b'as learning or physical disabilities, mental-health issuesand getting dressed, and can support you with eating or dementia, and also vulnerable older people. and drinking. Help is available 24 hours a day and People are recruited and trained as Shared Livesmeals are provided, usually with a choice of main meal. carers to provide support in their own homes. ThisActivities and outings are usually available, and visitors support includes: are always welcome.#respite or short-term accommodation with careCare home with nursing andsupport; Care homes with nursing generally care for people who #long-term accommodation with care and support; and have complex or changing care needs and need the sort #daytime support (known as Day Share), where youof care that can only be provided under the supervision use the Shared Lives carers own home as a baseof a qualified nurse. By law, care homes with nursing and spend time in the community. must have a qualified nurse on duty 24 hours a day. In While using the scheme, you will have the privacy ofWest Sussex, most care homes with nursing are owned your own room and can share the day-to-day livesand managed by independent organisations.of the Shared Lives carer and their family. You willCan I choose the care home?be encouraged to make your own choices and live as independently as possible. If you are paying for your care, you can choose any home that you can afford to pay for. If we are paying Further information for your place in a care home, you can choose any Contact us at Adults CarePoint home as long as:by phoning 01243 642121 #the accommodation is suitable for your or emailing socialcare@westsussex.gov.uk. assessedneeds;You can also call using Relay UK #the cost of your care is not more than the amount on 18001 01243 642121 stated in your personal budget for accommodation (from a textphone or the NGT Lite app downloadedof that type or, if it is more expensive, you or onto a computer, tablet or smartphone). someone else on your behalf agrees to cover the extra cost for the full length of your stay;Or you can contact our Shared Lives Scheme direct.#the accommodation is available; andPhone: 0330 22 25700#the provider of the accommodation is willing to enter Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pma contract with us to provide the care at the rate Email: sharedlives.dutyworker@westsussex.gov.ukstated in your personal budget.Website: westsussex.gov.uk/sharedlivesAt the front of this guide there is a checklist of the Care homes and care homes things you may want to consider when making your choice. It may be helpful to take the checklist with you with nursingwhen visiting care homes.The decision to leave your home and move intoAs a quick guide, you may want to consider:residential care is not an easy one, and it can take#the current CQC report and rating for the home;some time to adjust to the change. #whether there is a registered manager;Before considering moving into a residential care home,#whether the staff seem caring and attentive;we strongly recommend that you look into the other#whether the residents seem happy and involved; andoptions that are available to support you to live safely at home. Wherever possible, care and support services#whether there is clear information on how to make will help you to continue living at home (see page 15). acomplaint.Other options include sheltered or extra-care housingWhat kind of accommodation can I expect?(see page 18). These can help you to maintain someA care home will normally offer you a single room. independence with the added security of regular careSome homes will offer you your own bathroom, but in and support when you need it. others the bathroom and toilet are shared. As well as If you do decide that a residential care home or ayour room, the care home will provide a lounge, dining care home with nursing is the best option for you, thisroom and other shared areas.section will help you to make informed decisions.We strongly recommend that you get specialistHow do I pay for the care? financial advice on paying for long-term care as soonIn West Sussex many people who move into a care home as possible. can meet the costs themselves from their investments, savings, benefits, pension and other income.Residential care homeOther people who have more limited investments Staff at a residential care home can help with personaland savings may be eligible for financial help from us care such as washing, bathing or showering, getting uptowards the cost of care.Supporting you to live well19'