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  • Key contacts and sources of information

    Find out more about paying for care West Sussex County Council Website : westsussex.gov.uk Phone : 01243 642121 Call using Relay UK : 18001 01243 642121 (from a textphone or the NGT Lite app downloaded onto a computer, tablet or smartphone.) Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove Website: ageuk.or...

  • Independent experts you can trust

    We understand you need to be confident that the Carewise care fees specialists will offer you appropriate, trustworthy advice. The consumer rights group Which? advise people to only speak to an adviser who is ‘a fully listed member of the Society of Later Life Advisers'. All of the Carewise-appro...

  • How do I access these services?

    Carewise has different services to support you, depending on your individual circumstances. If you own a property OR have assets of £150,000 or more including savings and investments We strongly recommend you contact one of the Carewise care fees specialists to arrange your free consultation. Vi...

  • Other sources of financial help and support

    If you are funding the cost of your care yourself, you may also want to see if you are entitled to the following sources of financial help and support. Attendance Allowance A non-taxable (or means-tested) benefit that is available to people over retirement age who, due to an illness or disabilit...

  • How Carewise can help you

    Carewise can help you, or someone you support, to consider your options What is Carewise? Carewise is a care funding scheme that offers expert, impartial advice to help people to consider the options, and decide how to pay for long-term care – either for themselves or a relative or friend. Set up...

  • How can Carewise help care providers?

    Carewise is a care funding scheme providing people in West Sussex with information and advice on paying for long-term care fees - whether that's in their own home or in a residential or nursing home. Working in partnership with the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA), Age UK West Sussex, Brigh...

  • Affordability check

    The Carewise care fees advisers offer a service to carry out an affordability check for potential residents of all residential and nursing care home providers. This benefits the care home and the resident by giving both parties an indication of the length of time the care fees can be paid for. Wh...

  • Frequently asked questions

    Choosing from different care and support options and deciding how to pay for it can be confusing. Whether it’s a move into a residential care home or employing carers to help you around your home, Carewise can provide you with trusted information and advice. We’ve put together answers to some com...

  • Will the County Council pay for my care?

    Financial help towards your care home fees? West Sussex County Council may provide financial help towards the cost of care in a residential or nursing home if you meet the following criteria: You have been assessed as having care needs which are eligible for council-funded support You have £23,25...

  • Will the NHS pay for my care?

    NHS funding There are two different types of funding from the NHS – NHS Continuing Healthcare funding (CHC) and NHS funded Nursing Care (FNC) . NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is a package of care that the NHS arranges and pays for. It is available for the relative...