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Substance misuse support at home in Lewes

Substance misuse support is offered by 5 of the 30 home care agencies covering Lewes. Of the 5 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for substance misuse support across England). Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 4 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, Amaiva Homecare Services was rated Good on 28 August 2026.

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  • 5 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
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Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Substance misuse support at home in Lewes", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

  • 5agencies registered with CQC
  • 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
  • 5are registered for dementia
  • 1inspected or rated since October 2024

Providers offering substance misuse support

Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers

#AgencyCQC ratingLast ratedOfficeOther specialisms
1Amaiva Homecare ServicesGoodAug 20266.1 miles6
2Alina Homecare BrightonGoodJul 20224.7 miles9
3Joint Community Rehabilitation ServiceGoodMar 2020under 0.5 miles7
4Brighton & Hove City Council - Brighton and Hove Home CareGoodFeb 20186.5 miles6
5FERNGoodMay 20216.5 miles7

Every agency covering Lewes registered with CQC for substance misuse support, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.

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Substance misuse support in Lewes: what the data shows

Registered for substance misuse support: 5 out of 30 agencies covering Lewes (17%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, 4 points above the town-wide 96% and above the 88% for substance misuse support across England.

The highest rated agencies for substance misuse support are Amaiva Homecare Services, Alina Homecare Brighton and Joint Community Rehabilitation Service. 1 was rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from February 2018 and the newest from August 2026. Within 2 miles of Lewes centre: 1 office.

East Sussex as a whole has 16 agencies registered for substance misuse support; 94% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Here 17% of agencies list substance misuse support, compared with 15% across East Sussex.

In the South East, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.

Substance misuse support: what it means

For people affected by drug or alcohol use, substance misuse support focuses on safety, health and recovery, and works alongside specialist treatment services.

Questions to ask agencies about substance misuse support

  1. How do you keep people safe at night?
  2. What happens if someone relapses?
  3. How do you work with local drug and alcohol treatment services?
  4. How do you support recovery goals and family relationships?
  5. How do you help with housing, money or work?

Helpline: FRANK, 0300 123 6600. Getting a care needs assessment from East Sussex.

Nearby towns: substance misuse support

TownMilesNumber of agenciesGood or Outstanding
Lewes–55
Peacehaven5.6 mi97
Brighton6.6 mi1410
Hassocks7.4 mi118
Hailsham11.0 mi55
Polegate11.3 mi55
Shoreham-by-Sea12.3 mi1813

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Substance misuse support in Lewes: your questions answered

Which home care agencies in Lewes offer substance misuse support?

5 of the 30 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Lewes list substance misuse support as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Amaiva Homecare Services, Alina Homecare Brighton and Joint Community Rehabilitation Service.

What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Lewes have?

Of the 5 that have been rated, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding.

What are typical home care prices in Lewes?

Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.

Will East Sussex council pay for home care?

Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, East Sussex council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting East Sussex council.

What should I look for when choosing agencies in Lewes?

Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 1 of the 5 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 4 have older reports. Our checklist.

How does Lewes compare with nearby towns for substance misuse support?

Nearest towns we cover: Peacehaven (5.6 miles): 9, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Brighton (6.6 miles): 14, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Hassocks (7.4 miles): 11, 8 rated Good or Outstanding. Lewes itself has 5, 5 of them Good or Outstanding.

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