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Crawley

Wellbeing & Other Support (OLD PAGE)

For your information, we list here a number of organisations that are external to the u3a that may be able to offer support for problems facing older people. 

General Support for Older People

Crawley Community Action publishes the Crawley Older People's Directory which  lists local organisations offering various types of support https://www.crawleycommunityaction.org/about-us/local-networks/older-persons-forum/

Age UK Crawley https://www.ageuk.org.uk/westsussexbrightonhove/activities-and-events/crawley/ offers friendly meet-ups and fun sessions for older people in the local community that help social connections, as well as physical and mental wellbeing. It also offers a range of other services such as dementia support and advice, help at home, and providing a safe journey home for people who have been in hospital and giving practical support upon arrival. 

Support on Specific Matters

Health & Wellbeing Support
Crawley Wellbeing https://crawley.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk is a free, friendly and impartial service providing health and wellbeing support to those who live and work in Crawley. It offers the following services of particular interest to older people:

Social Care
West Sussex County Council (https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/social-care-support/adults/how-to-get-adult-social-care-support/) gives advice on social care and health support for adults, both for those requiring residential care and for those requiring support to live independently.

Support for Carers
West Sussex County Council https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/social-care-support/adults/caring-for-other-people/ provides help and support for those who regularly care for another person

The Crawley branch of the Forget Me Not Club [https://forgetmenotclub.org/where-we-meet/] runs a regular support group for carers of people suffering from dementia

The Alzheimer's Society [https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/support-services/West%20Sussex%20-%20North%20Local%20Service%20Office/Crawley%20Carers%20Support%20Group/local] runs a Crawley Carers Support Group for those who care for someone with Alzheimers.

Financial Matters 
Crawley Borough Council https://crawley.gov.uk/council-information/help-money-worries gives advice on financial matters, including guidance on eligibility for pension credit and fuel allowance

Staying Safe Online
West Sussex County Council provides general advice on staying safe online ( https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/fire-emergencies-and-crime/crime-prevention/staying-safe-online/) and specific advice on how to protect yourself from Computer Scams

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