Other websites that may be of interest

West Sussex Carers Support

http://www.carerssupport.org.uk/

This site is for Carers in West Sussex and aims to help put carers in touch with local support and services and to give support to carers in every way it can. Alternatively call 0300 028 8888 info@carerssupport.org.uk

ICIS: Information for life

http://www.icis-info4life.org.uk/

ICIS is a friendly information 'bank' helping people in West Sussex find information through difficult or challenging circumstances, and enabling people to find care, support or advice services

Mencap

http://www.mencap.org.uk/advice-and-support

For general advice and support for people with learning disabilities: Alternatively call from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday on 0808 808 1111

West Sussex Carers Emergency Alert Card

http://www.chichestercareline.org.uk

Do you worry about what would happen to the person you look after if you were taken ill and unable to tell anyone that someone else depends on you? If the answer is yes, the carers emergency alert card may be the answer for you. Check out our web site or call us on 01243 778688

West Sussex Connect to Support

http://www.westsussexconnecttosupport.org

West Sussex Connect to Support The aim of this website is to help you to stay independent for longer by providing you with resources to look after yourself, stay safe and connected with your local community. You can use this website to find helpful information and advice, browse and shop for products and services, and discover over 1900 local groups and activities across West Sussex.

Learning Disabilities Health Facilitation Team West Sussex

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/services/servicedetails.htm?directoryID=16352

We are a team of nurses who are specialised in facilitating health care for people with Learning Disabilities. Promotion of annual health checks and health action planning. The Acute liaison service offer support to people with learning disabilities when they are admitted to hospital or have to attend for an out patient appointment. Provides learning disabilities awareness training for health care professionals. Provide advice, support and resources about offering reasonable adjustment to support the person's health care and easy read information. Tel: 01403 227000 ext 7341 Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Turn2us

https://www.turn2us.org.uk/Get-Support/Information-and-help

Information and help They have a helpful benefits checker. Find out what other financial advice and support is available.

Office of the Public Guardian

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/office-of-the-public-guardian

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) protects people in England and Wales who may not have the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves, such as about their health and finance. They have information on the following: Make a lasting power of attorney online. Claim a power of attorney refund online. How to make a lasting power of attorney. Lasting power of attorney forms and guidance. Deputies: act on behalf of someone who lacks capacity. Report a concern about an attorney or deputy. Making decisions on behalf of someone else. Tel: 0300 456 0300