How to join the RCHA

Managing your care business is a challenge to us all. The East Sussex, Brighton & Hove Registered Care Homes Association exists to support all it’s members to run their care homes more efficiently and effectively.

If you would like to join the East Sussex, Brighton & 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 CQC 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, Tony Andrews can be contacted on any matters on 01424 712982.

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.

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.

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

Membership information pack with application form (pdf file)