b'We need to check that they have enough money toYou can also visit westsussexconnecttosupport.org and pay the top-up, so we will ask them for information ongo to the Care options section.their finances. They also need to be sure they will be able to continue to make the payments for as long asNHS-funded nursing careisnecessary. If you are living in a care home that provides nursing, If someone is willing and able to pay the top-upor are planning to move into one, you may be eligible contribution towards your care costs, and we agreefor the NHS-funded nursing care contribution. If you to this, we will ask them to sign an agreement. Weare assessed as needing some of your care provided by will then collect the extra money from that persona registered nurse, your local Integrated Care Board direct. If the extra payments are going to stop for any(ICB) pays this financial contribution direct to the care reason,you or the other person should contact us forhome. The NHS contributes to the registered nurse advice immediately. who may provide, arrange or supervise your day-to-day care.For more information on all charges and fees, please see our booklet Choosing and paying towards care in aTo check whether you are eligible for NHS-funded residential or nursing home at westsussex.gov.uknursing care, a nurse assessor will carry out an (search under Adults social care publications) assessment to consider your nursing needs. If you or contact our Adults CarePoint and ask for a copy are eligible and you are in a care home that provides by calling 01243 642121 or emailing nursing, the NHS will pay 219.71 per week (rate as socialcare@westsussex.gov.uk. You can also call usingof April 2023) to the nursing home towards the cost Relay UK on 18001 01243 642121 (from aof your nursing care. This rate is set nationally and the textphone or the NGT Lite app downloaded onto aDepartment of Health reviews it each year.computer, tablet or smartphone). NHS Continuing HealthcareNHS Continuing Healthcare is a package of care Example: A care-needs assessment carried outthat the NHS arranges and pays for. It is available with Mrs Y and her family has identified that thefor people who are assessed as having high-level best way to meet Mrs Ys needs is in a care home.ongoing health needs and meet the criteria set by the We have carried out a financial assessment andDepartment of Health. It pays for care which can be found that Mrs Y, who has dementia, shouldprovided for people living in their own home or in a contribute 172.80 a week towards her carecare home, nursing home or a specialist health setting. home fees. Currently, the usual rate we will pay forIf you are aged under 18, any extra NHS support is a place in a care home providing dementia care isconsidered under the National Framework for Children 810.00. We support the family to choose a homeand Young Peoples Continuing Care. For more where there is a vacancy, and which can meet Mrsinformation visit the NHS SussexSussex Health and Ys needs and accepts our rate of 810.00 (whichCare website ics.nhs.uk.includes Mrs Ys contribution). However, Mrs YIf you live in your own home, the NHS All-Age and her family choose another home that chargesContinuing Care Team will discuss an appropriate 836.10 a week. For Mrs Y to be able to take thepackage of care with you to meet your assessed place at the home of her choice, someone else (aneeds. If you live in a care home or nursing home, NHS third party) will need to agree to pay 26.10 aContinuing Healthcare will pay for your care home fees week to cover the extra cost. to the level that the Integrated Care Board assesses (836.10810.00 = 26.10) is appropriate to meet your health and associated social care needs. It does not cover services such as chiropody, reflexology or hairdressing, or for you to stay How do I find and choose a care home? in a room that is bigger than you need.You can either look for a care home yourself or contactIf you are eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare, your us for advice. We can also give you information aboutneeds will be reviewed again after three months, and care homes in different parts of the county to helpthen once a year after that. If you live in a care home you decide which will best meet your needs. Contactand need care from a registered nurse, but you do not our Adults CarePoint by calling 01243 642121 ormeet the eligibility criteria for, or are no longer eligible email socialcare@westsussex.gov.uk. You can alsofor, NHS Continuing Healthcare, you may be eligible for call using Relay UK on 18001 01243 642121 (fromNHS-funded nursing care (see above).a textphone or the NGT Lite app downloaded onto aFor more details, visit the NHS Sussex All-Age computer, tablet or smartphone). Continuing Care Team webpages on the NHS SussexYou may also be able to get information and help fromSussex Health and Care website ics.nhs.uk.some voluntary organisations, for example Age UKOr call NHS Sussex Continuing Healthcare through West Sussex, Brighton and Hove. Please see Usefultheir voicemail service on 01273 403600. Contacts on pages 28 to 30.24Living well in your community 2023/24'