Get Involved Groups (GIG)
Our friendly, accessible drop-ins alternate between in-person and online.
Upcoming Get Involved Group meetings:
Dates for the rest of 2026
Monday 19 October 1.30 to 3.30pm at Montague House
Monday 16 November 12.30 to 2pm via Zoom.
Monday 14 December 1.30 to 3.30pm at Montague House (This is our Festive Celebration. It will be a week earlier than usual due to holiday season).
Our Get Involved Groups are a powerful way for disabled people — including those living with long-term health conditions, mental health challenges, and neurodivergence — to shape what happens in Brighton & Hove.
These friendly, informal drop-in sessions are led by the group themselves. We meet every month (the 3rd Monday of the month, alternating in-person and online) to talk about the things that matter to us — like transport, planning, access and social issues.
We often invite guests from different council teams or local organisations, so you can ask questions and share your views directly. It’s the only city-wide platform for disabled people to give feedback on a broad range of topics that impact daily life. We also give feedback on specific consultations, diving deeper into how council services are designed and delivered — and to make sure they work for everyone.
Friends, family & carers are also welcome to join you. There’s no need to RSVP but you are welcome to let us know you are coming. You can come along every month or dip in and out when it suits you best. It’s a great way to connect with others and build your community.
“I find it difficult to get out, but I always try to make it along to the GIG, as I find out so much great information about local services, things to do, and ways to help make managing my health condition better. It’s a lovely place to be”
Why come along?
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A warm, welcoming space to meet others
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Led by the group — your ideas shape what we talk about
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Council staff and external guests come to talk, listen, and learn from lived experience
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No forms, no pressure — just turn up
"Involvement with the group helped me get back into a working routine. More importantly, it showed me that there is a really supportive community out there for people who are living with disabilities and long-term health conditions."
What accessibility support is available?
We want our meetings to be as accessible as possible and are always happy to talk about what you need to take part.
- Our in-person venue is wheelchair accessible, with an accessible toilet close to the meeting space.
- A quiet space is available next door if you need a break during an in-person meeting.
- We can help you get set up with Zoom and talk you through how to use it. You can also join Zoom meetings by phone if you don’t have internet access.
- If you can’t attend a meeting but would still like to share your views, you can email us or arrange a one-to-one conversation at a time and place that works for you.
- If you have any other access requirements, please get in touch and we’ll talk with you about how we can support you to take part.
"The GIG is important because it’s local to Brighton and Hove, has guest speakers and deals with important local issues – NHS, benefits, buses, disability rights."
GIG weekly update email
We send out a weekly update via email which includes GIG news and upcoming events, things of interest and ways to share your voice. Email us to be added to our mailing list.
GIG is no longer a members group
Please note, this used to be a members group. However, we find it works better as a more informal drop in. We like to see regular members but don’t want anyone to feel pressured to commit to every session.