New community centre launches to support adults with disabilities

The Activity Place, run by the Chailey Heritage Foundation near Haywards Heath, has opened to offer fitness, creative, wellbeing and skill-building sessions for people aged 16 and over with disabilities.

The Activity Place, a new community centre for adults with disabilities, has officially opened. It was launched by the Chailey Heritage Foundation near Haywards Heath. The centre offers a range of fitness, creative, wellbeing and skill-building sessions for people aged 16 and over. Facilities include adapted gym work, hydrotherapy and creative workshops in art, music and sensory expression. Key details: - Open to anyone aged 16 and over with a disability who lives in the community. - Activities include adapted gym sessions, therapeutic rebound, hydrotherapy, yoga, relaxation and immersive sensory environments. - Creative and skills sessions cover art, music, sensory expression, cooking and gaming with assistive technology. - The venue has two bookable chill-out spaces with overhead hoists, accessible kitchens and social areas. - Both pay-as-you-go and scheduled session options are available. - An email contact is listed as activityplace@chf.org.uk. Summary: The centre provides new local options for exercise, creative expression and everyday living skills for adults with disabilities. Undetermined at this time.