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Care advice in West Sussex

Independent care guidance, needs assessments and advocacy for families across West Sussex – in person at home, in hospital or in a care home, and by phone or video.

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WHERE WE VISIT

Areas we cover in West Sussex

ChichesterWorthingBognor RegisLittlehamptonArundelShoreham-by-SeaLancingHorshamCrawleyHaywards HeathBurgess HillEast GrinsteadMidhurstPetworthPulboroughStorringtonSteyningSelseyBillingshurstCuckfieldHassocksHenfield

Don’t see your town? These are examples, not limits. If you’re in West Sussex, we can help.

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Arundel
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Worthing
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Chichester Harbour
A carer helping an older couple with an activityWhat we do in West Sussex
  • Care needs assessments at home
  • Hospital discharge support
  • Care home searches and visits
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare support
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An older couple talking together at homeWhat it costs

Free first call

After that, fixed, published prices – agreed in writing before any work starts.

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Quick call-back

We call you back promptly – the next working day if you contact us out of hours. If it’s urgent, tell us.

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HOW IT WORKS

Your path to the right care

  1. Free call20 minutes, no obligation
  2. Written noteYour next steps, in writing
  3. Assessment or supportIn person or by video
  4. A clear planCare, funding and next steps
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LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

About care in West Sussex

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We know the local teamsCouncils, hospital discharge teams and NHS funding panels across West Sussex

Who is responsible locally

Adult social care assessments and funding are run by West Sussex County Council. NHS Continuing Healthcare is managed by NHS Surrey and Sussex, the integrated care board formed in April 2026. We know how these teams work, and we can sit alongside you at assessments and meetings.

Hospitals and discharge

The main hospitals are St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester, Worthing Hospital and the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath, with East Surrey Hospital serving many families around Crawley and Horsham. If someone is being discharged, we can help you understand the options, check the plan is safe and make sure the right assessments happen.

Choosing a care home or care at home

We research and visit homes and providers independently, and we are not paid by any of them. That is the difference between a recommendation and an advertisement.

Paying for care

We explain how the council means test works, whether NHS funding could apply, and what the real weekly cost is likely to be – before you commit to anything.

QUESTIONS FAMILIES ASK

Common questions about West Sussex

Do you cover my town in West Sussex?

Yes. The towns above are examples, not limits – we help families across the whole of West Sussex, in person and by phone or video.

Can you help when someone is leaving hospital in Chichester, Worthing or Haywards Heath?

Yes. Hospital discharge is one of the most common reasons families call us. We can help you understand the discharge plan, the funding position and the care options, and make sure the right assessments are done.

Do you charge travel costs in West Sussex?

Within 35 miles of our Eastbourne base, the price you see is the price you pay. Further out, there is a fixed travel fee, quoted before you book – so you know the full cost up front.

Do you take commission from care homes or agencies?

No. We take no commission or referral fee from any care provider, ever. You pay us, and only us, so our advice stays independent.

Can you help if I live far away from my relative?

Yes. That is one of the most common situations we deal with. We can be in the room while you join by phone or video.

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General information only, not legal or regulated financial advice. Where regulated advice is needed, we will tell you and point you to the right professional.

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