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Home care in East Sussex

LCH Care matches families in East Sussex with checked, self-employed carers, from 2-hour visits to live-in care. You choose your carer and speak to them before anything is agreed.

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East Sussex at a glance

Of the 561,900 people who live in East Sussex, about 152,300 (27.1%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. Around 22,500 East Sussex residents are aged 85 or over. East Sussex mixes urban and rural districts (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 328 people per square kilometre on average, so hourly visits suit the towns and live-in care often suits the countryside.

561,900people live in East Sussex
27.1%are aged 65 or over, about 152,300 people
22,500people are aged 85 or over
1 councilEast Sussex County Council

Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.

Care at home in East Sussex

  • Hourly care in East Sussex: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
  • Live-in care in East Sussex: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
  • Overnight care in East Sussex: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
  • Respite care in East Sussex: cover while a family carer takes a break
  • 24-hour care in East Sussex: two carers sharing the day and the night
  • Companionship care in East Sussex: company, outings and help with daily routines
  • Dementia care in East Sussex: 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 East Sussex

Adult social care in East Sussex is run by East Sussex County Council. Ask East Sussex County 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

The main NHS hospitals serving East Sussex include Eastbourne District General Hospital, Conquest Hospital and Bexhill 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 East Sussex

  1. Tell us what is needed

    Where in East Sussex, the help needed, and when care should start.

  2. See matched profiles

    Profiles say what experience each carer has.

  3. Speak first

    Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.

  4. Care starts

    You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.

There is no office in East Sussex 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 East Sussex

LCH Care matches families across East Sussex, including these 26 towns, villages and districts:

Postcode districts

Postcode districts in East Sussex include BN2, BN7, BN9, BN10, BN20, BN21, BN23, BN24, BN25, BN26, BN27, RH18, RH19, TN5, TN6, TN21, TN22, TN31, TN33, TN34, TN35, TN37, TN39 and TN40.

Nearby areas

Questions

Do you arrange home care across East Sussex?

Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in East Sussex, including Eastbourne, Hastings, Bexhill-on-Sea and Seaford, 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 East Sussex?

Wherever you live in East Sussex, 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 East Sussex?

Ask East Sussex County Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.

Can care start when someone leaves Eastbourne District General 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 East Sussex?

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 East Sussex?

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 East Sussex

Tell us what is needed in East Sussex, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.

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