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We believe that if people are properly supported, they can play a full role in their community. We also believe that you best understand your own social care support needs and how they can be met.
As a local authority, the County Council is a registered adoption agency, providing a range of adoption services. Foster carers look after most children in care in West Sussex. They make an incredible difference to children’s lives.
We believe people with an impairment have the right to exercise choice and control over their own lives and the freedom to participate in their local community, irrespective of ability.
We know that it is important to make sure people working within social care are fully trained and equipped to do their jobs properly. Whether you are a West Sussex foster carer or working for the County Council, you can find useful information here.
Our social care services for children and young people include family support, short-term breaks, fostering, adoption, residential and leaving care services. Children's safeguarding is also part of our remit.
This A-Z listing is your quick reference to social care services in West Sussex.
Carers are people who are helping a relative, child, partner or friend who is either frail, has a physical and/or a mental illness, is disabled, or is affected by substance misuse.
The We Support You website provides information for people who want to make social care their career. Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced Social Worker, or looking to return to care or social work, there are opportunities available.
Find information on local health services, such as doctors, dentists, chemists and many more. Health topics covered include keeping fit, healthy eating, reducing stress and much more.