Indpendent Lifestyles Support Agency

Indpendent Lifestyles Support Agency is a home care agency based in Lancing, in the West Sussex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 6 miles of its Lancing office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Independent Lifestyles Support Services. The agency has been registered since January 2023.

At its latest inspection, published March 2023, the CQC rated Indpendent Lifestyles Support Agency Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

Indpendent Lifestyles Support Agency has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for West Sussex. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care. Ask for a written price list that shows the weekend and bank holiday rates and the shortest visit they will do.

There are 197 registered home care agencies in West Sussex. Others working the same area include Carelink Direct Ltd, Alina Homecare Lancing and Support at Home (Lancing). A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.