Older People's Services
Impact offers a wide range of social and learning opportunities for people over the age of fifty-five.
Through our services for older people we aim to reduce isolation and maintain independence and well being by providing affordable services in for older people in their own homes and community settings.
Centre based services
Two centres, both with cafes, provide general support, activities, home-cooked meals and snacks. Activities provided at the centres include art, exercise, discussion, quizzes, computer and photography groups. Minibus trips, alternative therapies, hairdressing and chiropody are also available.
Community based services include
- Social and educational groups such as Tai Chi, Yoga, line dancing and singing
- A volunteer befriending scheme
- Educational and social trips in a wheelchair accessible minibus
“The outing was wonderful, we watched the storm coming over the sea it was so exhilarating it made me feel really alive”
“I particularly enjoy concentrating on real learning especially with an experienced teacher”
“Joining the group has given me confidence in trying new areas of experience and I have enjoyed mixing with many different personalities”
“It's a marvellous place. Since taking part in the exercise and falls prevention classes I have regained my confidence and feel much fitter”
Services for older people include
- Brunswick Older People's Project
- Dingemans Centre
- St John's Centre and Cafe
- Partnerships for Older People Projects (POPPs)
Links
60plus action groups www.sixtyplus.org.uk
Brighton and Hove City PCT www.brightonandhovepct.nhs.uk
Brighton and Hove Council www.brighton-hove.gov.uk
Horsham District Council www.horsham.gov.uk
West Sussex County Council www.westsussex.gov.uk
Help the Aged/Age Concern www.ageuk.org.uk
Our Projects
We currently run services across Sussex.
For a complete listing of all our projects, please see our Services Directory.
Impact aims to enable people of all generations in need of support to reach their potential through innovative, professional and high quality service provision.
We provide services for:
- Children and young people
- Adults of working age
- Older people
