Home care in Polegate, East Sussex
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Polegate, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Polegate
Polegate is a town in East Sussex; its postcode districts are BN20 and BN26. The 2021 Census counted about 10,100 residents in the Polegate built-up area. Eastbourne District General Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 3 miles from Polegate. Adult social care in Polegate is arranged by East Sussex County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Polegate with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Polegate
- Hourly care in Polegate: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Polegate: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Polegate: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Polegate: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Polegate: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Polegate: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Polegate: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Polegate
East Sussex County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Polegate: apply on GOV.UK.
More on paying for care near Polegate, and on hospitals across East Sussex, is on the East Sussex page.
Nearby towns and districts
- Lower Willingdon
- Stone Cross
- Hailsham
- Eastbourne
- Crumbles
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Polegate?
Yes. Families in Polegate can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Polegate, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Polegate?
Care in Polegate 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 Eastbourne District General Hospital?
Often, yes. Let us know the expected discharge date early, and we will look for carers who can start in Polegate when your relative gets home.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Polegate?
East Sussex County Council carries out free needs assessments for people in Polegate: apply on GOV.UK.
Care at home in Polegate
Tell us what is needed in Polegate, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.