The 2018-19 Survey took place between January and March and survey questionnaires were dispatched to 1,564 Adults Services customers.

The results from this year’s survey show that the percentage of people who use services who say that those services had made them feel safe and secure has increased from 87.1% in 2017-18 to 91.9% in 2018-19.  

An action plan has been devised with the Head of Safeguarding that majors on the broader determinants of safety in the community such as improving staff awareness of preventing radicalisation, victim support and enabling local residents to stay safe online.

People are living longer and for some this may mean moving into a care home. This decision is likely to be one of the most expensive decisions people make in their lives and the prospect of paying for long-term care can feel daunting. Seeking information and advice to help them consider all the options available and make informed decisions is vital. Based on current estimates, West Sussex residents can expect to pay an average of £50,000 or more per year for a residential care home.