The Meath Epilepsy Charity
The Meath Epilepsy Charity is a residential care home in Godalming, Surrey (GU7 2QH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About The Meath Epilepsy Charity
The Meath Epilepsy Charity runs a residential care home in Godalming, Surrey. We support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people with a physical disability, including older people and younger adults, and we offer respite stays. Much of our experience lies with people whose epilepsy is complex and who have often found it hard to get support that takes that properly into account. Seizure activity shapes a day in ways that are easy to underestimate, from how tired somebody is afterwards to how much risk is reasonable to take and how closely a person wants to be watched. We work all of that out with the individual rather than imposing a blanket approach, and we work closely with the clinicians involved. Beyond that, this is somebody's home. People choose how their rooms look, what they eat, when they get up and how much of the day they spend with others. Support is planned around what each person wants to be able to do, and where somebody needs a great deal of help we still look hard for what they can take on themselves. Communication and environment get careful attention. We learn how each person expresses themselves, including those who use little or no speech, and we adapt to them. Respite stays give families a break in a setting that understands the clinical side. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please get in touch to visit.
Care provided at The Meath Epilepsy Charity
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 3 February 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How The Meath Epilepsy Charity compares in Waverley
Measured against the 44 care homes for older people registered in Waverley. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 84 places. Larger than 41 of the 44 homes. The local average is 46 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 28 of the 44 homes (64%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Surrey the figure is 70%.
- Latest report
- 3 February 2026. 8 of the 44 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- November 2010. One of the longer established homes. 40 of the 44 registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Waverley.
The local picture: Waverley
What the numbers say about care for older people in Waverley, in Surrey.
What care costs in Surrey, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|
| Residential care | £952 | £1,654 to £1,931 (Middle half of prices from 18 Surrey homes. Median £1,772.) |
| Nursing care | £988 | £1,920 to £2,155 (Middle half of prices from 13 Surrey homes. Median £2,025.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,725 to £2,020 (Middle half of prices from 14 Surrey homes. Median £1,842.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few Surrey homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 17,100. Rising to 20,000 by 2035, up 17%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,200. Rising to 7,900 by 2035, up 51%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,300. Rising to 2,900 by 2035, up 27%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 65%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Surrey as a whole is 68%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 100. Surrey average is 90.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 106 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Surrey: 88%. The 12 month average is 87%.
- Who pays, across Surrey (estimate): 32% council, 52% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
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Good to know about The Meath Epilepsy Charity
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 29 November 2010, so 15 years.
- Run by
- The Meath Trustee Company Limited, which runs this service only.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near The Meath Epilepsy Charity
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, 3.7 miles away
It is about 3.7 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
Nearest dentists
Nearest pharmacies
Nearest railway stations
- Godalming Station, 0.2 miles away
- Farncombe Station, 1 mile away
- Milford (Surrey) Station, 1.8 miles away
Around The Meath Epilepsy Charity
- H: The Meath Epilepsy Charity
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
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Common questions about The Meath Epilepsy Charity
Where is The Meath Epilepsy Charity located?
The Meath Epilepsy Charity is a residential care home in Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2QH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Meath Epilepsy Charity provide?
The Meath Epilepsy Charity is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Meath Epilepsy Charity's CQC rating?
The Meath Epilepsy Charity is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 3 February 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Meath Epilepsy Charity offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Meath Epilepsy Charity offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Meath Epilepsy Charity
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. The Meath Epilepsy Charity is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. The Meath Epilepsy Charity is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. The Meath Epilepsy Charity offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. The Meath Epilepsy Charity supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
The Meath Epilepsy Charity has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from The Meath Epilepsy Charity. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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