Help us save Wellington House - act now

We, the undersigned, call on Brighton & Hove City Council to immediately withdraw the proposal to close Wellington House Day Options. This is the last remaining council run Day Centre for Adults with Learning disabilities and Complex needs in Brighton & Hove.

 We urge the Council to protect this essential, specialist service for adults with complex learning disabilities and ensure that the city's most vulnerable community members are not forced to pay the price for budget cuts.

Wellington House is not just a building—it is a lifeline.

Why this closure is a disaster for our city:

Expertise That Can’t Be Replaced: Wellington House supports adults with high-level, complex needs and challenging behaviour. The staff are specialists in de-escalation and safety. Independent providers are often unable or unwilling to take on this level of care.

Preventing Family Breakdown: For parents and sibling carers, Wellington House provides the only reliable respite in their week. Without it, many families will reach a breaking point, leading to the collapse of home care arrangements.

A False Economy: Closing this centre to save money today will cost the taxpayer more tomorrow. When these placements fail, the Council will be forced to fund expensive, emergency out-of-area residential care.

The proposals to close the centre are due to be discussed at the cabinet meeting on 12th February and then voted on at the budget meeting on 26th February, but there has been no publicity about the proposal nor opportunity for impacted families or local residents to have their say. We need to show the Council that the people of Brighton & Hove value dignity and safety over short-term savings.

Your voice matters: Please leave a comment when you sign, explaining why you support this cause. If you have a personal connection to the service, or if you simply believe a city like ours should protect its most vulnerable, your stories help make this campaign impossible to ignore.

Please sign this petition to tell the Council: Do not abandon our most vulnerable community members. Save Wellington House.