For everyone in Horsham

Your Horsham Handy Guide

Local services, NHS help, community groups and everyday essentials. Find what you need in Horsham without the endless searching.

What are you looking for?

28 useful resources

Everyday essentials

The practical things you need from time to time.

Horsham District Council

Bin collections & recycling

Check collection information, what goes in each bin and how to report a missed collection.

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Horsham District Council

Parking in Horsham

Find council parking information and links to permits before heading into town.

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West Sussex County Council

Your local library

Find nearby libraries, opening times and information about their services.

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West Sussex County Council

Schools & parents

Find local schools, apply for a school place and check term dates, school transport and free school meal information. Confirm inset days and holiday dates with your child’s school.

Explore school information

Getting out & about

A place to start when you want to get somewhere or try something new.

West Sussex County Council

Community transport

Explore transport schemes for people who have difficulty using public transport. Check individual providers for eligibility and booking details.

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Horsham Museum

Horsham Museum & Art Gallery

Plan a visit and check the museum’s current opening information.

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Horsham District Council

Sport & leisure

Explore the council’s information on local sport, leisure and activities.

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Horsham District Council

For local dog owners

Explore Horsham’s parks and countryside for your next outing with your dog. Check each location’s dog rules before visiting. Lost or found a dog? The council also has a local lost and found service.

Explore local parks Lost or found a dog?

Community & company

Find local activities, services and ways to feel more connected.

Horsham District Council

Find community services

Browse the council’s directory for local organisations and community services.

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Horsham District Council

Community activities

See the Neighbourhood Wardens’ current events and activities across Horsham District. Check the location and any booking requirements.

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Horsham District Council

Local events

Explore the council’s events information for Horsham District.

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Neighbourhood Watch Network

Neighbourhood Watch

Enter your Horsham postcode to find nearby Neighbourhood Watch groups, connect with neighbours and find out how to get involved.

Find your local group

A little extra support

Useful starting points for yourself, a neighbour or someone you care for.

Horsham District Council

Local support & advice

Find the council’s signposts to help with money, housing and other practical concerns.

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West Sussex County Council

Help with living costs

Explore practical information about household costs, budgeting and available support.

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Horsham District Wellbeing

Support for carers

Find local information and links for people who care for someone else.

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NHS health services

Useful NHS directories and information for you and your family.

NHS

Find a doctor / GP

Enter your Horsham postcode to find nearby GP surgeries. Contact the surgery to check registration and appointment availability.

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NHS

Find a dentist

Search by postcode for nearby dental practices, then check directly whether they are accepting patients and which services they offer.

Visit directory

NHS

Find a pharmacy

Find pharmacies near your postcode and check their listed services and opening information before visiting.

Visit directory

NHS

Find an NHS sight test

Search for nearby opticians offering NHS sight tests. Check eligibility for a free test and appointment availability with the practice.

Visit NHS website

NHS

NHS talking therapies

Find NHS talking therapies for anxiety and depression, including information about referring yourself and which local service covers you.

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NHS

Find other NHS services

Explore the NHS guide to services, with links to hospitals, vaccinations, urgent care and other healthcare information.

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Useful contact numbers

Know who to contact when you need help or advice.

For an emergency, call 999. The numbers below are for non-emergency reports, urgent medical advice and general enquiries.

Sussex Police

Police: non-emergency

101

For non-emergency police enquiries or reports. You can also contact Sussex Police online.

Official website

NHS

NHS: urgent medical help

111

Need medical help or advice about what to do next? Call NHS 111 or use 111 online. For a life-threatening emergency, call 999.

Official website

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service

Fire service: general enquiries

01243 786211

For general fire service enquiries. This is an enquiries line, not an emergency response number. For a fire or rescue emergency, call 999.

Official website

Charities & someone to talk to

Practical support, helpful advice and a listening ear.

Charity support

Samaritans

116 123

If you’re finding things difficult or need someone to listen, call Samaritans free, any time, day or night.

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Charity support

Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove

Explore services, advice and activities for older people, their families and carers across the local area.

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Charity support

Carers Support West Sussex

Find information, guidance and emotional support for unpaid carers looking after a family member, friend or neighbour.

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Charity support

Citizens Advice Horsham

Find your local Citizens Advice contact details for help with practical problems such as benefits, money, housing and work.

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