Brighton-Hearing Centre
Visit us:
1 Edward Street
Brighton
BN2 0JD
Write to us:
Brighton County and Family Court
William Street
Brighton
BN2 0RF
Additional information
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Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
- Counter service by appointment only
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There is no public counter in this building. For urgent matters only there is a counter service by prior appointment at Brighton County Court (William Street, Brighton BN2 0RF). Telephone 01273-388421 between 9am and 4.30pm
- Enquiries
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sussexfamily@justice.gov.uk
(for all other Children and family enquiries)
- Enquiries
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hearings.brighton.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
(Civil)
- Enquiries
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sx.familyapps@justice.gov.uk
(C100 applications)
- Family public law (children in care)
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contactfpl@justice.co.uk
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
Telephone
- Enquiries
- 0300 1235577
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 1235577.
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Disabled access
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For disabled access please call 01273 388421.
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Assistance dogs
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Assistance dogs are welcome
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Hearing Loop
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Loop hearing facilities are available. Hardwired into Court 2 and a mobile unit on request for other courtrooms.
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Security arch
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For safety and security, all customers and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter this building. We have a security arch. Please alert the security officer if you have a pacemaker.
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Lift
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Lifts are available in this building to access all public floors
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Public toilets
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Public toilets are available on all public floors
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Disabled toilet
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An accessible toilet is available and located on the second floor
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Refreshments
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A chilled water dispenser is available in each waiting area. (Not available at this time due to Covid restrictions)
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Interview room
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Interview rooms are available on the first, second and third floors. This building has public waiting areas outside all hearing rooms
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Children's waiting room
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A childrens room is available at this Court.
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Baby changing facility
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Baby changing facilities are available in the public toilets (male and female) on the first floor
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Video facilities
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Court hearing room video conferencing facilities available (by prior arrangement)
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Wireless network connection
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WiFi is available in all areas of the building. Please see WiFi notices in the waiting areas for details.
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County Court location code: 150
DX: 142600 Brighton 12
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