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It's been a time of change. But one thing doesn't change. Our support for women in difficulty or crisis.

We offer one-to-one emotional, practical and spiritual support for women experiencing life's challenges. The team can offer a supportive listening ear, with time to talk through issues and ideas, to get information, to get support with accessing other services, or other practical input. This is currently mainly by phone, text, email, Zoom, and letters. We also run group activities and sessions. These are a social safe place to meet other women, relax, try new activities, and take time out for you.

During times of covid restrictions, we continue to offer one to one support. Group activities may be online, or at local covid-safe venues.

We have a small food, toiletries, cleaning supplies and clothing bank. If you would like to use this, please get in touch and we can arrange collection, by appointment only. We can also refer you to other local food banks and money advice services.

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Gateway: Brighton Women's Crisis Support - Off The Fence - Off The Fence

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It's been a time of change. But one thing doesn't change. Our support for women in difficulty or crisis. We offer one-to-one emotional, practical and spiritual support for women experiencing life's challenges. The team can offer a supportive listening ear, with time to talk through issues and ideas, to get information, to get support with accessing other services, or other practical input.

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Places kids eat free in the summer holidays 

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Low Intensity-CBT offer for Young People

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Free 12 week weight management course           starts Sep 17

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Free 12 week weight management course                       starts Sep 17 2026

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Free 12 week weight management course                       starts Sep 17 2026

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Nature and wellbeing activity walks in August

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Nature and wellbeing activity walks in August

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Register now for summer 2026 Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) sessions for children  from the council

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Register now for summer 2026 Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) sessions for children  from the council

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Our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is back for summer 2026, offering a range of exciting and free activities throughout the school holidays.

Funded by the Department for Education, HAF provides holiday clubs for children and young people from Reception to Year 11 who receive benefits-related free school meals.

Children attending will also receive a free healthy meal at every session, while extra support will be signposted to families in need.

There are more than 9,800 HAF sessions from over 30 providers available at launch, including sports, art, drama, music, outdoor activities and more.

You can visit our online HAF booking page to view the full summer 2026 programme and register interest for your preferred activity providers and sessions.

Summer HAF bookings will go live on Tuesday 2 June at 10am. Anyone wh

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Register now for summer 2026 Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) sessions for children  from the council

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Register now for summer 2026 Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) sessions for children  from the council

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Our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is back for summer 2026, offering a range of exciting and free activities throughout the school holidays.

Funded by the Department for Education, HAF provides holiday clubs for children and young people from Reception to Year 11 who receive benefits-related free school meals.

Children attending will also receive a free healthy meal at every session, while extra support will be signposted to families in need.

There are more than 9,800 HAF sessions from over 30 providers available at launch, including sports, art, drama, music, outdoor activities and more.

You can visit our online HAF booking page to view the full summer 2026 programme and register interest for your preferred activity providers and sessions.

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This is a lovely project and it's free!

To book, email Aleya

aleya.khatun@hkproject.org.uk

Please provide the following info

Session/s date booking for

Name of adults

Mobile

Email address

Postcode

Council tenant?

Name of child/ren and age

young people 11+ with a full name and DOB

Allergies/dietary requirement

Any disability in adult/child/ren

Places are limited, please get in touch to book your space, if however, you are no longer able to attend please let us know asap as we usually have a waiting list so the space/s can be offered to other families. I stress the importance of this as at previous Big munch sessions we have had many non-attendances, and we have had to turn away a lot of families as the spaces were booked. We will be monitoring this very closely.

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Community Safety Advice during demonstrations

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We run CELTA training courses for those who wish to become teachers of English as a foreign language. As part of the course, our trainee teachers are required to lead practical English classes to volunteers who live in the local area who wish to improve their English.

We will be offering our FREE English classes in Brighton & Hove throughout the summer at the following location, and we would love to help you in supporting those you work with in improving their English:

ELC language school,

33 Palmeira Mansions,

Hove,

BN3 2GB

Times – 2:30pm to 4:30pm Monday to Friday

(please arrive 10 minutes before the classes begins)

https://www.dcteachertraining.com/brighton-free-english-lessons

All you need to do is sign up using the registration form (found on the link) and you will receive email updates when the classes are running.

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This site offers advice on dental care and how to find a dentist A person does not need to wait for problems to appear before seeing a dentist. Regular dental visits can help to prevent problems. For example, children can receive free fluoride varnish to prevent dental decay.

Healthcare professionals should provide new migrant patients with information about NHS dental care, entitlements to dental care, and how to find an NHS dentist.

Professional interpreting in a patient’s preferred language should always be offered when language barriers are present.

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Main messages

A person does not need to wait for problems to appear before seeing a dentist. Regular dental visits can help to prevent problems. For example, children can receive free fluoride varnish to prevent dental decay.

Healthcare professionals should provide new migrant patients with information about NHS dental care, entitlements to dental care, and how to find an NHS dentist. Take an oral case history.

Professional interpreting in a patient's preferred language should always be offered when language barriers are present. Further information about interpreting and translation can be found in the migrant health guide language interpreting and translation page.

Healthcare professionals can refer to the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities ( OHID)'s model of oral healthcare for asylum seekers and refugees to support their access to NHS dental services.

Background

Oral health is an important part of health as it influences the general wellbeing and quality of life of people. It allows them to eat, speak, and socialise without active disease. Poor oral health affects individuals and those close to them. Dental decay is the most common oral disease and is largely preventable. NHS dentistry provides preventive advice and interventions in addition to treatment.

There is a growing body of evidence to support a relationship between poor general health and poor oral health. For example, there is evidence that poor oral health or gum disease can affect blood sugar control in diabetes. Poor oral health is also associated with pneumonia and with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease).

Migrants and oral health

In the UK, oral health has improved dramatically since the 1960s. However, poor oral health is still closely linked to factors which may affect certain migrant groups, including:

economic deprivation

social exclusion

cultural differences in perceptions about oral health

availability of dental services in migrants' country of birth or origin

Prior to their arrival in the UK, some migrants may have never received any:

dental examinations or treatment

advice on oral hygiene and prevention

Malmö University, a collaborating centre in the World Health Organization's ( WHO's) oral health programme, provides information on the prevalence of dental caries in children by country.

NHS dental entitlements
Entitlements to NHS services for migrants in England
The entitlements to NHS services for migrants in England animation contains a section on access to NHS dental services (section begins at 07:01).

The NHS dental care information provided below primarily concerns England. There is further information about dental care in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Dentists are not required to ask for proof of identity, proof of address or proof of immigration status from individuals applying to become an NHS patient.

Dental practices cannot turn down an applicant for NHS treatment on the grounds of dental condition or any protected characteristics:

age

disability

gender reassignment

marriage and civil partnership

pregnancy and maternity

race

religion or belief

sex

sexual orientation

NHS dental charges and free dental care

NHS dental charges apply to all NHS patients, unless:

the treatment is free (for example to remove stitches, stop bleeding in the mouth, repair dentures)

the person is under the age of 18, or under 19 in full-time education

the patient person is receiving certain benefits. Proof of benefits must be shown to the dental practice

the person is pregnant or has had a baby in the last 12 months. A MAT B1 certificate or maternity exemption certificate (MatEx) must be shown to the dental practice

A person can check if they are entitled to free NHS dental care and can check whether they are exempt from NHS charges.

A person with low income or no recourse to public funds who is not receiving qualifying benefits can apply for help with the costs of NHS dental care. Depending on their eligibility, a person can receive full help (HC2 certificate) or partial help (HC3 certificate) with costs.

Further information about dental charges is available on the NHS website.

If a person knows that they will not be able to attend an appointment, they are asked to give as much notice as possible to the dental practice. This allows the practice to cancel the appointment and offer it to another patient.

The dentist can terminate treatment if multiple appointments have been missed without letting the dental practice know. The person may need to pay again for a new course of treatment.

While practices cannot charge a patient for missing their appointment, the dentist may ask them to find another dental practice if they continue to miss appointments.

Remember that migrants may need more support to access and attend for dental services.

Find an NHS dentist

If urgent dental care is needed, contact NHS 111. Do not contact a GP as they cannot provide urgent or emergency dental care.

A person can search for their nearest NHS dentist.

If a person cannot find a dentist accepting new NHS patients, they can contact:

Migrants' entitlements to dental treatment in hospital (secondary care) is the same as their entitlements to NHS medical treatment in hospitals. Patients can contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Services for help to access hospital dental services.

Advice for healthcare professionals

Ask new migrant patients about their:

previous history of dental examinations or treatment, including the nature of dental appointments, such as did they attend preventively (no symptoms or concerns) or to address a specific concern

current dental or oral symptoms

oral hygiene practices

dietary sugar intake

tobacco usage

alcohol consumption

Provide new migrant patients with the following general information about dental care:

regular visits with the dentist can help to prevent problems from happening

migrants do not need to wait for problems to appear to see a dentist in the UK

migrants should see a dentist within their first month of arrival to the UK

everyone is entitled to receive NHS dental care, with the NHS providing any clinically necessary treatment needed to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy and free of pain

NHS dental treatments include dentures, root-canal treatment, crowns and bridges, fillings, preventive treatment (such as fluoride varnish, fissure sealants, scale and polish as clinically required), and orthodontic (teeth straightening) treatment for children and young people under 18 years

free fluoride varnish is available for all children and can help prevent dental decay; fluoride varnish is also free of any further charges for adults where it is deemed clinically necessary

NHS dental treatment does not cover cosmetic work such as teeth whitening; patients will need to pay privately for cosmetic work even if they are entitled to free NHS dental care

if the dentist recommends that a scale and polish or a trip to the hygienist is clinically necessary, there should be no extra NHS charges for this; if it is not deemed to be clinically necessary, a private charge may be incurred

if a person knows that they will not be able to attend an appointment, they should give as much notice as possible to the dental practice so they can cancel the appointment and offer the slot to another patient

while dental practices cannot charge patients for missing appointments, the dentist may ask them to find another dental surgery if the person continues to miss appointments

Provide new migrant patients with the following information about access to dental care:

migrants' entitlements to NHS dental care and how to find an NHS dentist

dental practices should not ask migrants for proof of address or proof of immigration status when they apply to access NHS dental care

migrant patients should inform the dental practice if they need interpreting or translation services. The patient does not need to provide their own interpreter or translator

many dentists provide both NHS and private dental treatment, so migrants should check with their dental practice if they are accessing care as an NHS or private patient

Provide new migrant patients with the following information about oral health:

Resources

Healthcare professionals can refer to OHID's model of oral healthcare for asylum seekers and refugees to support their access to NHS dental services. This resource can also be used by local authorities and support services that work with refugees and asylum seekers.

The WHO provides information about oral health that is available in multiple languages.

Additional information about NHS dental services in England can be found in this leaflet.

Quick guide to a healthy mouth in children, which gives a summary of the simple steps that parents, carers and children can take every day to protect and improve children's oral health.

Quick guide to a healthy mouth in adults, which provides a summary of the simple steps that adults can take every day to protect and improve their oral health.

Delivering better oral health: An evidence-based toolkit for prevention
Breastfeeding and dental health Oral care and people with learning disabilities Dental caries and obesity in children
The Oral Health Foundation provides information for patients on a range of dental health topics.
Change4Life Top Tips for Teeth
Healthy Child Programme e-learning resources for healthcare professionals include sessions on oral health
Child oral health: applying All Our Health Early adolescence: applying All Our Health Health matters: child dental health
Further information is available regarding the prevalence and incidence of dental caries in children and adults in England, including oral cancer rates.

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A person does not need to wait for problems to appear before seeing a dentist. Regular dental visits can help to prevent problems. For example, children can receive free fluoride varnish to prevent dental decay. Healthcare professionals should provide new migrant patients with information about NHS dental care, entitlements to dental care, and how to find an NHS dentist.

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Advice on interpreting in a healthcare setting 

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Good Practice Guide to Interpreting (Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, Somali) - Migrants Organise

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Many migrants will come from countries with very different health care systems to the UK. This guide can help to:

explain to new patients how the NHS operates

explore with them how this compares to the healthcare system that they’ve been used to

This guidance is about NHS entitlements in England

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Advice and guidance for healthcare practitioners on the health needs of migrant patients.

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Brighton & Hove Sexual Health & Contraception Service (SHAC)

A free and confidential service that is open to everyone.

Book and appointment or order a free home STI test

Also offers free advice on sexual health, relationships, and personal safety.

https://brightonsexualhealth.com/

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A health drop in for people in West Hove experiencing recent muscle, bone or joint pain, or a flare-up.

No need to book in advance.

Contact Claire Hines if you require further information: claire.hines@hkproject.org.uk,  01273 410858

Every Wednesday 1:00pm - 4:00pm

St Richard's Community Centre

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4 consecutive Tuesdays:

08, 15, 22, 29 September

10am till 12:45pm

in Saint Matthias Church Hall,

45 Hollingbury Park Avenue, near Fiveways,

Brighton BN1 7JQ

(bus numbers 26, 46, 52)

These are fun, free Cookery and ESOL sessions for refugees, asylum seekers and ESOL students, lunch included.

It's a great way to connect, share and gain skills, improve English and make friends.

Contact Cicely by WhatsApp/text on 07985 245 207

or email cookeatlearn23@gmail.co

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4 consecutive Tuesdays:

08, 15, 22, 29 September

10am till 12:45pm

in Saint Matthias Church Hall,

45 Hollingbury Park Avenue, near Fiveways,

Brighton BN1 7JQ

(bus numbers 26, 46, 52)

These are fun, free Cookery and ESOL sessions for refugees, asylum seekers and ESOL students, lunch included.

It's a great way to connect, share and gain skills, improve English and make friends.

Contact Cicely by WhatsApp/text on 07985 245 207

or email cookeatlearn23@gmail.co

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https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/social-care/health-advice/mental-health/east-sussex-mental-health-directory

This is a list of mental health support services in east Sussex

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Organisations offering English language courses for migrants

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Click here for details of organisations offering English language lessons for migrants.

https://www.voicesinexile.org/english-lessons-for-refugees-migrants/

Scroll down for more details of current courses.

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ESOL Courses Brighton | English Lessons for Refugees & Migrants

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Find ESOL English classes in Brighton and Hove. Access support for refugees and new migrants, view fee information & find the right course.

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We offer fun, free cycle sessions twice weekly in Preston park and the city centre. We invite women from diverse ethnic backgrounds to join us to learn to cycle, improve cycling skills, enjoy group rides, practice English and build friendships. Bikes and helmets are provided, plus bus tickets for those in financial difficulty.

If you are interested, contact Cicely by text, what's App or email and she will send you some more information

Phone no : 07985 245 207

thebmwscycleclub@gmail.com

The BMWs is a Cycling UK affiliated Community Cycle Club

and we’re on instagram: the.bmws

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New to computers? David can help.

Free, friendly and informal - come along and meet David our IT tutor. No booking required.

Friendly Computer Drop-Ins three days a week@ HKP

Tuesday is “Job Club” - Looking for work, volunteering or training 10am to 12pm

Wednesday is “General IT” - Drop-In: 10am to 12pm, 1pm to 3pm & 3pm to 5pm.

Friday is “Health IT Drop-In” - 11am to 1pm NHS App or anything GP or health related to search online

Everyone is welcome, come and join us for a cuppa

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What you need to register with a GP surgery

You'll only be asked to give basic information to register with a GP surgery. This includes your name, date of birth and address.

You do not need ID, proof of address or proof of immigration status.

If you do not have a permanent address, you can register with a GP surgery using a temporary address or the address of the GP surgery.

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Anyone in England can register with a GP surgery to access NHS services. It's free to register.

You do not need proof of address or immigration status, ID or an NHS number.

GP surgeries are usually the first contact if you have a health problem. They can treat many conditions and give health advice. They can also refer you to other NHS services.

How it works

Most people need to register with a surgery close to where they live.

You can use the Find a GP service to look for a surgery.

In the search results you can see:

if a GP surgery is currently accepting patients

reception opening times

reviews of the surgery

Once you've chosen a surgery, you'll need to fill in a registration form. These are usually available on:

the NHS App

the GP surgery's website

the GP surgery's profile page on the NHS website (Find a GP)

You can also get a paper form from the surgery.

It's also possible to register with a GP surgery outside your local area.

Do I need ID or proof of address?

No, you do not need ID, an NHS number or proof of address to register.

Some GP surgeries ask for supporting documentation as it can:

help the surgery find your medical records or transfer them from your current GP

confirm that you live in the surgery's area (or "practice boundary") if they do not accept patients from outside this area

If you do not have a permanent address you can still register using a temporary address or the address of the GP surgery.

Can a GP surgery refuse to register me?

A GP surgery can refuse to register you if:

they're not accepting new patients

you live outside their area and they only accept patients inside this area

you have been removed from that surgery before

If a GP surgery refuses to register you, they must write to you within 14 days explaining why.

If you have problems registering with a GP surgery, contact:

Registering children

Children under 16 need to be registered by their parent or guardian. This usually means filling in a separate form. You may also be asked to provide a form of ID to prove that you're their parent or guardian.

If you have a personal child health record (red book) from the birth of your child, it will help to provide this.

Changing GP surgeries

You can change your GP surgery if you need to.

This might be because:

you've moved

you've had problems with your current GP surgery

you were removed from the patient list

When you register with a new GP surgery, you'll usually get a message to tell you your registration has been successful.

Your medical records will be transferred from your old GP. This can take up to 28 days.

Changing your address

You should tell your GP surgery if you change your address.

If you do not tell your GP that you've moved there's a risk that:

NHS letters giving appointment dates or test results go to the wrong address

your GP surgery may not be able to provide home visits or other services if you move outside their area

If you register with a new GP, they will let your old GP know you've moved.

Registering as a temporary resident

You can register as a temporary resident with a GP surgery for up to 3 months. This can be helpful if you're living away from home but do not want to change your home GP surgery.

To register you'll need to fill out a temporary services form (GMS3), available from GP surgeries.

After 3 months, you'll have to reapply to register as a temporary resident or become a permanent patient.

You may also be able to register as a temporary resident if you are visiting from abroad.

If your application is refused, you can still receive any treatment you need immediately for up to 14 days.

Registering someone you care for under the Mental Capacity Act

If someone over 16 is unable to register with a GP because they cannot make decisions about their care, registration can be done by:

a relative

the main carer

a lasting power of attorney

a person appointed by a court under the Mental Capacity Act

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Free yoga class for refugee, asylum seeking and migrant women

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Free yoga class for refugee, asylum seeking and migrant women

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Time: 1-2pm
Teachers Name: Jen Henwood
Website: www.jhyoga.co.uk
Class Description:  A free class for refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant women.
Venue: Community Base, 113 Queens Road, BN1 3XG
Booking Details: jen.henwood@yahoo.co.uk.
Cost: no charge

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Free Work Ready English programme- starts March 2026

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Free Work Ready English programme- starts March 2026

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Free work ready English programme- starts March 2026

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Free work ready English programme- starts March 2026

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The South East Strategic Migration Partnership (SESPM) is launching a new South East ESOL Webinar Programme to support ESOL learners from Afghanistan, Hong Kong and Ukraine living in the South East of England.

The programme will offer:

ESOL webinars (bitesize English lessons)

Conversation clubs

Online resources with links to English classes, self-study materials, and local/national support

We want this programme to be shaped by the people it is for, so please complete the survey and attend the introductory webinar:

1.      Survey

(Available in English, Dari, Traditional Chinese, and Ukrainian)
Link to survey: https://www.surveyhero.com/c/sciargdz

2.      Introductory Webinar invitation

Date: Thursday 16 October
Time: 1–2 pm
Join here: http://bit.ly/4nyFYeq

This interactive session will:
• Introduce the new programme
• Hear from ESOL learners about what would be most useful.

3.      SE ESOL Programme Telegram Channel

We’ve set up a new Telegram channel to share news, updates, and links for our webinars, conversation clubs, and useful ESOL resources:
https://t.me/+ZyooJVUvjRNmZjBk

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Advice for EU citizens affected by Brexit 

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https://settled.org.uk/about-us/

Settled is a charity set up in 2019 to help EU citizens living in the UK whose rights were affected by Brexit.

We provide free information, advice and support to EU citizens, including people who are late applying to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), or who have had their application refused. We also help when people are struggling to prove their immigration status or access rights and services. These can include the right to bring family members to join them in the UK, and to access welfare benefits, healthcare, etc.

Advice is provided in multiple languages online, by email and by phone

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Settled - A positive future for EU citizens in the UK

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About Us Settled is a charity set up in 2019 to help EU citizens living in the UK whose rights were affected by Brexit. We worked hard to ensure as many as possible secured their immigration status before the deadline in June 2021, so that their lives here could continue.

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Immigration Advice for Ukrainians fleeing the war

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Immigration Advice for Ukrainians fleeing the war

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Due to high levels of demand via email, our Ukraine Support Team may take a bit longer to respond to your queries. We truly appreciate your continued patience during this time.

Please keep emailing us on ukraineadvice@settled.org.uk. Alternatively, we have a Facebook group in Ukrainian, where you can see relevant information and ask general questions.

Thank you for your understanding and support!

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The list includes crisis services and mental health support services.

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Talking Therapy for  Children and families seeking sanctuary in the UK. 

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Talking Therapy for  Children and families seeking sanctuary in the UK. 

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Run by Barnardo's, LINK offer online therapy in 25 different languages for children, young people seeking sanctuary (aged 5–18) and their families who are:

•Experiencing psychological distress linked to trauma, displacement, loss, or the asylum and refugee process

•Facing challenges adapting to a new cultural environment

•Families who may have limited or no English language proficiency, requiring professional interpretation

They offer two sorts of therapy- talking therapy and narrative exposure therapy.

Referral must come from a professional, who should contact

link.referralhub@barnardos.org.uk

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Guidance for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of displaced Ukrainians - Thrive LDN

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Guidance for professionals or volunteers that will come into contact with the Ukrainian displaced refugee population.

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Community project run by Fabrica offering men the space for wellbeing, creativity and companionship.

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Conversation Over Borders connects asylum seekers & refugees with volunteer tutors for free one-on-one online English conversation classes. This bridges borders through human connection while helping to build confidence in English speaking.

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Conversation Over Borders started in Brighton, UK during the COVID-19 pandemic, to bring people together in a time of isolation. We have now facilitated thousands of conversation classes between participants across the UK.

We connect volunteer tutors with asylum seekers and refugees for one-on-one English conversation classes online. This increases confidence in spoken English, builds agency and reduces social isolation. Our core work includes our online English & Befriending Project, Wellbeing Project, Digital Inclusion Project, In-person English classes, Storytelling Project and Community Events.

To this end, we launched our Digital Inclusion Scheme - to ensure as many people can access our services as possible. We collect second-hand phones, tablets and laptops, clean and restore them and send them on to those in need.

If you have tech you would like to donate, please get in touch below:

Conversation Over Borders is a Community Interest Company (CIC). We are a team hundreds strong of volunteers and learners, Coordinators and Content Creators, Teaching Consultants and Wellbeing Officers, headed up by our Board of Advisors and Directors.

We believe in collaborative working at our core and hold pride in our partnerships and relationships with our funders.

To find out more and meet some of the people behind Conversation Over Borders

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Free English Classes for Refugees | Conversation Over Borders

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Conversation Over Borders started in Brighton, UK during the COVID-19 pandemic, to bring people together in a time of isolation. We have now facilitated thousands of conversation classes between participants across the UK. We connect volunteer tutors with asylum seekers and refugees for one-on-one English conversation classes online.

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Have you recently relocated to Southeast England from Hong Kong?

Transitioning to a new country can be an exciting yet challenging experience, and we’re here to provide you with the essential resources and guidance you need to make your adjustment as smooth as possible.

Contact Diversity resource International

https://driorg.com/hong-kong-welcome-kit/

Tel: 07586 340 592

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Hong Kong Welcome Kit - Diversity Resource International

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Have you moved to South East England from Hong Kong recently? If you want to look for some information about UK, explore our website.

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6 free acupuncture sessions  for people facing exceptional challenges 

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6 free acupuncture sessions  for people facing exceptional challenges 

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The Sun clinic offers 6 acupuncture to people in Brighton and Hove with exceptional challenges in life, be they physical, mental or emotional.

Treatments are free or by contribution.

Referral must come from a local organisation - details on www.sunclinic.co.uk

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Use your lived experience of using mental health services to influence decision 

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Use your lived experience of using mental health services to influence decision 

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We support people who have a lived experience of using mental health services to influence decision makers.

If you are in Brigton and Hove, and would like to find out more about our mental health lived experience work, please email inclusion@possabilitypeople.org.uk

We meet regularly online via Zoom (third Tuesday of every month, 3 to 5pm) and once or twice a year we meet in person.

We offer informal training and mentoring for members around lived experience roles. We reimburse our members for attending meetings and reading documents at £12 an hour paid as a bank transfer or vouchers (subject to our payment policy).

We offer regular check-ins with all members to support their well-being and feedback about the group.

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Mental Health Lived Experience - Possability People

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Supported group which influences mental health service commissioners in Brighton and Hove. People with lived experience of mental health

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Staying Well Brighton is an out-of- hours walk-in service for people experiencing mental distress or needing crisis support. Its open 365 days of the year, weekdays 5pm to 10.30 pm, weekends 3 pm to 10.30 pm.

Walk in address: 18 Preston Park Avenue, Brighton, BN1 6HL

You can phone beforehand so they can answer your questions or discuss any additional support needs you may have.

0800 023 6475, choose option 3

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Out-of-hours crisis prevention support in Brighton, Eastbourne and St Leonards-On-Sea.

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Free 1 year Intensive  English Course at Sussex University- starts September 2025

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Free 1 year Intensive  English Course at Sussex University- starts September 2025

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The Department of Language Studies at the University of Sussex is offering free places for people with refugee or asylum seeker status on their Intensive English language programme at University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9RH

Dates: The classes run for 22 weeks across 2 terms (Sep 2025 to April 2026) and students receive 15 hours of tuition per week, 9 am to 12.30

Level: Students must have at least a B1 level of English to apply as the classes are B1 to B2+

Transport: Weekly bus tickets are also provided

NB priority is given to students who aspire to go to university, although other applications are considered. Places are limited so please get in touch asap

Contact for enquiries and application form: Dan Sumner d.l.sumner@sussex.ac.uk.

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Getting an online immigration status (eVisa)

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Getting an online immigration status (eVisa)

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From June 2nd 2025, you need an e-visa to prove your immigration status

Click below for advice from the Citizen's advice bureau

Getting an online immigration status (eVisa) - Citizens Advice

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Lewes support for school age refugees and asylum seekers

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Lewes support for school age refugees and asylum seekers

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Lewes Refugee Support has a network of trained volunteers who support the families and individuals who have settled in the Lewes District as part of the government’s Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme, or who have arrived by other means.

The volunteers provide ongoing help and support in myriad different ways according to need. Settling into a new country and adjusting to its culture and systems can be hugely demanding. We provide ESOL and subject-based tutoring for school children (Maths and English are often a priority) and help with the everyday challenges of a new life.

Through our links with other relevant local statutory and non-statutory bodies we are able to signpost people when they need help with negotiating housing, benefits, health care, etc.

Lewes Organisation in Support of Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Lewes Organisation in Support of Refugees and Asylum Seekers

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Welcome to the home page of Lewes Organisation in Support of Refugees and Asylum Seekers (LOSRAS).

LOSRAS is a local charity (no. 1176074), which aims to promote the welfare of refugees & asylum seekers in and beyond the Lewes District by raising awareness; providing practical help and responding to local issues as they arise, and advocating and lobbying to improve the rights of refugees and asylum seekers.

This website is a portal for information and action, especially locally, for anyone who wants to find out more, to become involved or to help.
It is not a site for anyone seeking legal advice in this complex area.

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Welcome to the home page of Lewes Organisation in Support of Refugees and Asylum Seekers (LOSRAS). LOSRAS is a local charity (no. 1176074), which aims to promote the welfare of refugees & asylum seekers in and beyond the Lewes District by raising awareness; providing practical help and responding to local issues as they arise, and advocating [...]

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Lewes Refugee Support has a network of trained volunteers who support the families and individuals who have settled in the Lewes District as part of the government’s Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme, or who have arrived by other means.

The volunteers provide ongoing help and support in myriad different ways according to need. Settling into a new country and adjusting to its culture and systems can be hugely demanding. We provide ESOL and subject-based tutoring for school children (Maths and English are often a priority) and help with the everyday challenges of a new life.

Through our links with other relevant local statutory and non-statutory bodies we are able to signpost people when they need help with negotiating housing, benefits, health care, etc.

Lewes Organisation in Support of Refugees and Asylum Seekers

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Welcome to the home page of Lewes Organisation in Support of Refugees and Asylum Seekers (LOSRAS).

LOSRAS is a local charity (no. 1176074), which aims to promote the welfare of refugees & asylum seekers in and beyond the Lewes District by raising awareness; providing practical help and responding to local issues as they arise, and advocating and lobbying to improve the rights of refugees and asylum seekers.

This website is a portal for information and action, especially locally, for anyone who wants to find out more, to become involved or to help.
It is not a site for anyone seeking legal advice in this complex area.

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Welcome to the home page of Lewes Organisation in Support of Refugees and Asylum Seekers (LOSRAS). LOSRAS is a local charity (no. 1176074), which aims to promote the welfare of refugees & asylum seekers in and beyond the Lewes District by raising awareness; providing practical help and responding to local issues as they arise, and advocating [...]

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Last minute places on ESOL entry 1 course 

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Last minute places on ESOL entry 1 course 

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We have a few spaces in an ESOL Entry 1 class running at Brighton swimming school BN2 5JJ.

Every: Wednesday and Friday from 12:30 – 15:30pm

We can get them enrolled straightaway and placed in the course.

Contact Valeria Rafia if interested

Valeria@functionalskillsuk.com

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Speaking and listening classes in Worthing 

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Speaking and listening classes in Worthing 

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AAL have 2 new L1 Speaking and Listening classes in Worthing as follows:

Wednesday evenings (6-9) at the Elim Centre, 24 Broadwater Road, Worthing, BN14 8AE.

Friday morning (10.30 - 3.00) at Mayberry Community Church, 77 The Strand, Worthing BN12 6DR

For further information and to enrol, please contact:

info@aal.aldridgeeducation.org

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Free English lessons in Worthing- start June 2nd September 1st and 3rd November 2025.

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Free English lessons in Worthing- start June 2nd September 1st and 3rd November 2025.

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St Giles are offering free English courses. Please contact Bryony Devitt bdevitt@stgiles.co.uk for further information.

The next course date will be: 02/06/25 – 27/06/25

Timetable: Monday – Friday, 2-4pm

Levels: A2 (Entry 2) and B2 (Level 1)

The course is only open to adults (aged 18 or more), and students need to attend every day.

St Giles ask new potential students to come into the school to do a short test so they can confirm their level - they can do this at 2pm on any Tuesday from now until the course starts, but ideally they would get in touch first.

It is advisable to do the test as soon as possible to make sure they get a space on the course.

The courses after June will be starting on September 1st and 3rd November.

Let Bryony know if you have any questions or want to get in touch about a specific student: Bryony Devitt bdevitt@stgiles.co.uk

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Hangleton and Knoll Multicultural men's health and wellbeing group

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Hangleton and Knoll Multicultural men's health and wellbeing group

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New to computers? David can help.

Free, friendly and informal - come along and meet David our IT tutor. No booking required.

Friendly Computer Drop-Ins three days a week@ HKP

Tuesday is “Job Club” - Looking for work, volunteering or training 10am to 12pm

Wednesday is “General IT” - Drop-In: 10am to 12pm, 1pm to 3pm & 3pm to 5pm.

Friday is “Health IT Drop-In” - 11am to 1pm NHS App or anything GP or health related to search online

Everyone is welcome, come and join us for a cuppa

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Hangleton and Knoll Multicultural Womens group- women only swim sessions

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Hangleton and Knoll Multicultural Womens group- women only swim sessions

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Hangleton and Knoll Multicultural men's health and wellbeing group

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Hangleton and Knoll Multicultural men's health and wellbeing group

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Multi Cultural Men's Health And Wellbeing Group 

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Yoga and Meditation for women in Hangleton and Knoll

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Yoga and Meditation for women in Hangleton and Knoll

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Hangleton and Knoll- Multicultural Mens' walking group 

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Hangleton and Knoll- Multicultural Mens' walking group 

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Generic - Multi Cultural Men's Walking Group 

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Hangleton and Knoll- Bollywood dance classes for women

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Hangleton and Knoll- Bollywood dance classes for women

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Hangleton and Knoll  Multicultural Womens Walking Group

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Hangleton and Knoll  Multicultural Womens Walking Group

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There's a lot going on in Hangleton and Knoll! See leaflet for women- only activities, family and adult activities and young people and children activities and groups. You don't have to live in Hangleton and Knoll to attend

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We work with inclusive, approachable teachers to provide free classes to people who would otherwise be unable to access them.

We are a trusted source of expertise, advice, training and education in mindful movement  (yoga, tai chi, qigong, pilates and other related practices.)

See website for venues and times. Some classes are online.

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BNHF - Brighton Natural Health Foundation

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Previously Brighton Natural Health Centre, the charity has a 40+ year history as a trusted and fully-accredited source of expertise, advice, training and education in mindful movement and similar practices.

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Best Foot Music is a Brighton based non-profit organisation.
We aim to encourage social inclusion and cultural diversity by supporting, promoting and documenting the music and arts of communities and individuals who have moved to the UK from around the World.

Our work includes: Music recordings and documentation Event Production. Supporting artists in developing their own projects. Booking artists for events held by other organisations. Community and artist support work and fundraising.

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Best Foot Music | Refugee & Migrant Music | Brighton, UK

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Best Foot Music | Refugee & Migrant Music | Brighton, UK

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Collaborations with musicians & communities who have moved to the UK from around the World.

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Brighton Multicultural Women's cycle club 

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Brighton Multicultural Women's cycle club 

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We offer fun, free cycle sessions twice weekly in Preston park and the city centre. We invite women from diverse ethnic backgrounds to join us to learn to cycle, improve cycling skills, enjoy group rides, practice English and build friendships. Bikes and helmets are provided, plus bus tickets for those in financial difficulty.

If you are interested, contact Cicely by text, what's App or email and she will send you some more information

Phone no : 07985 245 207

thebmwscycleclub@gmail.com

The BMWs is a Cycling UK affiliated Community Cycle Club

and we’re on instagram: the.bmws

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Free football sessions for refugees and asylum seekers

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Free football sessions for refugees and asylum seekers

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The Network provides a platform for women from different cultures and backgrounds to meet, share experiences and knowledge, and to support one another.

meetings are Wednesdays 10am -12 pm.

Come along to sew, knit, craft, and make new friends.

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The Network of International Women at Jubilee Library

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The Network provides a platform for women from different cultures and backgrounds to meet, share experiences and knowledge, and to support one another.

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Courses to build life skills

Learn life skills with the largest charitable provider of adult education in England and Scotland. Adult learning isn’t like school. Everyone belongs at the WEA. You’ll get meaningful, and tailored support, so you can reach your full potential. Our classes are friendly and fun, designed for adults like you. We won’t talk down to you and you’ll learn skills that you’ll use in everyday life.

Life skills include cooking, budgeting, communicating with others, health, well-being and managing emotions. Sometimes this means learning new things, and sometimes it means building on things you already know.

Small steps to larger goals

You don’t have to have big goals in mind. Just take small steps towards boosting your skills and improving your wellbeing. Whether it is learning to budget better or cook healthier food. Building your confidence or gaining independence. There is a course for you.

When you study with us, you will:

Build your confidence

Learn new life skills

Improve your everyday life and wellbeing

Take a look at our great range of courses and start making a positive change today.

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Adult education course to help improve your everyday. From shopping on a budget to parenting skills, we have something for you.

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f you are looking for work, need to get a better job, or want to improve your work skills, the WEA is here for you. We have a great track record of helping people like you gain the skills and confidence they need for work. Best of all, most of our work skills courses are free*.

You can improve your job opportunities with the WEA.

Reach your potential

We know you can reach your potential in three simple steps:

Build your confidence and essential skills

Develop skills related to specific types of jobs

Progress in your current job by boosting your current skills and learning new ones

Supportive classes

The WEA and our team of supportive tutors are here for you at every step.  Whether you’re a jobseeker, have recently been made redundant or you simply want to move up the ladder, we have a course for you.

Improve your English, maths or digital skills to earn more money.  Find courses in health and social care, community interpreting, schools and childcare and more.

Find out more about job hunting, take courses to become more employable or change your career. Boost your employability skills and stand out on that job application.

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Free courses to give you work skills | WEA

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Looking for work? Want to get a better job? Or boost your work skills? Find funded courses for jobseekers.

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f you are looking for work, need to get a better job, or want to improve your work skills, the WEA is here for you. We have a great track record of helping people like you gain the skills and confidence they need for work. Best of all, most of our work skills courses are free*.

You can improve your job opportunities with the WEA.

Reach your potential

We know you can reach your potential in three simple steps:

Build your confidence and essential skills

Develop skills related to specific types of jobs

Progress in your current job by boosting your current skills and learning new ones

Supportive classes

The WEA and our team of supportive tutors are here for you at every step.  Whether you’re a jobseeker, have recently been made redundant or you simply want to move up the ladder, we have a course for you.

Improve your English, maths or digital skills to earn more money.  Find courses in health and social care, community interpreting, schools and childcare and more.

Find out more about job hunting, take courses to become more employable or change your career. Boost your employability skills and stand out on that job application.

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Free courses to give you work skills | WEA

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Looking for work? Want to get a better job? Or boost your work skills? Find funded courses for jobseekers.

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f you are looking for work, need to get a better job, or want to improve your work skills, the WEA is here for you. We have a great track record of helping people like you gain the skills and confidence they need for work. Best of all, most of our work skills courses are free*.

You can improve your job opportunities with the WEA.

Reach your potential

We know you can reach your potential in three simple steps:

Build your confidence and essential skills

Develop skills related to specific types of jobs

Progress in your current job by boosting your current skills and learning new ones

Supportive classes

The WEA and our team of supportive tutors are here for you at every step.  Whether you’re a jobseeker, have recently been made redundant or you simply want to move up the ladder, we have a course for you.

Improve your English, maths or digital skills to earn more money.  Find courses in health and social care, community interpreting, schools and childcare and more.

Find out more about job hunting, take courses to become more employable or change your career. Boost your employability skills and stand out on that job application.

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Free courses to give you work skills | WEA

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Looking for work? Want to get a better job? Or boost your work skills? Find funded courses for jobseekers.

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Free activities for Brighton and Hove Residents with health concerns 

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Free activities for Brighton and Hove Residents with health concerns 

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High quality activities to boost your Health and Wellbeing with creativity.

Activities include dance, art, singing, , photo walks and creative writing. No experience needed.

Refer yourself or a client by

email : contact@robinhoodhealth.org

phone: 01273 712 175

website: theheraproject.org.uk

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Free activities for Brighton and Hove Residents with health concerns 

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Free activities for Brighton and Hove Residents with health concerns 

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High quality activities to boost your Health and Wellbeing with creativity.

Activities include dance, art, singing, , photo walks and creative writing. No experience needed.

Refer yourself or a client by

email : contact@robinhoodhealth.org

phone: 01273 712 175

website: theheraproject.org.uk

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Free activities for Brighton and Hove Residents with health concerns 

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Free activities for Brighton and Hove Residents with health concerns 

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High quality activities to boost your Health and Wellbeing with creativity.

Activities include dance, art, singing, , photo walks and creative writing. No experience needed.

Refer yourself or a client by

email : contact@robinhoodhealth.org

phone: 01273 712 175

website: theheraproject.org.uk

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This site is the "Front door" for adult Social Services and support in Brighton

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This hub is the main point of contact for Adult Social Care in Brighton & Hove. Get information and advice or complete an assessment to find out what support you can get.

If you have any comments tell us what you think.

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This hub is the main point of contact for Adult Social Care in Brighton & Hove. Get information and advice or complete an assessment to find out what support you can get. If you have any comments tell us what you think.

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Poster listing local services

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This website is an online hub to find out about homelessness, see what support is available, and see what you can do to help

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Street Support makes it easier to help people facing homelessness. Here is more information about how it works.

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This website is an online hub to find out about homelessness, see what support is available, and see what you can do to help.

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If you are worried about someone you've seen sleeping rough ANYWHERE in Brighton & Hove, you can inform StreetLink on their website or by downloading the StreetLink App from Apple's App store or Google Play on Android. It will be necessary to register once but the App stays logged in. Similarly, you could telephone 0300 500 0914.

If you think the person is in immediate danger or needs urgent care please telephone 999.
See more emergency advice

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Street Support Brighton and Hove - Working together to tackle homelessness in Brighton and Hove

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If you are worried about someone you've seen sleeping rough ANYWHERE in Brighton & Hove, you can inform StreetLink on their website or by downloading the StreetLink App from Apple's App store or Google Play on Android. It will be necessary to register once but the App stays logged in.

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Free music workshops for aspiring young musicians, including those wanting to get into the industry

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Sussex based Youth Music organisation offering free music workshops and talent development both online and in person.

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Support Services for young people aged 12 to 25 living in Brighton

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Support Services for young people aged 12 to 25 living in Brighton

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Website with links to support services for young people ages 12 to 25, including advice, activities, information and guidance

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Where To Go For Services in Brighton & Hove

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The people platform—Where interests become friendships

Whatever your interest, from hiking and reading to networking and skill sharing, there are thousands of people who share it on Meetup. Events are happening every day—sign up to join the fun.

https://www.meetup.com/

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Meetup | Find Local Groups, Events, and Activities Near You

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Find Meetup events, join groups, or start your own. Make new friends and connect with like-minded people. Meet people near you who share your interests.

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East Sussex Community Information Service

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East Sussex Community Information Service

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This website lists groups and services in your local area

https://www.escis.org.uk/

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There is a lot of information on this board. You need to scroll across using the grey bar at the bottom to find the section you want to read. Once you have found the section you want, use the grey bar at the side to scroll up and down.

The sections are:

1. Local support directories

2. Immigration Information and advice

3. Migrant support projects

4. e-visas

5. English Language, ESOL and Education

6. Homelessness Support

7. Finance

8. Food

9. Family Reunion

10. Employability Support

11. Groups and Community

12. Volunteering

13. Mental health

14. Social prescribing

15. LGBTQ+

16. Health

17. Sport and Leisure

18. Safeguarding

19. Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence

20. Safety and Violence

21. Campaigns and activism

22. Interpreting

23. Other training opportunities

If you find that any of the sections don't work or are out of date, or if you have information we could add, please email us: administrator@voicesinexile.org

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The weekly sewing group is a chance for migrant women to come and learn some basic sewing skills and make their own clothes in a fun, friendly and supportive environment. Women learn how to use a sewing machine, work with paper dress-making patterns, explore different types of fabric, take measurements and follow a step by step garment construction process. The sewing group is a warm and safe space to practice English, learn new skills, share knowledge with others and develop self confidence and resilience. We have a waiting list at the moment.

Contact email mepbrighton12@gmail.com

We’re always on the lookout for more volunteers. If you enjoy sewing and can use a machine and paper pattern, do get in touch

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The MEP Sewing Group – The Migrant English Project

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The weekly sewing group is a chance for migrant women to come and learn some basic sewing skills and make their own clothes in a fun, friendly and supportive environment. Women learn how to use a sewing machine, work with paper dress-making patterns, explore different types of fabric, take measurements and follow a step by step garment construction process. The sewing group is a warm and safe space to practice English, learn new skills, share knowledge with others and develop self confidence and resilience.

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We support lone child refugees in Europe who are looking to reunite with their families.

We help them find legal routes to sanctuary.

Application form and contact details are on the website: safepassage.org.uk

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OUR WORK HAS HELPED OVER 2,500 CHILD REFUGEES REACH SAFETY.

BUT MORE CHILDREN NEED OUR HELP

Every year thousands of unaccompanied child refugees arrive in Europe in search of safety. They find themselves stuck in squalid camps or sleeping rough on city streets unaware of their legal right to travel safely through Europe.

We're here to help child refugees access their rights.

DO YOU KNOW OF A CHILD REFUGEE WHO NEEDS SAFE PASSAGE?

If you know of a lone child refugee in Europe who needs support getting to safety please get in touch with us.

Our team specialises in supporting lone child refugees in Europe who are looking to reunite with their families.

In order to help you, we need to ask you to fill in a form in order to decide whether we can assist with your case.

Please click on the button below to download the form. When you have completed the form please email it to the email address included in the form.

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OUR WORK HAS HELPED OVER 2,500 CHILD REFUGEES REACH SAFETY. BUT MORE CHILDREN NEED OUR HELP Every year thousands of unaccompanied child refugees arrive in Europe in search of safety. They find themselves stuck in squalid camps or sleeping rough on city streets unaware of their legal right to travel safely through Europe.

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Emergency accommodation for young people aged 16-25

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Emergency accommodation for young people aged 16-25

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If you’re aged 16-25, and are homeless (including sofa-surfing), worried about becoming homeless or rough-sleeping, we can help.

Sussex Nightstop provides emergency accommodation in the form of welcoming homes, provided by our volunteer hosts who are not only kind and caring, they’re trained to provide genuine respite. And while you stay, we’ll link you up with other services to support you and help you find a more permanent place to live.

You can ask any of the following organisations to refer you

Brighton & Hove City Council, YMCA Youth Advice Centre (YAC), Social Services (Children’s Services), The Hummingbird Project, Change Grow Live (CGL), Voices in Exile . We can’t accept self-referrals.

More information at sussexnightstop.org.uk

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Sussex Nighststop - a community response to youth homelessness

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Sussex Nightstop supports young people experiencing homelessness, by providing temporary accommodation in the homes of our trained, vetted hosts. Our service coordinators work alongside each young person to provide the support they need to and to access other services, including housing support workers.

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We support thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ+) people in the UK every year. All of our services are free and confidential.

If you’re LGBTQ+, facing or experiencing homelessness, or living in an unsafe home please reach out to us today. We can help you.

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Stonewall Housing – Stonewall Housing LGBTQ+ Charity