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Working together to form Carewise The Carewise 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 in 2011. Together the four organisations bring valuable knowledge and expe...

Even if you are not at the stage of needing care, it’s still worth considering what type of care would suit you, your financial situation in later life, and planning ahead to work out how you might fund any future care needs. You will have more time to think about how you would like to manage your...

Paying your own long-term care fees If you have investments and savings (including the value of your property) of more than £23,250 and you are not eligible for NHS funding , you may have to pay for residential or nursing home care yourself – this is known as ‘self-funding’ your care home fees. T...

When people begin to think about a move into a residential or nursing care home, one of their main concerns can be about how to pay the care home fees. Likewise, for people arranging care at home. There is often uncertainty about whether there is any help towards the care fees from the local auth...

Most people receive their free consultations over the telephone. You can discuss what is best for you with the adviser. During the consultation, the adviser will ask you about: your current situation what you would like to achieve your assets, income and outgoings Lasting Power of Attorney. It wo...

We strongly recommend seeking specialist independent financial advice before deciding on how to pay care fees. As a West Sussex resident, you could be looking at care home costs of up to £1500 per week (more in some cases), depending on your individual needs and the care home. Seeking specialist ...

Why I recommend Carewise - one care home owner’s story When residents and their relatives visit us in our care home for the first time, they are given a welcome pack, which includes information about Carewise and our local independent financial adviser. I impress upon everyone who is responsible ...

Arrange a referral To arrange a free referral to a care fees specialist, go to Book your free consultation . There is a simple form to complete and you will be contacted by a care fees specialist within three working days. Alternatively, you can contact your chosen adviser directly. Want to know ...

Contact West Sussex County Council Contact us four to six months before your investments and savings reduce to below £23,250 (or sooner if possible). We will refer you to a welfare benefits adviser for an initial review. You can complete the online form on the county council website or phone on 0...

What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? An LPA allows an individual (the donor) to choose someone else to deal with third parties, such as banks or the local council, on their behalf, should they be unable to do so in the future. If you would like a relative or friend to help you organise long...