Coronavirus
Whilst we need to restrict how much we socialise we’re still very much here to help.
Helping Sussex people lead healthy and fulfilling lives
From social activities or after school care to advocacy or counselling, employment support or housing we support people of all ages.
Established 40 years ago, Impact Initiatives aims to give individuals and communities the support they need to improve their quality of life and feel a part of a wider community.
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CHILDREN & YOUNGER PEOPLE
Giving children and young people safe places where they can get the support they need to thrive, gain skills, meet others, have some fun and positively move on in their lives.
ADULTS & OLDER PEOPLE
Giving adults and older people the support they need to find employment, have their voices heard or to find a place to go for good food and company, a focus to the week and keep happy and healthy.
AWF is held each year around 1st October, the UN International Day of Older Persons
Held in venues across Brighton and Hove the AWF is a two week festival of celebrations and events for people aged 50+ . A packed programme aims to inspire people to get out and about and enjoy being part of the wonderful City. Each year it brings a fabulous mix of familiar favourites alongside new and exciting opportunities to try out and take part in. The AWF aims to offer our ever-increasing number of older people a fantastic two weeks, to leave them with some great memories.
LATEST NEWS
VIDEO: Ageing Well Festival 2021
We are pleased to announce a film documenting some of the highlights of the events that took place at Ageing Well Festival 2021 (courtesy of videographer Aaron Wood and photographer Maria Scard) is now available for viewing on the AWF homepage. Prior to AWF 2021's...
Online Advocacy Volunteer Information Session
Join us to find out more about volunteering for the Advocacy service. A great work experience opportunity and the chance to make a difference and be part of a passionate and friendly team. We will talk about the advocacy service; the different roles available and the...
People Affected by Dementia in Brighton & Hove Offered New Support
Anyone in Brighton & Hove affected by dementia can now access support via Ageing Well to find ways to increase their overall wellbeing. Through the Ageing Well’s Single Point of Contact (SPOC) telephone service, people living with dementia and those caring for...
Online Advocacy Volunteer Information Session
Join us to find out more about volunteering for the Advocacy service. A great work experience opportunity and the chance to make a difference and be part of a passionate and friendly team. We will talk about the advocacy service; the different roles available and the...
People Affected by Dementia in Brighton & Hove Offered New Support
Anyone in Brighton & Hove affected by dementia can now access support via Ageing Well to find ways to increase their overall wellbeing. Through the Ageing Well’s Single Point of Contact (SPOC) telephone service, people living with dementia and those caring for...
Impact’s presentation for June’s West Sussex Learning Disability Partnership Board
- Watch Harriet (Self-Advocacy Team Leader) give a video presentation on behalf of Job Centre Plus below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zcwrcQjeDM&feature=youtu.be
Coronavirus
Coronavirus has significantly impacted on all our services. We are however still very much here to help and working hard to continue our support to our thousands of service users. Please do check our service pages and the specific Coronavirus page for more information
