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 Assistant VC6468

Job Title: Personal Assistant Location: Eastergate and out in the Community Hourly rate: £12.50 Reference: VC6468 Hours/shifts: Total of 11 hours per week. 10.00-15.30 every Monday & Friday (some flexibility appreciated). Job Share considered - these hours could be worked by one or more PA’s I am looking for a reliable, engaging and sociable person with similar interests to assist me in accessing the community.
BSL qualified personal assistant DP1272

Job Title: BSL Qualified Personal Assistant Job Reference: DP1272 Job location: Horsham Hours/shifts: Flexible weekly and weekend hours available. Minimum 5 hours per week Apply and the hours can be mutually agreed. Hourly Rate: £17 per hour I am a profoundly deaf young man who is dependent on British Sign Language as a way of communicating
Carer/PA GN4482

Job Title: Carer/PA Location: Smalldole Henfield Hourly rate: £11.00 - £15.00 per hour Reference: GN4482 Hours/shifts: 8:30am – 5:30pm 2 – 3 days a week but must be able to cover hours between 7:30am and 8pm on some occasions. These long days are normally split 7:30am – 5pm and 9am – 8pm
Support Assistant DP5333

Job Title: Support assistant Location: Crawley Hourly rate: £9.50 Reference: DP5333 Hours/shifts: 6 hours a week-flexible term time, holidays-12 hours per week. Summary 12 year old boy requires a support worker to help him access the cinema, parks, fun activities and theme parks. Driver with own car preferred, mileage paid.

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
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.

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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!
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What being a Personal Assistant involves

As a Personal Assistant you will work directly for the person needing care and support. The job can be very flexible as well as rewarding.