Respite Care in Bognor Regis

Bognor Regis, Felpham, Aldwick, Pagham and Middleton-on-Sea have a large older population, and many families here look after someone at home. This page lists respite providers covering the town and the Arun coast.

Home care visits can give you a few hours off each week, and live in care provides one to one support at home for longer breaks. Short stays in care homes and nursing homes along the coast suit people with higher needs, including dementia and recovery after a stroke.

Carers Support West Sussex offers unpaid carers in the area information, advice and assessments on behalf of West Sussex County Council.

Local support, NHS and funding in Bognor Regis

West Sussex County Council is responsible for adult social care in Bognor Regis. Ask them for a needs assessment for the person you care for and a carer’s assessment for yourself. If you are eligible, the council may arrange or help pay for respite, usually after a financial assessment, and some families use direct payments to arrange care themselves. Visit the West Sussex County Council website.

If your loved one’s needs are mainly health related, ask their GP or social worker about NHS continuing healthcare, which is arranged and paid for by the NHS. The NHS guide to carer breaks and respite care also sets out the options.

Benefits can help with the cost. Attendance Allowance is not means tested and is paid to people over State Pension age who need help with care, and Carer’s Allowance may be available if you care for 35 hours a week or more. Our guide to funding respite care and carer’s assessment guide explain more.

Carers Support West Sussex also supports unpaid carers locally with advice and help to take a break. Your local Age UK may offer carers support and sitting services, and you can search for charity grants towards the cost of a break through Turn2us.

Booking respite care in Bognor Regis

Before you book, check the provider’s latest inspection report from the CQC and ask about availability, the minimum length of stay and what is included in the price. Short stay places in Bognor Regis can fill up around school holidays and Christmas, so it helps to enquire a few weeks ahead. If this is your first break, a few home care visits or a short trial stay can help your loved one settle.

You can contact every provider directly. Filter by care type or condition, then send a free, no obligation enquiry. Our carer’s assessment guide explains how the council can help with costs.