Enriching the lives of adults with complex neurological conditions since 1946

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Enriching the lives of adults with complex neurological conditions.

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Armed Forces Covenant

About Chaseley Trust

Chaseley first opened its doors in 1946, welcoming military personnel with spinal and brain injuries returning from World War II. At a time when specialist rehabilitation was barely existent, Chaseley was shaped by the thinking of Dr. Ludwig Guttmann, whose work transformed care for people with neurological and spinal injuries. His belief was simple: disability should never define the limits of a person’s life.

Eighty years on, Chaseley Trust continues that legacy. We are an independent, charitable 55-bed nursing home in Eastbourne, providing long-term nursing and rehabilitation care for adults aged 18 and above with complex neurological conditions. These include acquired and traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, and progressive conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, Motor Neurone Disease, and Parkinson’s.

At Chaseley, care is about more than medical need. It’s about helping people live full, active lives — with dignity, choice, and a sense of home.

Resident Services

Nursing Care

Life at Chaseley goes beyond complex clinical care. Residents are supported to build confidence, maintain independence where possible, and stay connected to the world around them — through skilled nursing, therapy, social activities, and everyday routines that feel familiar and human. This approach has shaped Chaseley for nearly 80 years and continues to guide how we care today.

Neuro Rehab

Residents actively plan their rehabilitation with staff to achieve personal goals. Our therapy team assesses needs and creates tailored treatment plans focused on rehabilitation, prevention, or condition management. Experienced staff ensure safety and comfort, guiding residents on their journey toward greater independence.

Facilities

Chaseley, located on Eastbourne seafront, offers 55 rooms, large gardens, and communal spaces like a dining room, lounge, art room, gym, and the CasBar. Designed to promote independence, residents enjoy physiotherapy, social activities, and our outdoor terraces with stunning sea views.

Resident Well-being

Chaseley’s Well-Being Team offers a wide range of activities to suit everyone’s interests and abilities, from one-to-one sessions to larger group activities, local excursions, and social events. Activities include yoga, massages, arts and crafts, bingo, quizzes, themed days, and performances by local singers and musicians.

External Services

Neuro-Physiotherapy

Our neuro-physiotherapists and therapy assistants assess individual needs and the effects of neurological conditions on daily life. We create personalised treatment plans for rehabilitation, prevention, or condition management, tailored to each client’s goals. Using a person-centred approach, we serve both NHS referrals and private patients.

Activate Gym

Activate is Eastbourne’s only wheelchair-accessible gym, featuring adapted equipment like a multi-gym, Thera trainer cycles, and easy stand gliders. Open to all, it offers personalised exercise plans based on individual assessments. Trained staff are on-site, and sessions last up to an hour. Single-session and monthly memberships are available.

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