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A little poorly
Disability Community
A Little Poorly Brighton (ALPB) is a community group that tackles isolation amongst disabled people across Brighton and Hove. Facilitating regular events and activities, we offer a safe space and support network for the disabled and chronically ill community. Established by Lauren Perry, a disability advocate, and led by a small team of disabled volunteers, each event is designed to help build skills and connections. We are passionate about partnering with local businesses, including chefs, art therapists and self defence practitioners to boost self esteem, wellness and independent living. Committed to integrating our members in a way that feels productive, empowering and supportive, grow in confidence.
Our Founder
Our Community
Our Resources
We have a range of carefully curated resources based on accessibility, self development and skill building including accessibility guides and craft projects. This means our members can access helpful advice at any place any time. We also provide care packages and craft parcels, helping you to get creative in your own home.
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We partner with local small businesses such as art therapists, self defence practitioners, yoga instructors, British sign language teachers and chefs and use funding to teach our disability group life skills which could aid future employment, life skills, independent living and self esteem.
Founded by Lauren in 2019 our community has grown into a large support network across Brighton And Hove.
We run accessible workshops, offer online support and guidance and create a safe space for our members to connect.​
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Previously referred to as 'A Ticcers Guide To Life'
Lauren runs her own social media account and blog where she reviews accessible equipment to share with A Little Poorly Brighton.
Meet Lauren
As a disabled person myself, I set the group up during my time at university, where I knew no other disabled people and struggled to access university facilities. I had approached my uni multiple times for support, but was told that there was no need for a disabled students’ society. So I decided to turn to social media and set up my own group.
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​Disabled and chronically ill people faced huge social isolation before the pandemic and post Covid isolation is worse than ever before. As the world opened back up for most people, it stayed the same for many in my group.
Who are ALPB?
ALPB aims to tackle isolation amongst Disabled individuals by sharing knowledge, providing skill building activities and community support. We are committed to being a safe, welcoming environment that is accessible for all.
As a community group the welfare and safety of our members is most important, therefore our team regularly undertake training and seek advice on where best to signpost to local support services.
What Our members Say:
Chloe, Brighton
"For the days I feel defeated by my chronic illnesses, A Little Poorly always reminds me that I am not alone and that together we got this!"
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