Access Henfield

07/12/2025

07/12/2025

Not all differences or disabilities can be seen, but all come with their own needs and considerations.

Here's a few examples of how we're making the National Park more inclusive:

- Miles without stiles: easy-access routes
- Audio trails: immersive sound experiences
- Trampers to hire: explore with mobility support
- Quiet sessions: calm spaces and headphone use

Learn more about accessibility at the South Downs: southdowns.gov.uk/accessibility-hub/ 👋

📸: SDNPA

12/11/2025

07/06/2025

We will be at venue 15 for Henfield Gardens & Arts (Kingscote, Staples Barn Lane) until 5pm today - Saturday the 7th June.

Thank you to everyone who has come to chat and donated so far, it has been great talking to you all!

06/05/2025

Access Henfield will have a stall at Henfield's Day of Care and Wellbeing at Red Oaks, this Saturday (10th May) 10am to 5pm.

The event is free, with over 30 care and wellbeing stalls, taster sessions, and refreshments.
We would love to see you there, please do come along and say hello!

18/04/2025

Plants for sale! All proceeds will go towards Access Henfield.
From this Saturday (19th April), outside 5 Farm Close, Henfield BN5 9JE.

Primroses 50p each
Ornamental Grass £1 each
Spring iris £1 each

06/04/2025

You can now have your say on improving health and wellbeing and reducing inequalities in West Sussex. 💚
A public consultation on the draft West Sussex Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025 to 2030 is now open to all. Read more about it and take the survey here https://orlo.uk/07v7Y
Please encourage family, friends and colleagues to take the survey.
Anyone who is unable to complete the survey online can visit their local library for help.

06/04/2025

The new non-emergency transport service for the people of Sussex launched on the 1st April 2025. Eligible patients and healthcare professionals can book transport by calling the new dedicated number: 0300 777 4444.

Patients can also access general service information and answers to frequently asked questions, as well as leaflets including easy read versions, at www.emedgroup.co.uk/sussex.

For full details of this and other healthcare services visit the Sussex Health Care website: https://www.sussex.ics.nhs.uk/

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05/04/2025

Have you seen our Access Assessments of buildings in Henfield? They contain information regarding access and egress to places like halls, sports facilities, youth club, pubs, and shops.

These are available on our website https://www.accesshenfield.com/assessments, or physical copies can be viewed in Henfield Library.

More assessments are to follow!

We have undertaken Access Assessments of buildings in Henfield, eg halls, sports facilities, Youth club, pubs, shops, etc. Below is information regarding access and egress to the buildings. More assessments are to follow.

17/02/2025

Read about us in the Febuary 2025 edition of BN5 magazine!

2025 02 – BN5 magazine

16/02/2025

Access Henfield are a group of volunteers who are helping to remove barriers in a positive and encouraging way, enabling people with disabilities, whether visible or hidden, to participate fully in the community of Henfield.

To find out how they are supporting the residents of Henfield or to join their group visit their website https://www.accesshenfield.com

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27/12/2024

Stay tuned for more from us in the future!
Find out more on our website:

Our aims are: To help remove barriers in a positive and encouraging way, enabling people with disabilities, whether visible or hidden, to participate fully in our community of Henfield To encourage awareness, acceptance and consideration within the community for all disabilities To be a point of