Home care in Brighton and Hove
Checked, self-employed carers for families across Brighton and Hove, for hourly visits, nights or live-in care. You speak to carers first, then choose.
Brighton and Hove at a glance
Brighton and Hove has about 284,200 residents, and 14.7% of them, about 41,800 people, are aged 65 or over (ONS mid-2025 population estimates). Around 5,660 Brighton and Hove residents are aged 85 or over. Brighton and Hove is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 3,431 people per square kilometre, which suits hourly visits as well as live-in care.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in Brighton and Hove
- Hourly care in Brighton and Hove: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Brighton and Hove: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Brighton and Hove: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Brighton and Hove: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Brighton and Hove: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Brighton and Hove: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Brighton and Hove: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Not sure which type fits? See home care explained or care for specific conditions.
Arranging and funding care in Brighton and Hove
Adult social care in Brighton and Hove is run by Brighton and Hove City Council. Ask Brighton and Hove City Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK. A needs assessment is worth having even if you plan to pay for care yourself, because it sets out the help needed in writing.
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS). Benefits such as Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare can also help; see paying for care at home.
Coming home from hospital
NHS hospitals in Brighton and Hove include Royal Sussex County Hospital and Brighton General Hospital. If your relative is coming home from hospital, care can start at short notice when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and see short-notice care.
How LCH Care works in Brighton and Hove
Tell us what is needed
Where in Brighton and Hove, the help needed, and when care should start.
See matched profiles
Profiles say what experience each carer has.
Speak first
Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care starts
You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.
There is no office in Brighton and Hove to visit: LCH Care is an introductory agency. Hourly care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. You pay LCH Care weekly, and LCH Care pays your self-employed carer. See how it works and pricing.
Towns and districts in Brighton and Hove
LCH Care matches families across Brighton and Hove, including these 4 towns, villages and districts:
- Brighton
- Hove
- Patcham
- Rottingdean
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Brighton and Hove include BN1, BN2, BN3 and BN51.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Brighton and Hove?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Brighton and Hove, including Hove, Brighton, Patcham and Rottingdean, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Brighton and Hove?
Wherever you live in Brighton and Hove, hourly care with LCH Care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. Your written quote confirms the full price before care starts.
Who do I contact for a needs assessment in Brighton and Hove?
Ask Brighton and Hove City Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves Royal Sussex County Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who can start.
Will I have to pay for care in Brighton and Hove?
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS).
Do you have an office in Brighton and Hove?
No. LCH Care is an introductory agency without local offices. You speak to carers by phone or video call, and your carer comes to your home.
Care at home in Brighton and Hove
Tell us what is needed in Brighton and Hove, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.