Leah Care - Chichester

My name is Stuart, and I am the founder of Leah Care.

My journey into care began long before any qualifications or job titles — it began at home, caring for my mum alongside my family during her battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Those years shaped me in ways I could never have imagined. They taught me the true meaning of compassion, resilience, patience, and above all, unconditional love.

Caring for someone you love changes you.

I experienced the worry, the uncertainty, the difficult days, and the moments when you simply don’t know what tomorrow will bring. But I also experienced the moments that matter most — the laughter, the conversations, the small victories, and the comfort of simply being there for someone you love.

Those experiences have stayed with me.

I know first hand how overwhelming it can feel to care for someone you love, and how deeply it matters to trust the people who step into your home. When it is your mum, your dad, your partner, or someone who means the world to you, you don’t just want someone who can provide care — you want someone who genuinely cares about them.

That understanding shapes everything I do.

I believe care should feel safe, personal, and deeply human. It should never feel rushed, clinical, or like someone is simply ticking boxes. It should be about taking the time to listen, to understand, and to see the person behind the care needs.

Because every person is different.

They have their own story, their own memories, their own routines, their own little things that make them smile. Those things matter. In fact, I believe they are what makes good care truly personal.

Leah Care is a reflection of my heart, my experiences, and my promise to families who place their trust in us.

I wanted to create something built on the values that mattered to me when my own family needed care — kindness, honesty, dignity, patience, and compassion. A service where families feel listened to, where their concerns matter, and where the person receiving care is treated with the same respect and kindness that we would want for our own loved ones.

Every person we support is treated with dignity, kindness, and respect — because behind every client is a family, a story, and a life that matters.

I understand that asking for care can be one of the hardest decisions a family has to make. It can come with worry, uncertainty, and sometimes the feeling that you should be able to manage everything yourself.

There should never be any shame in asking for support.

Sometimes, having the right person beside you can make all the difference.

That is what I want Leah Care to be — someone beside you when things feel difficult. Someone you can trust. Someone who listens. Someone who understands that care is not just about what we do, but about how we make people feel.

For me, Leah Care is not simply a business.

It is something deeply personal.

It has grown from my own family’s experience, from the love I have for my mum, and from everything those years taught me about what it truly means to care for another person.

I cannot change the journey my mum and my family went through, but I can carry those lessons forward.

I can use them to help other families feel supported.

I can make sure that every person who comes into our care feels valued, heard, respected, and — most importantly — cared for.

At Leah Care, we don’t just provide care.

We stand beside families when they need it most.

Because care isn’t just about helping someone live their life.

It’s about helping them feel that their life still matters. And to me, that is what care has always been about. Read less

My name is Sarah, and I am the Manager for Leah Care Chichester.

My background has always been rooted in looking after others. For many years, I worked in childcare, specializing in supporting children with unique and complex needs.

That time taught me that every individual requires a deeply personalized approach.

Regardless of age, we all have our own cherished comforts, our own personal histories, and the little daily habits that bring us joy and peace of mind.

But care isn’t just a career for me — it is a way of life.

Alongside my childcare work, my path led me to a deeply personal role at home. Together with my dad, I became a dedicated caregiver for a lifelong family friend during his battle with cancer and dementia, supporting him until he passed away peacefully at home.

Balancing both roles meant my days were full of care from morning to night.

I was right there providing essential, hands-on care, assisting with his daily meals and personal care alongside my father. At the same time, I liaised closely with outside agencies, district nurses, and doctors to ensure all his medical and personal needs seamlessly came together at home.

Those years changed me.

They taught me exactly what families face when trying to navigate the healthcare system. They showed me the emotional weight, the difficult days, and the absolute necessity of maintaining a person’s warmth and dignity when they are at their most vulnerable.

Today, my personal commitment to care continues within my own family. As a mum raising my two children with ADHD and autism, I live and breathe the realities of managing unique needs every single day, which has given me an endless amount of patience, empathy, and insight. Alongside this, I look after my dad by managing his busy schedule, coordinating his healthcare needs, and accompanying him to his medical appointments for his health conditions.

Having worked personally alongside Stuart at Leah Care for two years now, I know how deeply these values run through everything we do, and how much they mean to the families we support.

I know from my own life how daunting it can feel to realize that extra help is needed at home. It is entirely natural to feel anxious, overwhelmed, or to think you have to carry the entire weight of looking after your family on your own shoulders.

Stepping forward to ask for a helping hand is never a sign of weakness.

It is simply an act of love, and having the right support in place can lift a massive weight off you and your family.

When you open your door to Leah Care, you are getting a team led by a manager who truly knows what dedication looks like from the ground up.

My absolute commitment to our local community is built entirely on everything I have learned over the years. I am fiercely dedicated to shaping a service that feels completely safe, deeply responsive, and guided by genuine heart—a space where you are truly listened to, where your worries are shared, and where your loved ones are wrapped in the exact same kindness, comfort, and respect we would want for our own families.

At Leah Care, we are more than just a visiting care service.

We are a trusted companion to lean on, here with you every step of the way, ensuring your loved ones live with dignity, and you never have to walk this path alone. Read less