Planning for Your Future
Planning for Your Future is an important part of preparing for later life and having control over your choices.
This booklet can help you plan ahead for your future care needs and think about how you will pay for it.
It includes suggestions on talking about care preferences with family or carers, where to find guidance on the costs of care, the range of choices available to you and maintaining your wellbeing and financial independence.
It’s never too early to start the conversation early
- Talk with family, friends, or someone you trust about your future care preferences.
- Discuss what matters most to you - where you want to live, who should support you, and how you want to be cared for.
- Appoint a Lasting Power of Attorney – choose someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf, when you can no longer do so. This will also make things easier for your family and others in your support network. Visit gov.uk/power-of-attorney for more information.
- If you don’t have family, reach out to a trusted professional or organisations like Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove.
- If you are caring for someone, you can contact Carers Support West Sussex.
Understanding your options
There are a range of care and support options available. Having the right information can support you to make informed choices and decisions at an earlier stage.
The health and social care environment is complex and not always easy to navigate.
Knowing and understanding your options in advance will help you to seek the right support.
