Advice Service

Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove
Ground Floor,
95 Queens Road,
Brighton,
West Sussex
BN1 3XE.
United Kingdom

Telephone: 08000 191310

We offer impartial local information and advice on a range of topics relevant to everyone over 50 - everything from finding great social activities near you, to help at home and care planning, to welfare benefits and getting a blue badge.

How you can access the service

Our information and advice officers are available 9am - 2pm Monday to Friday.

If you need advice outside of our opening hours please contact the Age UK National Advice line on 0800 678 1602 or visit the Age UK Advice Line website.

How we can help

Our advisers provide up-to-date information and advice on a range of topics, including:

✅ Welfare Benefits
✅ Housing Needs
✅ Finding Help at Home
✅ Health and Social Care
✅ Family and Personal Matters
✅ Leisure and Social Activities
✅ Money Advice
✅ Care Planning
✅ Care at Home
✅ Advice for Carers
✅ Advising you of your rights
✅ Most other things that affect the quality of your life

Our promise to you

Provide you with information that is accurate and up-to-date
Explain the choices you have to enable you to make informed decisions
Take action on your behalf, if you need support
Point you in the right direction if we are unable to help

You can read our statement of service here.

Attendance Allowance

Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision because of an illness or disability.

Download our Attendance Allowance guide here.

Click here for more information about Attendance Allowance.

Money Advice Service

The right money advice can make all the difference. If you manage your money better, you really can live better. Less worry, more peace of mind.

Read more about our Money Advice Service here.

Benefits Calculator

Our Benefits Calculator can help you find out what benefits you could be owed. It's free to use and the details you provide are kept anonymous.

Facts Sheets and Publications

Age UK factsheets contain practical information on a range of subjects. Here you'll find links to the factsheets that we have found to be the most popular ready for you to download and read at your leisure.

View our factsheets.

Free booklets and online information

Age UK produces free information guides and factsheets on a wide range of topics, including home adaptations, dementia, and advice for carers. You can find a complete list of guides and factsheets on the Age UK national website.

View Age UK's factsheets.