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1-120714827 New Tyne is a home for people who have been diagnosed with dementia. The team here will do all they can to ensure people feel comfortable and safe, and will work with individuals to promote their independence and maintain their skills where they are able to. We embrace the ethos of be...

This information is about disability-related expenses. These are the extra costs you may have as a result of your disability or medical condition. Average annual household fuel costs are published by the UK Office for National Statistics. These are used to calculate the appropriate allowance, in t...

For people needing social care support There may be times when you do not agree with the outcome of the review. We hope that if you are not happy about any part of your review, this can be dealt with during the meeting or with your local office. We will keep a record of your views as part of the r...

Only professionally qualified and registered staff, such as social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists or nurses, can become AMHPs. The University of Brighton runs the training course on behalf of the three local social services authorities in Sussex (us, East Sussex County Council, an...

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...

Some of the challenges and areas for improvement highlighted in 2021-22 (see above) remain relevant for 2022-23. Additional areas for improvement are set out below. Hospital discharge – further work on the process Our work on hospital discharge processes aims to prevent people remaining in hospit...

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 ...

Adults' Services is committed to ensuring equality in service delivery and employment and we will treat all people with fairness, dignity and respect. Quick links Staff practice guidance and documents Policy - Strategies - Frameworks Safeguarding adults Legislation Approved Mental Health Prof...