Home care in Lewes, East Sussex
Families in Lewes can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Lewes
Lewes is a town in East Sussex, in the BN7 postcode district. About 16,100 people lived in the Lewes built-up area at the 2021 Census. The nearest NHS hospital to Lewes is Lewes Victoria Hospital, about 1 mile away. Needs assessments in Lewes are carried out by East Sussex County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Lewes with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Lewes
- Hourly care in Lewes: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Lewes: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Lewes: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Lewes: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Lewes: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Lewes: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Lewes: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Lewes
If you live in Lewes, ask East Sussex County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Lewes, see home care in East Sussex.
Nearby towns and districts
- Ringmer
- Telscombe
- Peacehaven
- Telscombe Cliffs
- Rottingdean Brighton and Hove
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Lewes?
Yes, LCH Care covers Lewes as part of East Sussex. It depends on carers being available near Lewes, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Lewes?
Care in Lewes is priced the same as everywhere LCH Care works: £25 an hour for visits of 2 hours or more, or £1,100 a week for live-in care, with a written quote first.
Can care start when someone comes home from Lewes Victoria Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Lewes when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Lewes?
If you live in Lewes, ask East Sussex County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Lewes
Tell us what is needed in Lewes, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.