Over 50s

Social care for older people

Apply for care services or help to stay at home, such as personal care or home maintenance. Help for carers and those needing respite care. Advice about health and hospital stays. Support for disabled people.

Forums, clubs and action groups for older people

If you are over 50, find out how to get involved in local forums in your area, comment on our older people's strategy or find out about consultations that affect older people.

Health, safety and well-being

Essential information for older people about benefits, home care, housing, community safety, keeping warm in the winter, healthcare, community alarms and meals on wheels.

Leisure and fitness

Do you find you have more time on your hands, and want some ideas about what to do in East Sussex? From getting fit and volunteering in your community to seeing what's on at your local cinema and researching your family tree, this is the place to start.

Your money – financial help and advice

Directory of independent services to help with everything from solving debt problems to finding independent advisers and making long-term financial plans.

Pensions and retirement

Find out about all aspects of retirement, from money and pensions to health and wellbeing.

Transport

Read our weekly travel bulletin to avoid the latest roadworks, access information about public transport locally and nationally, and find out about services that bring transport to your door, including Dial-a-Ride. You can also apply for a disabled parking badge online.

Learning

Do you want to start a course, learn how to use a computer or meet up with like-minded people and join a reading group? There are lots of opportunities to continue learning, whatever your age.

Digital TV switchover

Dates when analogue television will be switched off in East Sussex and Switchover Help Scheme for older and disabled people.