Life transitions

Plan for the future

If you live in East Sussex or West Sussex, the Life Transitions Service can support you to plan for anything important happening in your future.

Everyone faces changes as they go through life. Planning ahead can help you feel in control and give you a better experience.  

Life Transitions

Examples of some common later life transitions are:

  • retirement
  • working in later life
  • stopping driving
  • changes in mental wellbeing
  • changes in physical health and mobility
  • menopause
  • moving home
  • becoming a carer
  • preparing for bereavement
  • starting volunteering
  • making new friends

These changes may be happening for you soon or in the future. It is never too late or too early to start planning.

One-to-one volunteer support

One of our trained volunteers can meet with you to help you start planning for any important changes coming up in your life. If we have a volunteer that lives in your area, this could be face to face. We do not offer home visits. We offer online support via Microsoft Teams. 

Your volunteer will help you think about what you want to happen in your future.  They will help you identify things that you could do, to be more prepared, and get what you want. You can create a 'to do' list and give yourself a target date to achieve your goals. Follow-up conversations are offered to discuss how you have got on, make further plans if you wish, or start planning something else.

For more information and to register for volunteer support, please complete this form:

Life Transitions Service registration form

Alternatively, if you would like to discuss whether the service is suitable for you then please contact us.

Life Transitions app

If you prefer to start planning by yourself but would like some guidance, you can download our free Life Transitions app from your mobile app store. 

  • 12 transitions to choose from.
  • The app will give you some things to think about and also links to helpful information and local services.
  • You can create your own 'to do' list in the app and set yourself target dates to get things done.

Search your app store for Life Transitions or select the links below:

Contact us

Email: LifeTransitions@eastsussex.gov.uk

Life Transitions Service Manager: 07754 045 401

Life Transitions Volunteer Co-ordinator: 07724 287 034