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AMHPs are expected to keep their knowledge of mental health law up to date. We have prepared local guidance documents to help AMHPs with their decisions. We also provide specialist supervision. Our continuing professional development programme gives AMHPs opportunities to reflect on the way they w...

Residential Services We have six services across the county – five for people primarily with learning disabilities and one for people with dementia. The homes promote people’s independence, choice and inclusion and provide support 24 hours a day. This may include support with: personal care mobili...

The Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Service in West Sussex responds to urgent requests for assessment under the Mental Health Act 1983 (revised 2007). AMHPs work closely with colleagues across the NHS in the county, as well as with police officers and the ambulance service. There are A...

One of the hardest decisions facing people who need care is the choice between staying in their current home or moving to a new home which might be more suitable. The Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) provide free and impartial advice on housing and care needs. Their website at housingcare.org ...

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Directly Provided Services (DPS) offer a range of social care services run by West Sussex County Council. This includes seven day opportunity services, six residential services and a countywide shared lives scheme where people are supported within shared lives carers' homes. This can be long-term, ...

Finding a job or choosing a career The National Careers Service provides help online, by telephone or face-to-face to help you choose or change career. Job Centre Plus is a universal service - this means they will help anyone on benefits to find work or move closer to being in work. They have off...

Websites you may be interested in Hospital admissions can be planned or they can be emergencies. This area of the website aims to help with some of the uncertainties and anxieties you might face before, during and after your hospital stay. It suggests ways you can plan ahead for when you return ho...

Personal budget This is money you can use to buy your care and support. To get a personal budget you have to have an assessment. This is done by your local Lifelong Service Adults Team. You, your family or friends can call Adults CarePoint on 01243 642121 . Your home (and your needs) An assessmen...