The Information in this Directory has been compiled the PPG (Patient Participation Group)
Age Concern (Hastings)
Priory Meadow, Queens Road (01424) 440333
Alzheimers Society
dementiaconnect@alzheimers.org.uk
0333 1503456
Arthritis Care
Helpline: 0800 5200520
Bexhill and Hastings branch of the Autistic Society
Contact Sarah Fletton Email:- bexhill@nas.org.uk
Mobile:07920 254569
We have two support groups term time only. Our Bexhill support group is currently taking a break. Our Hastings group meets on the 3rd Friday of the month. Both venues offer a relaxed and informal environment where you can chat to other parents and carers over a coffee. Children are welcome. During school holidays we hire venues exclusively for families with a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to enjoy.
Breast Cancer Support Group, Hastings and Bexhill
The Pelham, Holliers Hill, Bexhill
Breathe Easy Support Group
Supporting people with Lung Disease and Asthma in Eastbourne and surrounding areas
https://www.breatheasyeastbourne.org/
Helpline: 07949 811599
British Diabetic Association
Email : SECandLondon@diabetes.org.uk
Helpline: 01372 720148 (regional team) 0345 1232399 (national helpline)
British Heart Foundation
BHF.org.uk Helpline: 0300 330 3311
Email: hearthelpline@bhf.org.uk
British Lung Foundation
How local support groups have been helping people Breathe Easy
The Monthly Breathe Easy meetings in Eastbourne and Bexhill provided a valuable combination of support from others living with lung conditions
Health & Social Care 0345 60 80 191 (8am-8pm 7 days a week)
Bexhill, Hastings and Rother Diabetic Support
Contact Chris Cooper 01424 218401
Citizens Advice
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Helpline: 01424 869352 (leave a message)
The Magnet Centre, Alfred Street, TN38 0ND
Care for the Carers
Call: 01323 738390
Text:07860077300
Email: info@cftc.org.uk
Clearwell Mobility Equipment Supplier
24 Castle Street, Hastings, TN34 3DY
Call: 01424 439911
Crohn’s and Colitis (IBS)
Helpline: 0300 222 5700
Email: helpline@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk
Cruse Bereavement Line
Helpline: 0808 8081677
Eastbourne Group: 01323 642942
Dial a Ride Scheme
Call: 01424 436868
Email: info@hastingssct.com
DISC Dementia Support
DISC is a support service for Carers and former Carers of people living with Dementia Contact Jackson Hall, Portland Place, Hastings, TN34 1QN
Helpline 07591 2500988
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Health Partnerships
The Fire Service works with many partners:-
to reduce the risk of fire in the home, and increase positive outcomes for the most vulnerable people in our communities. With Initiatives to improve health and inclusion are delivered, working with key partners, targeting those who may be at greatest risk.
Free Home Fire Safety Check & Free Home Safety Visits are available
Fellowship of St Nicholas
A local charity with a range of services for children, young people and families 66 London Rd, Hastings, St Leonards, Saint Leonards-on-sea TN37 6A
Tel: 01424 423683
J C R Joint Community Rehabilitation
Supporting your independence:- Our team members will visit you in your home and work with you to restore or maintain your ability to carry out everyday tasks and activities
Hastings & Rother 01424726750
Macmillan Support
Phone 0808 808 00 00
Hastings and Rother Voluntary Association for the Blind
Contact 29 St. Leonards Road, Bexhill TN40 1HP
01424 213154
Open · Closes 15:30
John Taplin Centre Healy House 3 Upper Maze Hill, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 0LQ (01424) 436359
Hastings Talking Newspapers
Contact Sue Dawson 01424 447933
64 The Croft (Love Lane), Hastings TN34 3HH
Home Start Hastings and Rother
Offers friends and support to local families with children under 5yrs
66 London Road, St Leonards on Sea TN37 6AS 01424 443636
Hastings and District Stoma Support Group
Contact Mr Tony White, 29 Fieldway, Broad Oak, Brede, (01424) 882592 Mrs May Selves (01424) 773879 and Mr. Haggata (01424) 842481.
Meets 2nd Wednesday of the months March/May/July/Sept/Nov, in the meeting room, Bexhill Hospital. Mutual support and social contact for those who have a colostomy, an ileostomy or urostomy.
Hastings Gateway Club
Youth and Community organisation for teenagers and adults with mild or moderate learning difficulties.
Contact Lesley Chapman Secretary 01424 753920
C /O Frimley 64 London Road St Leonards on sea East Sussex TN37 6AS
Hastings Shop Mobility
We are a charity that hires disability vehicles to people who find it hard to get around. Our opening hours are Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10.00 – 16.30. Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, Queens Rd, Hastings TN34 1PH Phone 01424 447847
Hastings Association of Retired People
Mon – Fri 9am-12noon
6 Bank Buildings Station Road, East Sussex England, TN34 1NG
01424 431924
Independent Age
Independent Age is a National charity, providing free confidential advice for older people, their families and carers in England
Call our Freephone line on 0800 319 6789
Email:- advice@independentage.org
Free Publications at www.independentage.org/
Memory or Dementia Support
c/o Jackson Hall, Portland Place
0782 555 1974
hastingsrother@mssociety.org.uk
Multiple Sclerosis Society Hastings and Rother
c/o Jackson Hall, Portland Place 0800 707 6645
hastigsrother@mssociety.org.uk
Parkinson’s UK – Bexhill and Hastings Branch
Email: chrisgriffith@btinternet.com
Meet: Every 4th Friday of each month, 2-4pm at St Augustines Church, Bexhill, TN39 3AZ National Website and helpline:
https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/
0808 800 0303
Re-engage
Re-engage provides vital, life-enhancing social connections for older people at a time in their lives when their social circles are diminishing.
Call: 0800 716 543
Stroke Association Relatives and Helpers (S.A.R.A.H.)
Contact 39 Kenrith Court
Hastings
TN34 2SQ
Phone: 01424 714605
S.A.R.A.H offers understanding, help and support to stroke victims, family and carers. S.A.R.A.H is a local club affiliated to the Stroke Association, a charity run by a group of volunteers.
We offer a social opportunity for those affected by strokes. Carers are always welcome. As well as meeting to chat, members take part in various social activities including talks with guest speakers, games and outings. Some transport is available from Hastings & St Leonards. Subscription is £5.
Together Hastings ‘Your Way Centre
Carisbrooke House St Leonards-on-Sea TN38 0JP
Phone 01424 434886
Email:- hastings-yourway@together-uk.org
The Service offers support for people who may feel socially isolated or wish to make changes in their lives and are finding it difficult to move forward. Usually these are people who are experiencing mental health issues. There is information available about work, voluntary work, training opportunities and fitness related or vocational and educational. We also have peer support training opportunities within.
