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If you would like to join the East Sussex Brighton and Hove Registered Care Homes Association you must be a Care Home owner or Manager in East Sussex or Brighton & Hove.

The fees for joining are detailed on the application forms. Small home rates only apply to home with three beds or less.

Once you apply, your membership will be considered by the Executive Committee, either by a visit by one of our members or, via your most recent CSCI report. Once the Committee have agreed to your membership you will be sent a membership certificate for display in your home. This will remain the property of the Association and must be returned if you cease to be a member.

The Membership Secretary can be contacted on membership matters by telephone on 01323 744200 or by post at The Chaseley Trust, South Cliff, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7JH and your Chairman, Mike Derrick can be contacted on any matters on 01435 883492.

For help and advice on standards and regulations and day-to-day operational matters in your area, please contact the Chair of your respective area, Brighton & Hove, Eastbourne & Lewes, or Hastings & Rother (Link - See lContacts Page):

CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU/POVA DISCLOSURES
As a member you are entitled to use the Association CRB Check service. For more information and disclosure application forms please contact Mr Tony Andrews at: CRB Applications, 74 London Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6AS – Tel. 01424 712982.

CAREFINDER WEBSITE
Extensive information is available in the RCHA members area of the carefinder website at www.carefinder.org.uk.
This includes access to the latest information on training, a full suite of policies and procedures and free access to our on-line bed vacancy service.

ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
Regular local meetings are held for all members in Hastings, Eastbourne and Brighton. Members will be notified of meetings, which are held at the following venues.

Eastbourne Meetings – Chaired by Vice-Chairman, Mrs Lindsey Bree
Chatsworth Hotel, Eastbourne on the last Wednesday in month. Please note no meetings are held during August and December.

Hastings Meetings – Chaired by Vice-Chairman, Mr Dave Callaghan
High Beech Hotel, Battle Road, St Leonards on last Monday in month. Please note no meetings are held during August and December.

Brighton and Hove Meetings – Chaired by Vice-Chairman, Mr Graham Dean.
On 3rd Tuesday of every other month at the Princes Marine Hotel, Kingsway, Hove.

To make your application please print out the downloadable file below and post it to the address as detailed above.

Application Form Large Home

Application Form Small Home