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Home care in West Sussex

LCH Care matches families in West 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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West Sussex at a glance

Of the 921,200 people who live in West Sussex, about 218,000 (23.7%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. Around 32,800 West Sussex residents are aged 85 or over. West Sussex mixes urban and rural districts (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 463 people per square kilometre on average, so hourly visits suit the towns and live-in care often suits the countryside.

921,200people live in West Sussex
23.7%are aged 65 or over, about 218,000 people
32,800people are aged 85 or over
1 councilWest Sussex County Council

Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.

Care at home in West Sussex

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

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

NHS hospitals in West Sussex include Princess Royal Hospital, Worthing Hospital and St Richard's 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 West Sussex

  1. Tell us what is needed

    Where in West 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 West 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 West Sussex

LCH Care matches families across West Sussex, including these 54 towns, villages and districts:

Postcode districts

Postcode districts in West Sussex include BN6, BN11, BN12, BN14, BN15, BN16, BN17, BN18, BN43, BN44, GU29, PO18, PO19, PO20, PO21, PO22, RH10, RH11, RH12, RH13, RH15, RH16, RH19 and RH20.

Nearby areas

Questions

Do you arrange home care across West Sussex?

Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in West Sussex, including Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis and Horsham, 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 West Sussex?

Wherever you live in West 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 West Sussex?

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

Can care start when someone leaves Princess Royal 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 West 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 West 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 West Sussex

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

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