourne Country Centre for people with learning disabilities and / or autism.

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​Making a difference to the people we support to ensure everyone has a choice and lives an independent life.

Support Services​
​Supporting adults with learning disabilities to live independent lives with tailored care and support in their community.

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Aldingbourne Trust Supporting people with learning disabilities and / or autism to live independent lives. We provide real skills, care, jobs and we believe in strong partnerships between social enterprise and charity fundraising to give the people we su

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Help us raise funds

​We want to improve facilities at the Aldingbourne Country Centre for people with learning disabilities and / or autism.

Peoples Stories

​Making a difference to the people we support to ensure everyone has a choice and lives an independent life.

Support Services​
​Supporting adults with learning disabilities to live independent lives with tailored care and support in their community.

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Supporting people with disabilities and carers living in West Sussex to find the right job.

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Learning disability and autism social care at Dimensions

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"A down to earth advice from one parent to another, great read." - Zoe Wilson, Children and Young People's lead, OCD-UK

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Parenting OCD: Down to Earth Advice From One Parent to Another By Claire Sanders.

"A down to earth advice from one parent to another, great read." - Zoe Wilson, Children and Young People's lead, OCD-UK

When your child has OCD your world can turn upside down and inside out. Claire Sanders has been managing her son's severe OCD for more than 8 years and, although there are no quick fixes, she has learnt a few tips along the way. These cover what is involved in getting a diagnosis, what to expect in therapy, how to cope with panic attacks, how it might affect the rest of your family and how you might feel as a parent. She talks with honesty and humour about these and many other aspects of her son's illness providing practical advice and insight from one parent to another. This is a must-read for any parent or carer who has a child with OCD. It is the equivalent of a comforting chat with a friend who has been through it all before and can reassure you that you are not alone.

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Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers (21 Dec. 2014)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1849054789
Product Dimensions: 14 x 1.2 x 21.6 cm

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A community fridge is a space that brings people together to share food, meet up, learn new skills and prevent fresh food from going to waste. They're open to all and anyone can share or take food, including surplus from supermarkets, local food businesses, producers, households and gardens. Fridges are run by community groups in shared spaces such as schools, community centres and shops. There are over 700 fridges across the UK (and counting).

The Community Fridge Network is coordinated by Hubbub and brings together all UK based groups running a community fridge. It enables them to share knowledge, skills, ask questions and provide support to each other. Through the network we also offer free, comprehensive guidance on how to set up a fridge as well as tools covering everything you need, from posters to health and safety templates and more.

Stirring the pot for positive change

Community fridges are a tried and tested way of reducing the environmental impact of food waste. Every year, the UK bins a shocking 6.4 million tonnes of edible food-worth a staggering £21 billion (WRAP, 2023). And if food waste were a country, it would be the third biggest emitter of greenhouse gases globally. Across the growing network, each fridge redistributes between one and four tonnes of surplus food per month, making the collective impact of the network huge.

However, they also do so much more: all across the UK, fridges have become the centre of the community. As well as stopping good food from going to waste, people can also take part in other activities, learning new skills such as how to grow or cook food, or simply drop in for a chat. In 2024 we supported over 100 community fridge sites to expand their offer to include community meals and cooking and growing workshops. In the context of rocketing food prices and widespread loneliness, many community fridges have also become a lifeline and valuable meeting place at the heart of their community.

Check out our Community Fridges in action

Stock your fridge to switch on another?

We've been brewing up something exciting with the Community Fridge Network, Camden Town Brewery and BrewGooder.

You can find a special, limited edition beer, the 'Fridge Filla', exclusively in Co-op stores, between 18th May 2024 and 18th May 2025. Each purchase will contribute a donation to the Community Fridge Network, supporting ten existing fridges to do more for their community. This is the Community Fridge's first collab with a product on supermarket shelves - we can't beer-lieve it!

Ps. This is what it looks like. It's a tropical IPA with notes of mango and pineapple. Drink responsibly, and enjoy!

What difference did we make?

Since our first Community Fridge opened its doors in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, the network has now expanded to over 700 fridges.

In 2024:

the network saved over 10,438 tonnes of food from waste

equivalent to shared 24 million meals worth of food

787,251 people visited their local fridge (totalling over 3 million visits!)

But the impact extends beyond numbers. The groups who manage the fridges have:

created social connections

reduced isolation

empowered communities

We've witnessed a positive transformation in awareness and behaviors, as individuals embrace sustainable practices and take pride in being part of a movement against food waste.

Find a Community Fridge near you

Check out our interactive map to find your nearest Community Fridge. Get involved, visit your local fridge, drop by to share any surplus food (or pick some up). Or learn about other ways to keep food from going to waste.

Funding opportunities

We've currently have two types of funding available for Community Fridges

Find out more using the links below
Food Hubs Funding Investment Fund Funding
Join the Community Fridge Network

Thinking of setting up a community fridge in your area? Join our network and learn how easy it can be. Together, we're not just saving food; we're building stronger, more connected communities.

Curious to know more about Hubbub?

At Hubbub, we want to see a world where everyone makes choices that are good for the environment. Check out what we do and the difference we're making.

Are you a business that wants to collaborate?

Got your own challenge or idea for a project? We love to hear it, let's talk!

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A Community Fridge brings people together to eat, connect, learn new skills and reduce food waste. Find a fridge near you or get support to set one up.

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We are on a mission to eliminate hunger and food waste through the redistribution of quality surplus food. Likewise, to provide a framework for food rescue that can be replicated.

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Thought-Full (West Sussex Mental Health Support Teams) - e-wellbeing

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For schools working with Thought-Full, we offer a range of support including short-term interventions for children experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Follow the link and complete the form if you would like to request support.

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The Priority Services Register (PSR) is free to join. It helps utility companies, including energy suppliers, electricity, gas and water networks like us to look after customers who have extra communication, access or safety needs. It helps us tailor our services to support households who need extra help with everyday energy matters like bills, and also in the unlikely event of a power cut, gas or water supply interruption.

We're working together to make sure that your property receives all the support services covered by the Priority Services Register. By telling us once, we update your PSR request with your energy supplier (the company you pay your bills to) and your regional network companies including electricity, gas and water.

The PSR promise is made by all participating energy companies in England, Wales and Scotland. We will always follow privacy laws and your PSR information will never be used for marketing.

If you already know which company delivers your electricity or gas, just click on the links below for extra information and to register.

Or if you are unsure, just enter your postcode above to find out and be directed to your electricity and gas company.

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The PSR - The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free UK wide service which provides extra advice and support, including when there's an interruption to your electricity or gas supply - PSR

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The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free UK wide service which provides extra advice and support, including when there's an interruption to your electricity or gas supply.

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Lockabox | Lock Boxes for Medicines, Food and Home Safety

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Lockabox Lock boxes for secure, hygienic storage of medicines, food, and tech at home or in shared spaces. Made In Britain® since 2016.

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The significance of SEMH in education is paramount as it can significantly impact a student's ability to learn, socialise, and succeed academically.

There are many areas of a child or young person's life that can be impacted by SEMH in school settings. These can include:

Academic Performance

Social Skills Development

Emotional Wellbeing

Behaviour Management

Life Skills Development

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The Best UK School Guide: Easy to Use, Built for Parents. Clearly presented information on all UK Primary, Secondary and Independent schools.

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We operate an open referral system. This means that anyone can refer to our service with the permission of parents and carers.

We accept referrals for children up to the age of 3 years 6 months at the date of referral.

Children who attend an early years setting for 30 hours or more a week, attend a specialist local authority early years setting or have received Portage from another service will not meet our eligibility criteria.

Portage team contact details and referral form

Following a referral, a Portage co-ordinator will visit you and your child to explain in detail what is involved before any commitment is agreed. It will also be an opportunity for you to find out about the support Portage offers and ask questions.

Together, we will decide whether it is appropriate for your child to be added to the waiting list for home visits. It is the family's choice whether to use the Portage service if it is offered.

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West Sussex Portage Service - West Sussex County Council

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The early years home-visiting educational service for children with additional support needs.

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(IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice

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Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities are entitled to support with their education. Follow the links below to find out more and to access our free guides, resources and template letters - if you can’t find the answer to your question, please visit our services page and consider contacting our helplines to speak with one of our trained volunteer advisers.

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(IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice

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Click to download: Asking the LA to provide alternative education for children out of school due to permanent exclusion (model letter 22a) Click to download: Asking the LA to provide alternative education for children who are unable to attend school (model letter 22b) Click to download: Asking the LA to provide alternative education for children who do not have a school place (model letter 22c)
When should my local authority provide alternative education?

If your child is of compulsory school age but is not receiving education because:

illness is preventing them from being able to attend school

they have been permanently excluded from school, or

for any other reason

then under section 19 of the Education Act 1996, your local authority (LA) has a legal duty to secure suitable, full-time alternative education for them.

This education must be full-time unless a reduced level of education would be in your child's best interests because of their physical or mental health.

It must also be suitable for your child's age, ability, aptitude, and special educational needs (SEN).

You can request for your LA to provide alternative education, using these model letters to help you. You should use the letter template which reflects the reason your child is out of school.

The date by which the LA will have to provide full-time education for your child will depend on the reason they are unable to attend school.

Model letter 22a should be used if your child is out of school because they have been permanently excluded.

Education must be provided from the sixth school day after the exclusion. Please note that for fixed term exclusions/suspensions of more than five school days, it is your child's school (not the LA) that must provide the suitable, alternative education.

Model letter 22b should be used if your child is out of school because they are unable to attend at present. This could be because of health needs such as illness or anxiety, or for any other reason they are unable to attend.

Education must be provided as soon as it is clear that your child will be away from school for 15 days or more (whether these days have occurred one after the other, or at separate points over the school year), and at the latest by the sixth day of the absence.

If you have concerns about whether a child or young person should be learning in person or remotely, for reasons relating to their or a family member's clinically extreme vulnerability, you should discuss this as soon as possible with the medical professionals involved and the setting.

Model letter 22c should be used if your child is out of school because they do not have a school place.

For children with no school place, education must be provided immediately.

Your request will be strengthened if you can send evidence in support of it. This could include a letter from the head teacher confirming a permanent exclusion, or confirmation of the health issues preventing your child from being able to attend school, such as a letter from your child's GP or other medical or mental health practitioner. Medical evidence could also include appointment cards, prescriptions, or notes of previous consultations, including from the NHS App.

You should also include details of your child's SEN and the provision that will be required in order for the alternative education provision to be suitable. If your child is receiving SEN support, their school should have been keeping records of the support in place for them, so you can attach these with your request if you have copies. If you do not have copies, you can set out your child's special educational needs and the required provision within your request.

If your child has an EHC Plan, you should attach a copy of this with your request. You should also be aware that the LA must ensure the special educational provision set out in your child's EHC plan continues to be delivered while they are out of school, under section 42, Children and Families Act 2014.

If you need further evidence which could be provided by your child's school (such as SEN Support plans, their attendance record, or disciplinary record), you can make a request to the school for a copy of your child's education record.

Keep a copy of your letter so that you have a record of your contact with the LA.

Who should I write to?

You should write to your home LA even if your child is registered at a school in a different LA.

You should write to the most senior person at the LA, usually called the Director of Children's Services. You can find the contact details for the Director of Children's Services at each LA here.

What happens next?

There is no set deadline for the LA to respond to your request, but it should do so as soon as possible, taking into account the timescales outlined above.

If you do not get a reply to your request after five working days, or if you need further advice, you can book an advice line appointment with IPSEA.

Complaints

If despite a request to do so, the LA does not make any suitable arrangements for alternative education for a child who cannot attend school, it will be in breach of its legal duties and you could consider making a complaint.

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has issued a report explaining the duty to provide alternative education.

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Asking the local authority to arrange alternative education: Model letter 22

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These model letters can be used to help you make a request for alternative education.

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When it comes to choosing a nursery, school or college for your child or young person with an EHCP, the process is a very different one to those without. Whilst it can at times be a more complicated process (depending on the type of setting you are considering or whether they have a space or not), the information contained in this page will help you navigate the process and explain the various options.

Before we start there are a couple of things worth noting:

1. Where the text uses the word 'must', it refers to a statutory requirement under primary legislation, regulations or case law. The local authority (LA) cannot ignore it.

2. In West Sussex the LA is represented by SENAT (Special Educational Needs Assessment Team), but it will usually be the Planning Coordinator (PC) you will liaise with.

3. Not all the decisions will be made by the PC and decisions about placements are not usually made by one singular person. If you disagree with a decision, it may be helpful to remember that your disagreement is likely to be with the LA, not a singular person (especially where there is a lack of available or suitable places).

When do we need to think about choosing a new setting?

There are generally 3 circumstances where you will be asked to let the local authority know which setting (nursery, school, college for example) you feel would be suitable for your child or young person (CYP). This is generally known as 'preference'.

1. When you receive your Draft EHC plan. You will be asked to complete a preference form to be returned within 15 days to your Planning Coordinator (along with any change requests to the EHC plan itself). By completing and returning this, you are formally requesting that the LA name your preference in the EHC plan. Even if you would like your child or young person to remain in their mainstream setting, you will need to let your Planning Coordinator know as they will have to consult with the school (see further down for what this means).

2. Where a child or young person is needing to change setting due to their age(known as Age Phase Transition). You will generally receive a letter from SENAT (the dept responsible for the EHCP) in the summer term (before their last year starts)

3. Where the LA is considering amending an EHC plan following an Annual Review (Send Regulations 2014 section 22)

What are the different types of settings?

It can help to know what the different types of education settings are (such as nurseries, schools and colleges) as the process can vary slightly depending on the type.

The first consideration is the category of control (who has ownership/ responsibility)-

1. Those controlled by a local authority ("LA") - referred to as maintained - ("maintained by a local authority");

2. Those controlled by the Secretary of State - referred to generically as Academies;

3. Those which are neither of the above, which are usually controlled by private contracts between the parties. Generally referred to as Independent.

Within these categories there are then different types of educational settings:

Mainstream settings

Mainstream settings with Special Support Centres (SSCs) or units

Special Schools (including nurseries, post 16)

Non-maintained Special Schools - all charitable foundations and "not for profit". (This type of school can take a mixture of children and young people with and without EHC plans but in practice almost 100% of their pupils are publicly funded through EHC plans)

Section 41 Independent schools - These are independent special schools which have been approved by the Secretary of State under section 41 of the Children and Families Act ("CAFA") 2014 as schools which a parent or young person can request to be named in an EHC plan. This means parents or young people have a right to request this type of school is named in an EHC plan in the same way they can request a maintained school.

Non section 41 independent schools - these are mostly controlled by charities (and therefore, "not for profit") but there are some private "for-profit" owners. Due to their independence their SEN provision will be very different school to school. They include prep schools, public schools, and private nurseries (early years provision). Some private schools are registered as "specially organised to make provision with pupils for SEN". However, for legal purposes independent schools are neither special nor mainstream, but all simply "independent"

Private post-16 institutions. These may or may not have opted for section 41 approved status

What type of schools do we have the right to request?

Because the EHC plan is a legal document, once a setting is named in Section I, the setting itself has a duty to admit (if one of those on the list below in blue) and the local authority have a duty to ensure that provision written in the EHC plan is given.

The LA will therefore want to make sure that they name the right setting and they have certain legal criteria that must be considered before being able to do this (we will look at these considerations further on).

When a draft EHC plan is issued, the LA must give parents or the young person notice of your right to request the local authority to secure that a particular school or other institution is named in the EHC plan.

However this 'right' only applies where that setting is one of the following:

a maintained school;

a maintained nursery school;

an Academy;

an institution within the further education sector in England;

a non-maintained special school;

an institution approved by the Secretary of State under section 41

CAFA 2014 section 38

What if the setting we want is not on this list?

If the placement you prefer is not on the above list then you can only request the LA to consider it as they are not under the same duty.

It may be helpful to understand the type of school you are considering so you know what you can and cannot expect. You can find information about schools through the GOV.UK site Get Information about Schools

A note about mainstream school

If you believe that a maintained nursery, mainstream school or mainstream post-16 institution would be suitable for your child or young person (even if that is with a lot of additional support), then once the LA have your request, they must secure that the plan provides for this, unless that is incompatible with-

(a) the wishes of the child's parent or the young person, or

(b) the provision of efficient education for others.

Note: Cost is not one of the main considerations. An exception to (b) can only be made if it can be shown that there are no reasonable steps that the setting or the local authority could take to prevent the incompatibility.
CAFA 2014 section 33

Do the LA have to name my preference?

There are generally 2 steps the LA must take if they receive your preference and it is one of the list above. We will break these down and explain these in more detail.

1. Check if there are any 'conditions'.

If the nursery, school, college is one of those named above, the local authority must secure that the EHC plan names the school or other institution specified in the request, unless one of these following conditions applies:

It is unsuitable for the age, ability, aptitude or special educational needs of the child or young person concerned, or

The attendance of the child or young person at the requested school or other institution would be incompatible with

the provision of efficient¹ education for others², or

the efficient use of resources³

¹ Efficient education means providing for each child or young person a suitable, appropriate education in terms of their age, ability, aptitude and any special educational needs they may have.

² Where a local authority is considering the appropriateness of an individual institution, 'others' is intended to mean the children and young people with whom the child or young person with an EHC plan will directly come into contact on a regular day-to-day basis.

³ The 'efficient use of resources' condition really applies to the cost to the LA of a CYP attending attending (including transport and extra therapies

2. If one or more conditions occur

Where any of these conditions apply, the LA must secure that the EHC plan -

Names a school or other institution which the LA thinks would be appropriate for the child or young person or

Specifies the type of school or other institution which the LA thinks would be appropriate for the child or young person.

However, before doing this, the local authority must (if it has not already done so) consult-

(a) the governing body, proprietor or principal* of any school or other institution the authority is considering having named in the plan, and

(b) if that school or other institution is maintained by another local authority, that authority

Response from the consultation should be received within 15 days

*Consultation must be done formally by the LA with the governors and so on, even if the Senco or a teacher of the school have directly discussed things with you.

3. What does this all mean?

In a nutshell the LA must name your preference (as long as it is a school within the list above) unless any of the conditions exist (like the inefficient use of resources / education of others etc).

If they do then the LA has a duty to consult with other schools and must name a school (or type of school) they think would be appropriate.

Consultation must be done formally by the LA, even if the school have directly discussed things with you and agreed or disagreed to make a place available. It is the decision of the Governors - NOT the Senco, receptionist or a teacher (although they will likely be consulted by t he governors).

A special note about Independent Special Schools and Special Post 16 institutions

For an Independent Special School or Special Post 16 Institution to be named on an EHC plan it must first have had approval by the Secretary of State for that purpose.

What happens if I don't request a particular setting

This section applies where no request is made to a local authority to secure that a particular school or other institution is named in an EHC plan (within the required notice period (i.e. 15 days).

(2) The local authority must secure that the plan -

(a) names a school or other institution which the local authority thinks would be appropriate for the child or young person concerned, or

(b) specifies the type of school or other institution which the local authority thinks would be appropriate for the child or young person.

(3) Before securing that the plan names a school or other institution under subsection (2)(a), the local authority must consult

(a) the governing body, proprietor or principal of any school or other institution the authority is considering having named in the plan, and

(b) if that school or other institution is maintained by another local authority, that authority.

(4) The local authority must also secure that any changes it thinks necessary are made to the draft EHC plan.

(5) The local authority must send a copy of the finalised EHC plan to-

(a) the child's parent or the young person, and

(b) the governing body, proprietor or principal of any school or other institution named in the plan.

What if the LA agree with my preference but the school refuse?

Many of the special schools and SSCs are at full capacity and although they may specialise in a particular area of SEN that would be appropriate for your child or young person, they refuse to provide a place.

Schools are also known to refuse to offer a place due to an incompatibility with the current cohort.

Under the CAFA 2014 and the Code of Practice 2015, the LA should name the school on the EHC plan, (if it is one of the listed types that allows this) unless there is incompatibility (i.e one of the conditions mentioned above). Incompatibility can only be established where a full consultation has taken place and consideration made as to whether any reasonable adjustments can be made to remove the incompatibility.

There should be a record of what the LA have considered and the reasons for that particular adjustment not being considered as reasonable. You will have the right to ask your Planning Coordinator for the details of these considerations, especially if you are going to have to go to appeal or mediation.

Things to consider

Mainstream may not have been appropriate without an EHCP, but with the provision within an EHCP, your child or young person may be able to stay in mainstream and do well.

Fully Independent schools (non 41 schools) don't have the same duty for SEND as they do not have to follow the SEND Code of Practice. All schools have a duty under the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments for those who meet the disability criteria.

Where summer holidays fall within any part of the EHCNA / EHCP process, adjustments to the timeframes may be made. However, as most schools are closed over this time, we would advise where possible to do some forward planning and start to have conversations with any schools being considered. Not all schools will allow visits until the EHCP is agreed, however you can send them paperwork in advance (i.e. EP report and so on).

If communication fails and/ or you are not able to reach a satisfactory conclusion, then you may need to consider mediation or Appealing to the SEND Tribunal. For more information please see our appeals pages. This can be a very lengthy process so good communication is to be encouraged as far as possible.

Checklist

Is the school you would like, on the list of schools that the LA must secure is named on the EHC plan?

Have you let the LA know the school you would like named?

Have you spoken with the school itself to see if they can meet need / offer a place?

Does the preferred school meet any of the conditions that mean the LA do not have to name it? (do you agree with these)?

Have you chatted / seen the school that the LA are suggesting?

Post 16

Below is a list of Schools and colleges offering Post-16 Education. For further information and advice about Post-16 support, please go to the Child& Young Person (CYP) Home Page.

List of Schools and Colleges offering Post-16 Education

Please note that this list of post-16 providers in West Sussex is not an exhaustive list

The exact wording can be found in the Children and Families Act 2014, point 39

Where to look for schools and Colleges

School List Page

Click on the button to take you to our school list page to search for schools, colleges & SSCs

Schools and Colleges offering Post-16 Education
Here's a list of post-16 providers in West Sussex (please note that it is not an exhaustive list):

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Choosing a new placement (with an EHC plan)

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When it comes to choosing a nursery, school or college for your child or young person with an EHCP, the process is a very different one to those without. Whilst it can at times be a more complicated process (depending on the type of setting you are considering or whether they have a space or...

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The SNJ/DfE SEND system Flow Charts - Special Needs Jungle

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Our SNJ flow charts of the SEND system we co-produced with the Department for Education show how to navigate an EHC Needs Assessment and more

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You can download our SEND system Flow charts from here.

Our Flow charts cover:

SEND System as a whole: SEN Support, Applying for an EHC Needs Assessment, Conducting an EHC Needs Assessment, Appealing to the SEND Tribunal. These are available with a blue background, with a white background or as individual sheets

SEN Support Flow Chart

Annual Review Flow Chart

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Choosing a school - West Sussex County Council

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Information about different types of school for children with special educational needs and disabilities SEND.

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School Guide | Local Authority Information for West Sussex

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GROVE | Neurodivergent Mentoring & Education

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Gig Buddies - Gig Buddies - volunteering made easy

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What is Gig Buddies?

Gig Buddies is a project by the charity Stay Up Late dedicated to helping people with learning disabilities overcome loneliness and live the lives they want.

We pair them with a volunteer who shares their interests, which may be music, sport, culture, eating out, being in nature or anything they choose. Our belief is that the answers to most of our problems lie in our communities and Gig Buddies works to unleash that community spirit.

Since starting Gig Buddies in 2013 there are now over 20 projects in eight countries (including Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Germany.) Find out where they all are here Gig Buddies In Other Places.

We don't organise separate events for people with learning disabilities, instead we link people into existing activities and live events. That can be parkruns for runners or club nights for ravers. The range of events the buddies go to are endless. From local open mics to massive music festivals, from unknown singers in tiny venues through to worldwide megastars in stadiums.

Our mission focuses on creating fun and engaging experiences that foster genuine friendships and community involvement.

We believe that everyone should have people in their lives who aren't paid to be there, people who are friends and enjoying hanging out together. That's what Gig Buddies is all about.

How Does Gig Buddies Work?

People with learning disabilities, and autistic people, are matched with a volunteer and they then decide together what they're going to get up to.

Volunteers receive training and ongoing support.

The core principles of Gig Buddies

Culture: Enjoying new experiences and passions together.

'A gig' is whatever your 'gig' is.

Leadership: People with learning disabilities being able to decide how to lead their lives without being told what time to go to bed.

Community Life: Being actively involved and feeling safe and welcome in the community.

Friendship: Building lasting friendships with people who love spending time with you, and share the same interests.

Join us to make a positive impact and join our community of Gig Buddies, changing things for the better, one gig at a time.

Culture: Enjoying new experiences and passions together.

'A gig' is whatever your 'gig' is.

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Gig Buddies: a proven fun way to end loneliness - Gig Buddies

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Life can be challenging sometimes, and when there's more than one hurdle, it can be hard to know where to start. The Going Local social prescribing service gives you a safe place to talk at length about any worries that might be affecting your health and wellbeing and find out about what support is available in your community.

You can access Going Local by speaking with your GP surgery and asking for a social prescribing referral, or by completing the form below:
Get support
Once we've received your referral one of our social prescribers will contact you to arrange a session to talk through any of your concerns or issues. We are there to listen. Our highly trained social prescribers will then be able to help you get the right advice and to navigate local support services that could benefit you.

You might be worried about your housing and financial situation, or perhaps you're keen to find out about local courses or discover a new interest. Whatever you are looking to change in your life, we can use our in-depth community knowledge to help you focus on what matters most and take the steps to making those positive changes.

We are currently working with the following GP surgeries:
Adur GP surgeries:

The Manor Practice, Southwick

Harbour View Healthcare (Pond Rd & Downsway), Shoreham-by-Sea

Northbourne Medical Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea

Ball Tree Surgery, Sompting

Ball Tree Surgery (Kingfisher Branch), Lancing

The Orchard Surgery, Lancing

New Pond Row Surgery, Lancing

Worthing GP surgeries:

Victoria Road Surgery

Worthing Medical Group (Heene Road and Shelley Road)

Lime Tree Surgery (Durrington, Findon and Phoenix)

St Lawrence Surgery

Selden Medical Centre

The Strand Medical Centre

The Barn Surgery

Cornerways Surgery

Broadwater Medical Centre

If you would like to find out more about Going Local and our approach to social prescribing, please contact the team:

"Going Local has given me a new lease of life - I felt isolated and didn't know where to turn. Now that my worries are being dealt with, I feel more confident and ready to move forward with my life."

Video: Phil's Going Local Story Video: Carol's Going Local Story Video by The King's Fund: How Social Prescribing can help you
Debs Taylor: The impact of social prescribing on people and communities See also: External websites: Back to top Back to top

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Going Local: Social Prescribing - Adur & Worthing Councils

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Life can be challenging sometimes, and when there's more than one hurdle, it can be hard to know where to start. The Going Local social prescribing service gives you a safe place to talk at length about any worries that might be affecting your health and wellbeing and find out about what support is available in your community.

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Life can be challenging sometimes, and when there's more than one hurdle, it can be hard to know where to start. The Going Local social prescribing service gives you a safe place to talk at length about any worries that might be affecting your health and wellbeing and find out about what support is available in your community.

You can access Going Local by speaking with your GP surgery and asking for a social prescribing referral, or by completing the form below:
Get support
Once we've received your referral one of our social prescribers will contact you to arrange a session to talk through any of your concerns or issues. We are there to listen. Our highly trained social prescribers will then be able to help you get the right advice and to navigate local support services that could benefit you.

You might be worried about your housing and financial situation, or perhaps you're keen to find out about local courses or discover a new interest. Whatever you are looking to change in your life, we can use our in-depth community knowledge to help you focus on what matters most and take the steps to making those positive changes.

We are currently working with the following GP surgeries:
Adur GP surgeries:

The Manor Practice, Southwick

Harbour View Healthcare (Pond Rd & Downsway), Shoreham-by-Sea

Northbourne Medical Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea

Ball Tree Surgery, Sompting

Ball Tree Surgery (Kingfisher Branch), Lancing

The Orchard Surgery, Lancing

New Pond Row Surgery, Lancing

Worthing GP surgeries:

Victoria Road Surgery

Worthing Medical Group (Heene Road and Shelley Road)

Lime Tree Surgery (Durrington, Findon and Phoenix)

St Lawrence Surgery

Selden Medical Centre

The Strand Medical Centre

The Barn Surgery

Cornerways Surgery

Broadwater Medical Centre

If you would like to find out more about Going Local and our approach to social prescribing, please contact the team:

"Going Local has given me a new lease of life - I felt isolated and didn't know where to turn. Now that my worries are being dealt with, I feel more confident and ready to move forward with my life."

Video: Phil's Going Local Story Video: Carol's Going Local Story Video by The King's Fund: How Social Prescribing can help you
Debs Taylor: The impact of social prescribing on people and communities See also: External websites: Back to top Back to top

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Life can be challenging sometimes, and when there's more than one hurdle, it can be hard to know where to start. The Going Local social prescribing service gives you a safe place to talk at length about any worries that might be affecting your health and wellbeing and find out about what support is available in your community.

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Independent Lives is a user-led charity and social enterprise working to change the lives of disabled people, people with support needs and carers.

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Dial-a-Ride

A door-to-door service for people who find using public transport challenging because of a disability, which may be hidden. Dial-a-Ride vehicles are specially adapted to help less able passengers, and all have lift platforms to assist those travelling in wheelchairs.

Operating across Adur and Worthing, the Dial-a-Ride service can be used to get to an appointment, visit a friend or relative or go shopping. Carers are also able to accompany passengers. Journeys to destinations beyond Adur and Worthing are also available, on request.

For more information or to book a service (all bookings need to be made at least 24 hours in advance) see:

Royal Voluntary Service

Royal Voluntary Service community transport helps older people who are less mobile, perhaps because they don't own a car or have access to public transport, get out and about more independently. Volunteer drivers can take passengers to appointments, shops or to local social events.

For more information please see:

Worthing Shopmobility

Offering affordable hire of a range of mobility scooters and wheelchairs to anyone with a mobility problem.

For more information please see:

For details of other community transport providers, please see:

Wheelchair accessible taxis

Adur & Worthing Councils' taxi fleet currently includes 29 wheelchair accessible hackney carriage and private hire vehicles. All new hackney carriage licences issued must be for wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Some larger electric wheelchairs can be difficult to safely secure in standard vehicles, and in these cases specialised transportation may be required.

The following companies are all able to provide wheelchair accessible vehicles:
Adur:

T-Link: 01273 59 59 59

Arrow Private Hire: 01903 21 21 21

Worthing:

Zoom Worthing: 01903 333 333

Arrow Private Hire: 01903 21 21 21

See also: Taxis - Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles
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Buddys is open:
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 2pm.

The Charity Shop is open:
Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 4:30pm.
Saturday: 10am - 2pm

Support, advice and guidance is available from our My Network service team. Face to face support, with all relevant PPE in place, is available. Support over the phone, email or zoom is still offered if face to face support is not essential. Supporting people across Worthing, Adur and Arun.

Please contact the team on:
Emma - 07736 045527
Richard - 07503 177100
Alex - 07736 045528
mynetwork@worthingmencap.org

Welcome to the website for our award-winning Buddys and drop-in centre for Worthing Mencap Society, with our well stocked charity shop in central Worthing.

Buddys offers a warm welcome, comfortable setting, and a varied menu at very reasonable prices. Our regulars say it has a lovely ambience and very friendly volunteers - an ideal place to meet friends for a coffee or light lunch.

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Learning disability charity in Worthing, West Sussex

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Buddys is open: Monday - Saturday: 10am - 2pm. The Charity Shop is open: Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 4:30pm. Saturday: 10am - 2pm Support, advice and guidance is available from our My Network service team. Face to face support, with all relevant PPE in place, is available.

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Turn2us is a national charity offering information and practical support to people facing financial insecurity. We help people gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and other support - online, by phone and face to face through our work in communities and the organisations we partner with.

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Autism Support Crawley is a voluntary carer led charity supporting fellow carers, caring for someone with an Autistic mind, with or without a diagnosis across Sussex and its borders.