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Get Yourself Active

Get Yourself Active is a national project aiming to help disabled people to take part in physical activities.

You will find information, resources and links to help you and those around you get active in West Sussex and Hampshire.
There is also guidance for social work and brokerage teams on how to include physical activity in support plans, and on using a Personal Budget to fund the activity.
Get Yourself Active is a partnership led by Disability Rights UK, funded by Sport England and delivered in West Sussex by Independent Lives.
Social groups

Social groups

This page is full of social groups and activities - as well as links to other organisation's social calendars. Get social with like-minded people, from coffees - to online forums - take your pick! Read more

Published: 20th December, 2017

Updated: 13th October, 2020

Author: Sylvia Mills

Gardening clubs

Gardening clubs

Get involved with accessible gardening in Worthing. Read more

Published: 20th December, 2017

Updated: 8th July, 2019

Author: Sylvia Mills

Dementia Support groups and activities

Dementia Support groups and activities

At Sage House in Tangmere, Chichester, Dementia Support hold a wide range of social activities and groups for people with dementia and their carers. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2018

Author: Helen Charlton

Royal Voluntary Service Good Neighbours and Community Companions

Royal Voluntary Service Good Neighbours and Community Companions

Royal Voluntary Service Good Neighbours and Community Companions provide valuable company and friendship for older people in their own home across West Sussex and Hampshire, as well as making sure the person they visit is safe and well. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2018

Author: Helen Charlton

Community-based activities for older people

Community-based activities for older people

Royal Voluntary Service also run a wide of range of activities for older people taking place in community centres and cafes across West Sussex and Hampshire, as well as lunch clubs and other regular social activities. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2018

Author: Helen Charlton

Contact the Elderly social meetings

Contact the Elderly social meetings

Contact the Elderly hold friendly and informal social meetings across West Sussex and Hampshire, to help older people feel less socially isolated. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2018

Author: Helen Charlton

Dementia Friendly Worthing

Dementia Friendly Worthing

Services and activities in Worthing for people with dementia, their carers and family. Read more

Published: 15th November, 2018

Updated: 23rd November, 2018

Author: Helen Charlton

Connecting Volunteers

Connecting Volunteers

Having a physical or learning disability or long-term health condition shouldn’t prevent someone from volunteering. Read more

Published: 1st November, 2017

Updated: 14th November, 2018

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Find accessible sports and activities

Find accessible sports and activities

Search for sport and activities for disabled people in West Sussex. Read more

Published: 8th November, 2018

Updated: 14th November, 2018

Author: David Streeter

Activities for people with learning disabilities

Activities for people with learning disabilities

Sport and activities in West Sussex for people with learning disabilities and autism. Read more

Published: 8th November, 2018

Updated: 14th November, 2018

Author: David Streeter

Resources for social workers and brokerage teams

Resources for social workers and brokerage teams

Guidelines and resources produced by Get Yourself Active giving you practical steps to help you in your role. Read more

Published: 8th November, 2018

Updated: 14th November, 2018

Author: David Streeter

About Get Yourself Active

About Get Yourself Active

Get Yourself Active is a national project being delivered by Independent Lives in West Sussex. Read more

Published: 9th November, 2018

Updated: 13th November, 2018

Author: David Streeter

Why get active?

Physical activity has many mental and physical benefits. Read on for some further information on why it's so important to get yourself active. Read more

Published: 13th November, 2018

Author: Helen Charlton

Access groups

Access groups

Independent Lives works with access groups across West Sussex on making our community more accessible. All of the groups are run by disabled people and welcome new members. Read more

Published: 20th December, 2017

Updated: 9th November, 2018

Author: Sylvia Mills

The Posh Club Brighton

The Posh Club Brighton

The Posh Club is a glamorous performance and social club for older people held regularly in Brighton Read more

Published: 17th May, 2019

Author: Helen Charlton

Crossroads Care South Central

Crossroads Care South Central

Crossroads Care South Central are part of Carers Trust and provide advice and support for carers as well as social clubs with people with support needs and carers can attend. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2018

Author: Helen Charlton

Getting out and about with Cycling without Age

Getting out and about with Cycling without Age

Cycling Without Age Brighton & Hove's volunteer cycle pilots take local elder care homes residents out on cycle rides to feel the wind in their hair! Read more

Published: 14th November, 2018

Author: Helen Charlton

Art classes and groups

Art classes and groups

Accessible arts groups and classes in West Sussex and Hampshire Read more

Published: 14th November, 2018

Author: Helen Charlton

Community gardening on Rock Farm

Community gardening on Rock Farm

Rock Farm grows produce on six acres of community land in West Sussex, offering access to horticultural therapy and community gardening for a range of volunteers and vulnerable groups Read more

Published: 14th November, 2018

Author: Helen Charlton

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