b'our website. You can also call using Relay UK on service. This service is for older people in West Sussex 18001 01243 642121 (from a textphone or thewho live alone, and family and friend carers, to help NGT Lite app downloaded onto a computer, tabletthem recover after a hospital stay. orsmartphone).This service is for: Sensory impairment #people aged 65 or over; Sensory impairments, including sight and hearing#older people living alone; loss, become more common as we get older, and can#family or friend carers aged 18 or over who have make daily activities more difficult. Early action andbeen in hospital or who are caring for someone who support is important in supporting you to manage anyhas just come out of hospital; and sensoryimpairment.#people who are about to leave hospital. The Connect to Support website is a helpful startingSupport at Home after Hospital will provide a volunteer place for finding out more. Visit the Health conditionsto visit you in your home for up to six weeks to support and disabilities section of you while you regain your confidence and independence. www.westsussexconnecttosupport.org.Some of the ways the volunteer could help you include: You can also contact our specialist services using the#visiting you for a chat; details below. #carrying out small practical tasks inside and outside Our vision rehabilitation specialists work with adultsyour home; with sight loss to teach them skills they need to be#helping you to get your prescriptions and shopping; independent.#supporting you to attend your hospital or doctors Email: visual.impairment@westsussex.gov.ukappointments; Phone Adults CarePoint: 01243 642121#helping you with your caring role, for example, You can also call using Relay UK on staying with the person you care for while you go out; 18001 01243 642121 (from a textphone or the#providing information on other services and NGT Lite app downloaded onto a computer, tabletcontacting services on your behalf; and orsmartphone). #helping with finances, paperwork and benefit County Deaf Services help adults who are deaf orentitlements. hard of hearing by teaching them skills and arrangingThere is no charge for this service.equipment they need to be independent. Email: deaf.services@westsussex.gov.ukPlease note the service cannot help with personal care, Phone Adults CarePoint: 01243 642121dressing wounds, lifting, counselling and administering You can also call using Relay UK on medication. However, it can support you to find the 18001 01243 642121 (from a textphone or thehelp you need. Although the service cannot do your NGT Lite app downloaded onto a computer, tabletshopping for you, it can pick up essential items while orsmartphone). supporting you to find a shopping service that meets your needs. Learning Disabilities HealthTo arrange this service, please contact Age UK West FacilitationTeamSussex, Brighton and Hove. Or you can ask a hospital This team of nurses specialises in supporting peopleward nurse, social worker, GP, friend or relative to with a learning disability to access health care. Thecontact them on your behalf. team works with GPs and hospital staff and can helpAge UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove you when you go into hospital or go to an outpatientPhone: 0800 019 1310appointment. For more information, contact: Email: supportathomeafterhospital@ageukwsbh.org.ukLearning Disabilities Health Facilitation Team Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/westsussexbrightonhove/Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, (search under Support at home after hospital) Horsham Hospital, Hurst Road, Horsham, Supported Hospital DischargeHome First West Sussex RH12 2DR Phone: 01403 620438 Hospitals are the right place to be when you need Email: sc-tr.ldhf-horsham@nhs.netmedical or surgical treatment. However, it is proven Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmthat people who are medically fit recover better at Website: www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/patients- home than in hospital. and-visitors/services/learning-disabilities-health- Supported Hospital Discharge is an approach where facilitation-teamhealth and social care professionals work together to help you to recover at home, with the right support, Support at Home after Hospitalwhenever its safe to do so. Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove work inThe services provided by Supported Hospital Discharge partnership with Guild Care and Carers Support Westare led by Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, Sussex to provide a Support at Home after Hospital 12 Living well in your community 2025/26'