Social Care

Social care services in Eastbourne for children and families, adults and older people are provided by East Sussex County Council.

Go to the East Sussex Social Services website for advice, information and leaflets on the services you need, and to apply online.

Occupational therapists from Social Services work in partnership with Environmental Health staff from Eastbourne Borough Council to help people with Disabled Facilities Grants.

Social Care Direct 0845 60 80 191

Social Care Direct is a new contact centre providing one single point of contact across East Sussex for adult social care services. It provides help for adults who find it difficult to manage daily tasks in the home.

Social Care Direct can:

• provide information or leaflets
• take applications so specialist workers can assess what services you may need
• point you to other social care agencies
• put existing customers in touch with their social worker

You can contact Social Care Direct by:

• Phone: 0845 60 80 191 (local rate)

• Fax: 01323 466567

• Text: 0779 7878 111

• Email: socialcaredirect@eastsussex.gov.uk

A wide range of information leaflets are also available to download online, either as PDF documents or MP3 audio files, including Choosing a Care Home, Day and Home Care Services, and Physical Disability Services.