Safety and wellbeing - Cost of living
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service offer free pre-arranged Safe and Well visits. The visit includes advice on how to make your home safer and, where appropriate, fit smoke alarms or other specialist fire detection equipment free of charge.
Every Mind Matters
If you are an adult and you are struggling with your mental health, Every Mind Matters provides expert NHS advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.
Your Mind Matters
For children and young people, our Your Mind Matters web page offers information and advice to support with mental health and wellbeing.
Domestic abuse
Support is available to access for anyone who is a victim of domestic abuse. Information includes local support for abuse victims, signs of an abusive relationship and advice for friends and family.
Digital ambassadors
To help you stay safe online our Digital Ambassador programme offers free support and our Staying Safe Online team offers both free virtual and in person support to help people across West Sussex avoid scammers.
The Lullaby Trust
For tips on keeping babies safe when the weather gets cold, including guidance on bedding, bedsharing, and creating a safer sleeping environment, visit The Lullaby Trust.
West Sussex Wellbeing
Check your local wellbeing hub for events near you.
West Sussex Libraries
Libraries are offering a warm welcome to all visitors. Libraries are open six days a week with free Wi-Fi and regular free activity programmes for both children and adults.