Social & Community Resources
This page contains links to find local clubs, groups, and societies in West Sussex, as well as an alphabetised list of social and community resources in the Horsham district.
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These services can help you to connect with others and overcome isolation.
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Age UK (Horsham District)
Age UK WSBH (West Sussex, Brighton & Hove) is an independent local charity working in the local community to help older people, their families and carers, providing services to those over the age of 50.
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Care Homes in Horsham District
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Care & Residential Homes outside the district
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Grandpad
Tablet for older users, allowing seniors to keep in touch with family and friends anytime, anywhere.
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Horsham District Council - Community & Wellbeing Resources information
Horsham District Directory of Older Peoples Services
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Horsham District Neighbourhood Watch
OurWatch – check for your Neighbourhood Watch scheme
Neighbourhood Watch is the largest crime prevention voluntary movement in England and Wales. Schemes are run by volunteers across England and Wales supported by volunteer Associations, and the Neighbourhood Watch Network.
Impact Initiatives
Impact Initiatives services include supported housing, advocacy, employment support, cafés, centres and activities for people aged 50+
Men in Sheds
Men in Sheds is a new way for men to pursue their interests, develop new ones, belong to a unique group, feel useful, fulfilled and have a sense of belonging.
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Mobility Scooter safety skills - stay safe on your mobility scooter with this free local training session
Pulborough & District Community Care Association
Various types of services and activities for people who live in Pulborough and the surrounding district.
Reengage
Reengage provides social connections for older people at a time in their lives when their social circles are diminishing: 0800 716543
Royal Voluntary Service
Through the power of volunteering, we provide one-to-one, group and online services that improve health and wellbeing, resilience, confidence and connections.
Silverline
The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Need help? Call us ANYTIME on: 0800 470 8090
Silversurfers.com
Silversurfers is a community which offers a safe and light-hearted place to chat with like-minded friends, comment in our Forums and share your views; plus post your poems, photographs, recipes and short stories in our Showcase.
Southwater Neighbour Network
Good neighbour scheme, run and provided by volunteers, offering help to Southwater residents who have difficulty getting out and may be socially isolated.
University of the Third Age (U3A) – Horsham
Advancement of education for older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development.