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Easing the worry of paying for long-term care The Carewise care funding scheme was set up by West Sussex County Council, in partnership with Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, the Society of Later Life Advisers and West Sussex Partners in Care. It supports people to find the most cost-effect...

Power of Attorney It's important you think about who you would want to make decisions on your behalf, if you can no longer do this yourself. A power of attorney is a legal document that lets you give one or more person the power to make decisions for you. If you're aged 18 or over, you can arrang...

Deputyship If you have not made a Lasting Power of Attorney and you are unable to make decisions for yourself (lacking mental capacity), then a family member or friend can apply to the Court of Protection to become your deputy so that they can make decisions on your behalf. The court will decide ...

Most people want to live independently in their own home for as long as possible. However, as people get older and have greater care and support needs, they may need additional support to remain living in their own home. There are many services in the community to support people to do this. This s...

End of life care helps people who are nearing the end of their life to live well and to die in the most comfortable and dignified way possible. It also supports their family and carers in coping with the death of a loved one. End of life care can be available in a hospice, at home, in a hospital o...

Leisure activities for older people and people with disabilities take place within local communities throughout West Sussex. You can find details of swimming clubs, indoor or outdoor bowls, aerobics and other activities and sports by contacting leisure or sports centres. Other activities can inclu...

Care and support at home (sometimes called domiciliary care, home care or care at home) helps you stay independent by supporting you to manage many aspects of daily living including your personal care. Domiciliary care services are provided by independent or voluntary organisations. We sometimes a...

If you can no longer be safely supported to live at home and are thinking of moving to a care home, you are faced with some important decisions and choices. This section will help you to gather information and ask the right questions before making your decision. Decisions and choices You may be th...

If you require an Adults' Services publication or document translated into another language or an alternative format, please check the list of translated publications and alternative formats to see if this already exists and email publications@westsussex.gov.uk to request a copy. If you cannot fi...

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