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Online Directory - Community Service

Action for Deafness

Head Office, 22 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4EA

What we do

Action for Deafness is a charitable organisation that provides NHS audiology services throughout Sussex. Patients are seen by appointment only in Covid -19 secure premises in Haywards Heath, Worthing or Steyning. Hearing aids that utilise the latest technology are prescribed and all ongoing support can be provided remotely.

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Jane Shaw, CEO

Tel: 01444 415 582 / SMS: 07800 005 423

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Brighton, Hove and West Sussex Deaf Children's Society

What we do

We are a charity run by parents of deaf children bringing family friendship and fun. We organise fun events for children of all ages and enable our deaf and hearing impaired children to make new friends and have a good time. For parents, we offer a network of help and supportWe are a charity run by parents of deaf children bringing family friendship and fun. We organise fun events for children of all ages. Deaf Hockey for children. Coffee Morning 10am – 12pm First Friday of every month Durrington Children’s Centre, Walnut Road 81 Salvington Road Worthing BN13 2JD.

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Linda Bambridge

07519 869 878

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DeafCOG - Community Assist

What we do

We offer FREE, confidential support for those who need help with:

Translating letters / emails or help with replying

Applying for Access to Work (ATW)

How to use Sign Video/SignLive and how to make calls to businesses and GPs.

Making phone calls like gas, electricity and water bills, etc.

Devices / apps like mobile phone, iPad, tablets, etc.

How to use email / internet, mobile phones i.e. sim card, contracts, etc.

How to get PA Community support.

Housing and benefits

PIP and UC (we will guide you to the right people to support you)

We have Community Assist at our Cafe Socials in Hastings, Eastbourne and Bexhill-on-Sea so why not join us there. If you prefer to have a private chat we can arrange that by looking for a quiet space within the cafe or arrange a separate meeting on Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp or Zoom, etc,.

If you are unable to attend Cafe Social but need support from us please contact communityvolunteer@deafcog.co.uk.

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Community Volunteer

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Get Involved Group - Possability People

What we do

We bring together Brighton and Hove residents with a lived experience of disability to identify issues in the city and improve access and getting out and about. Meet in central Brighton every 6 weeks, topics chosen by members. Currently looking into funding for BSL interpreters – previously Council funded. Jake McKay Email: jake@possabilitypeople.org.uk Tel: 01273 20 89 34 SMS: 07795 904 179 to let them know you’re coming so they can arrange access needsWe bring together Brighton and Hove residents with a lived experience of disability to identify issues in the city and improve access and getting out and about. Meet in central Brighton every 6 weeks, topics chosen by members. Currently looking into funding for BSL interpreters – previously Council funded.

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Lily Kennard, Project Lead & Engagement Community

Tel: 01273 894 040 / SMS: 07774 910 064

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REXASH Consultancy

30 Ship Street, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex BN43 5DH

What we do

Rexash provides consultancy and representation services to the Deaf and Hearing community in Sussex.

Now working with Deaf / Deafened / Hard of Hearing and Deaf Blind with their PIP (Personal Independence Payments) but not on other benefits under DWP.

See www.rexash.com for more information.

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Simon Hesselberg, Consultant

SMS: 07818 035 496

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