b'will put it in your fridge to enjoy later. (Please note, allDementia care and supportprices quoted are correct at the time of printing. PleaseMany people with dementia live well at home and contact us to confirm current prices.) continue to do the things they enjoy for a long time You can order the meals yourself, or your carers, friendsafter they receive their diagnosis. There is lots of or family members can order on your behalf. You cancommunity care and support available in West Sussex order (and cancel if necessary) up to 9.30am on theto help you live a good-quality life in the familiar delivery day. surroundings of your own home for as long as possible.The service is available to all West Sussex postcodes. Early diagnosis of dementia gives you and your For more information and to order meals, please visitfamily the opportunity to plan for the future and get HILS-uk.org. You can also phone the HILS West Sussexinformation, advice and support. In many cases, your office on 0330 2000 103 (select option 2). Or emailfirst point of contact should be your GP for health-care westsussex@hils-uk.org. services and a diagnosis, or Adults Services for most community-care opportunities.Keeping warm in winter Examples of community care include:In winter, its even more important to keep yourself well#information, advice and support for you and your to help avoid colds, flu and other more serious healthfamily and friend carers;problems. The West Sussex Wellbeing website offers#advice on equipment and adaptations to your home practical advice on how to keep warm. Top tips include: to make it safer and easier for you to move around #heating your home to at least 18C; and do everyday tasks;#wearing lots of thin layerscotton, wool and fleecy#technology, such as community-alarm systems and fibres are particularly good for maintaining body heat; tracking devices;#eating wellregular hot meals and drinks will help to#day services and support groups;keep you warm; #respite services, including short breaks for your #stocking up on tinned or frozen foods and havingfamily and friend carers;food delivered so you dont have to go out when its#meals on wheels; andcold and icy; and #care and support at home (this may include personal #staying inside during very cold weather if you havecare such as help with bathing and dressing, and heart or respiratory problems. help at mealtimes).For advice and information on keeping your energy billsThe Connect to Support website is a helpful down, including help with the energy price rises, visitstarting place for finding out more. Visit the westsussexenergy.co.uk. Health conditions and disabilities section of Keeping cool in summer westsussexconnecttosupport.org.Most of us enjoy being outside in the sunshine whenPrevention Assessment Teamthe weather is warm. However, it is important to makeThe Prevention Assessment Team (PAT) provides sure your health does not suffer as a result of highinformation, advice and guidance to people throughout temperatures. the county and directs people to appropriate services Follow these tips to stay safe in hot weather. to help them stay healthy and continue to live as #Protect your skin with sunscreen of at least SPF 30,independently as possible at home, and as part of and wear sunglasses to protect your eyes against UVtheir local community. The team is made up of our (ultraviolet) light. community prevention officers, nurses from Sussex Community Foundation NHS Trust and community #Drink plenty of fluids to keep hydrated. Aim to drinksupport workers from Age UK West Sussex, Brighton six to eight glasses of liquid each day, and more if itsand Hove and Guild Care. The PAT normally works with very hot. people aged 18 and over to provide specialist advice #Eat a balanced diet. to people who do not receive other specialist health #Watch out for signs of your body overheating,or social care services. The PAT can give you practical including muscle cramps in your legs, arms orand emotional support over the phone, or they can visit stomach, mild confusion or feeling weak. If you haveyou at home if this is essential. This service is for people any of these symptoms, drink plenty of fluids and restwho want, and are able, to act on the information and in a cool place. Get medical advice if the symptomsadvice provided, or who have someone who can do this dont ease after doing this. for them. PAT nurses also help deliver the NHS health check programme.For further information, visit ageuk.org.uk and search advice for staying cool in a heatwave orYou can contact the PAT Monday to Fridayvisitwestsussexwellbeing.org.uk and search forfrom 9am to 5pm. Phone 0330 222 24222Keeping cool. or email prevention@westsussex.gov.uk. 8Living well in your community 2023/24'