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, or If someone is willing and able to pay the top-upare planning to move into one, you may be eligible for contribution towards your care costs, and we agreethe NHS-funded nursing care contribution. If you are to this, we will ask them to sign an agreement. Weassessed as needing some of your care provided by a will then collect the extra money from that personregistered nurse, your local Integrated Care Board (ICB) direct. If the extra payments are going to stop for anypays this financial contribution direct to the care home. reason,you or the other person should contact us forThe NHS contributes to the registered nurse who may advice immediately. provide, arrange or supervise your day-to-day care.For more information on all charges and fees, pleaseTo check whether you are eligible for NHS-funded see our booklet Choosing and paying towards care in anursing care, a nurse assessor will carry out an residential or nursing home at westsussex.gov.ukassessment to consider your nursing needs. If you (search under Adults social care publications) are eligible and you are in a care home that provides or contact our Adults CarePoint and ask for a copy nursing, the NHS will pay 219.71 per week (rate as by calling 01243 642121 or emailing of April 2023) to the nursing home towards the cost socialcare@westsussex.gov.uk. You can also call usingof your nursing care. This rate is set nationally and the Relay UK on 18001 01243 642121 (from aDepartment of Health reviews it each year.textphone or the NGT Lite app downloaded onto aNHS Continuing Healthcarecomputer, tablet or smartphone).NHS Continuing Healthcare is a package of care that the NHS arranges and pays for. It is available Example: A care-needs assessment carried outfor people who are assessed as having high-level with Mrs Y and her family has identified that theongoing health needs and meet the criteria set by best way to meet Mrs Ys needs is in a care home.the Department of Health. It pays for care which can We have carried out a financial assessment andbe provided for people living in their own home or found that Mrs Y, who has dementia, shouldin a care home, nursing home or a specialist health contribute 172.80 a week towards her caresetting. If you are aged under 18, any extra NHS home fees. Currently, the usual rate we will pay forsupport is considered under the National Framework a place in a care home providing dementia care isfor Children and Young Peoples Continuing Care. For 810.00. We support the family to choose a homemore information visit the NHS SussexSussex Health where there is a vacancy, and which can meet MrsandCare website: Ys needs and accepts our rate of 810.00 (whichsussex.ics.nhs.uk/your-care/continuing-healthcare/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:some voluntary organisations, for example Age UKsussex.ics.nhs.uk/your-care/continuing-healthcare/West Sussex, Brighton and Hove. Please see UsefulOr call NHS Sussex Continuing Healthcare through Contacts on pages 28 to 30. their voicemail service on 01273 403600. 24Living well in your community 2023/24'