Home care in Midhurst, West Sussex
Checked, self-employed carers for families in Midhurst, from 2-hour visits to live-in care, and you speak to carers before you choose.
About Midhurst
Midhurst, a town in West Sussex, covers the GU29 postcode district. The centre of Midhurst is in the Midhurst ward and the Arundel and South Downs parliamentary constituency. Adult social care in Midhurst is arranged by West Sussex County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Midhurst with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Midhurst key facts
| Council | West Sussex County Council |
|---|---|
| Integrated care board | NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board |
| Postcode district | GU29 |
| Ward at the centre | Midhurst |
| Parliamentary constituency | Arundel and South Downs |
Ward and constituency (2024 boundaries): ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io. Integrated care board: ONS lookup, April 2026.
Midhurst in the 2021 Census
The 2021 Census counted 5,365 residents in the Midhurst built-up area; 1,595 of them (29.7%) were aged 65 or over, above the England average of 18.4%.
| Census 2021 | Midhurst | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or over | 29.7% (1,595) | 22.8% | 18.4% |
| Aged 85 or over | 4.7% (252) | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Households of one person aged 66 or over | 22.7% (595) | 15.3% | 12.8% |
| Give unpaid care (aged 5 or over) | 8.4% (430) | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| Give 50 or more hours of unpaid care a week | 2.2% (113) | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| Disabled under the Equality Act | 17.0% (913) | 16.9% | 17.3% |
| In bad or very bad health | 4.7% (251) | 4.5% | 5.2% |
Census 2021, ONS. Midhurst figures are for the Midhurst built-up area.
Care at home in Midhurst
- Hourly care in Midhurst: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Midhurst: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Midhurst: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Midhurst: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Midhurst: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Midhurst: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Midhurst: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
In Midhurst, families also ask about care for dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, cancer and end of life care; see all conditions.
Health and care services near Midhurst
NHS services for Midhurst are planned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board, which also assesses NHS Continuing Healthcare. The nearest GP practice is Riverbank Medical Centre, about 0.6 miles from the centre of Midhurst, and 1 practice is within 2 miles (NHS ODS, October 2026). When it is not an emergency but you need help quickly, call NHS 111 or use 111.nhs.uk.
Nearest NHS hospitals to Midhurst:
- Midhurst Community Hospital, about 1 mile away
- Haslemere Hospital, about 7 miles away
Care services near Midhurst
Within 5 miles of Midhurst, the CQC care directory (30 September 2026) lists 1 homecare agency, 1 care home without nursing and 1 nursing home. The nearest adult hospice is St Wilfrid's Hospice, about 11 miles away. Those services are registered with the CQC. LCH Care works differently: as an introductory agency it has no ongoing role in the personal care itself, so the CQC does not require it to register (how the two models differ).
Arranging care in Midhurst
For a free needs assessment in Midhurst, contact West Sussex County Council through GOV.UK.
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Midhurst, see home care in West Sussex.
Council help in Midhurst
For people in Midhurst, GOV.UK links straight to the council's page for each of these:
- Apply for equipment for your home if you're disabled
- Blue Badge scheme: information from your council
- Get meals at home (meals on wheels)
In two-tier county areas, Disabled Facilities Grants and Council Tax Reduction are run by the district councils; use GOV.UK's postcode finder for Disabled Facilities Grants and Council Tax Reduction.
Unpaid carers and local support in Midhurst
430 people in Midhurst were unpaid carers at the 2021 Census, 8.4% of residents aged 5 or over (close to the England average of 8.8%); 113 gave 50 hours or more a week.
Unpaid carers in Midhurst can ask West Sussex County Council for a free carer's assessment (carer assessments on the NHS website). Carer's Allowance is £86.45 a week for people caring at least 35 hours a week for someone who gets a qualifying benefit (GOV.UK; see Carer's Allowance explained).
When a family carer in Midhurst needs a break, respite care can cover visits or live-in care for a set period.
Charities that help families near Midhurst:
- Age UK: local Age UK services
- Carers UK: advice for carers
- Alzheimer's Society: dementia support near you
- Hospice UK: find hospice care near you
Why families in Midhurst choose LCH Care
- Speak first, then choose. You talk to carers who can reach Midhurst by phone or video call, and the choice is yours.
- Every carer is checked before an introduction: identity, right to work in the UK, Enhanced DBS, two references, work history and relevant training or qualifications.
- One clear price: £25 an hour with at least 2 hours a visit, or £1,100 a week for live-in care, confirmed in a written quote.
- One weekly invoice. You pay LCH Care each week, and LCH Care pays your self-employed carer.
See how it works, step by step.
Work as a carer in Midhurst
Are you a carer living in or near Midhurst? LCH Care introduces self-employed carers to families who need hourly visits or live-in care. You choose which introductions to accept, are paid weekly by bank transfer, and pay no fee to join. See work as a self-employed carer and questions from carers.
Nearby towns and districts
- Petworth
- Liphook Hampshire
- Haslemere Surrey
- Liss Hampshire
- Petersfield Hampshire
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Midhurst?
Yes. LCH Care matches families in Midhurst and across West Sussex with checked, self-employed carers. Availability in Midhurst depends on carers nearby, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does a carer cost per hour in Midhurst?
With LCH Care, hourly care in Midhurst costs £25 an hour with at least 2 hours a visit, so a 2-hour visit costs £50. A written quote confirms the full price before care starts. See the cost of hourly care.
How much does live-in care cost per day in Midhurst?
Live-in care in Midhurst costs £1,100 a week, which is about £157 a day, with a 2-week minimum. You also provide the carer's food or a £30 weekly food allowance. See the cost of live-in care.
Will the NHS pay for care at home in Midhurst?
Only if the person's needs are mainly health needs and they qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which the local integrated care board assesses. In Midhurst that is NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. See NHS Continuing Healthcare.
Can care start when someone comes home from Midhurst Community Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Midhurst. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Midhurst.
How many older people live in Midhurst?
The 2021 Census counted 1,595 people aged 65 or over in Midhurst (29.7% of residents), including 252 aged 85 or over.
Care at home in Midhurst
Tell us what is needed in Midhurst, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.