Disability charity Possability People holds a free open afternoon on 26 November

Possability People^1,3,4,5,6, the Sussex charity for disabled people and people with long-term health conditions, is holding a free open afternoon at Friends Meeting House on Ship Street on Thursday 26 November. Anyone can drop in between 2pm and 4pm.

The charity gives free, independent information and support to disabled people, their carers, families and friends. On the day its teams will explain their services and pass on what disabled people have told them about the barriers they face. Visitors are asked to say what matters to disabled people now and in the future. Other local disability organisations will be there, and there are refreshments.

It is open to people who already use the charity and to those who have never heard of it. “Whether you already know Possability People, have used one of our services, have been involved in our work, or have never met us before, we’d love you to come along,” the event page says.

For anyone who needs a calmer room, there is a quiet session from 1pm to 2pm. It is also free, but book a ticket on Eventbrite² so the charity knows how many people to expect. The venue is on the ground floor, is wheelchair accessible and has disabled toilets. Questions about access can go to 01273 89 40 40.

Other ways to help

The charity is recruiting volunteers. There is a new fundraising role, which can be done flexibly, and desk and appointment shifts at its Advice Centre, helping people with disability benefit applications and enquiries. It also wants reception volunteers, with shifts from Monday to Thursday, and a host for a peer support group on Wednesdays from 12.30pm to 4pm. Full training is provided for the advice and reception roles.

Its Get Involved Groups are for people with lived experience of disability, long-term health conditions, mental health challenges or neurodivergence. Members give feedback on council consultations and plans, and council staff come to hear their views. The online group, which people register to join, next meets on 16 November from 12.30pm to 2pm. Call 01273 89 40 45.