Art classes and groups

Accessible arts groups and classes in West Sussex and Hampshire

Outside In

An award winning charity working to create a fairer and more inclusive art world. Through their exhibitions, active online community and professional training programmes, they provide a platform for artists who find it difficult to access the art world for reasons including health, disability, isolation or social circumstance.

Corner House

Corner House are based in Southwick and run art classes in a range of mediums for people with mental health support needs. See their current programme of classes.

Corner House can work with the person to agree a support package.

Drawing classes

There are also drop-in life drawing and still life drawing classes held in Worthing, ran by Sky Blue Arts.

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Personal and Social Support Assistants DP6058

Job Title: Personal and Social Support Assistant Location: Bognor Regis Hourly rate: £12.00 Reference: DP6058 Hours/shifts: 3 hours on a Monday, Wednesday or Thursday afternoon and 3 hours at the weekend, days can be flexible. I am a 37 year old man with Asperger’s Syndrome living in my own apartment, looking to employ a Personal and Social support Assistant.
Bank Female Support Workers DP6824a

Job Title: Bank Female Support Workers Location: Bognor/Pagham area Hourly rate: Weekend £11 per hour. Weekend Night Shift £96 Weekday £9.50p/h and Weekday Night Shift: £94 Reference: DP6824a Hours/shifts: To cover Early 8am-2pm, late 2pm – 8pm, night 8pm – 8am as needed. Shifts come up regularly so please do apply.
Weekend Female Support Workers DP6824

Job Title: Weekend Female Support Workers Location: Bognor/Pagham area Hourly rate: Weekend £11 per hour. Weekend Night Shift £96 Weekday £9.50p/h and Weekday Night Shift: £94 Reference: DP6824 Hours/shifts: To cover Early 8am-2pm, late 2pm – 8pm, night 8pm – 8am as needed –will be mainly at weekends and potentially to cover holiday and sickness during the week
Female Personal Assistant/Buddy DP5508

Job Title: Female Personal Assistant/Buddy Location: Wisborough Green Hourly rate: £9.80 per hour Reference: DP5508 Hours/shifts: 5 mornings 7-8.10am. Mon, weds, Fri 4-8pm-flexible ad hoc hours by agreement. Job share possible I need a PA/ support worker to help with all aspects of personal care, to help with eating my meals and to support me with social and leisure activities

The Posh Club Brighton

The Posh Club is a glamorous performance and social club for older people held regularly in Brighton
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dementia Friendly Worthing

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