Who can get help from Adult Social Care and Health
1. Who can apply?
Adult Social Care work with people aged 18 and over who live in East Sussex, such as those who:
- want to stay living at home but are finding it difficult to manage
- would like to get out and about, but are unable to due to a health condition or disability
- need information on how to access more suitable accommodation
- look after someone who could not cope without their help
Eligibility
You could get help from us if:
- you have care and support needs due to a disability, physical or mental health condition or illness
- your disability, health condition or illness stops you from doing everyday tasks, like washing and getting out and about
- this has an impact on at least two areas of your daily life
- your wellbeing is affected because you cannot do these tasks
We will assess how your disability or health condition affects your life. To do this, we follow national rules set by the government. These ‘eligibility criteria’ are listed in full in this factsheet:
