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Independent guides to care at home · UK

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  • Live-in Care

    Live-in Care vs Care Home: A Cost & Lifestyle Comparison

    Compare live-in care and care homes on cost, independence, couples, pets and quality of life. An honest 2026 guide for families in West Sussex.

  • Companionship

    How Companionship Care Combats Loneliness in Older Adults

    How companionship care helps older adults beat loneliness in Worthing & Adur. What it involves, what it costs, and how it differs from personal care.

  • Recognising the Need

    How to Talk to a Loved One About Accepting Care at Home

    How to raise the subject of home care with a parent who doesn’t want it. What to say, what to avoid, and how to handle refusal without a row.

  • Elderly Care

    Helping Ageing Parents Stay Independent at Home

    Practical ways to help an ageing parent stay independent: falls prevention, nutrition, staying social, technology and small changes that make a difference.

  • Choosing Care

    What Is a Care Needs Assessment & How Do You Get One? (Care Act 2014)

    How to get a free care needs assessment from West Sussex County Council, what happens, the eligibility criteria, and what to do if you disagree.

  • Choosing Care

    How to Choose a Home Care Agency: A Family’s Checklist

    Choosing a home care agency in Worthing or Adur? Use our family checklist: CQC ratings, questions to ask, costs and red flags. Book a free assessment.

  • Reablement

    What Is Reablement & How Does It Help You Regain Independence?

    Reablement helps you regain independence after illness or hospital. Learn what it involves, how long it lasts, who pays, and how it differs from home care.

  • Choosing Care

    Home Care vs Care Home: Which Is Right for Your Family?

    Compare home care and care homes on cost, independence, quality of life and practicality. An honest guide to help your family decide.

  • End-of-Life & Palliative

    Palliative Care at Home: What It Is & How It Helps

    Understand palliative care at home: what it involves, who provides it, how NHS Fast Track funding works, and how families are supported in West Sussex.

  • Cost & Funding

    Funding Home Care: Attendance Allowance, NHS CHC & Council Support Explained

    How to fund home care in West Sussex: Attendance Allowance, NHS Continuing Healthcare, council support and self-funding explained. Free funding guide.

  • Regulation & Quality

    Understanding CQC Ratings: What to Look for in a Care Provider

    What CQC ratings actually mean, the five key questions inspectors ask, how to read a report properly, and why a rating alone isn’t enough.

  • Carer Support

    Carer Support in Worthing & Adur: A Directory

    Support for unpaid carers in Worthing and Adur: your right to a carer’s assessment, named local charities, benefits, emergency planning and free respite routes.

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  • All guides
  • What care costs
  • Paying for care
  • Getting an assessment
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  • Find care near you