Our Story & Values
Over a century of care in St Leonards
Healey House is run by HRVAB, a local charity supporting people with sight loss since 1921.
Over a century of supporting people with sight loss
1921 founded
100+ years of care
25 residents
24/7 care team
Our story
Healey House is run by Hastings and Rother Voluntary Association for the Blind (HRVAB), a local charity founded in 1921 to support people who are blind or partially sighted in Hastings and Rother. More than a hundred years on, that work continues. Alongside Healey House, HRVAB runs day clubs at the John Taplin Centre and in Bexhill, offers advice and support to people with sight loss of all ages, and provides low vision support services for East Sussex County Council.
Healey House is the charity’s residential care home. Our expertise in sight loss shapes everything we do, from the lighting, contrast and signage around the home to the way our team communicates and guides. Today we welcome adults with a wide range of care needs, whether or not they have a visual impairment, and offer them a warm, homely place to live with a dedicated team on hand day and night.
“Our aim is simple: to offer a warm, safe and genuinely homely place where every resident is known, respected and supported to live the life they choose.”
Andrew Patmore, Chief Executive, HRVAB
Our journey
1921 HRVAB is founded to support people who are blind or partially sighted in Hastings and Rother.
2021 The charity celebrates 100 years of supporting its community.
Today Healey House, day clubs at the John Taplin Centre and in Bexhill, and low vision support across East Sussex.
Residents come first
Everything we do starts with the people who live here. Five values guide how we care for them every day.
Dignity Every resident is treated with respect, and their preferences, beliefs, history and identity are honoured.
Compassion We care with kindness, warmth and patience. Care is not just a task; it is a relationship.
Independence We support residents to do what they can for themselves, for as long as they can.
Honesty We are open about what we do well and what we are working to improve.
Partnership We work alongside residents, families and professionals. No one delivers good care alone.
Come and see for yourself
The best way to get to know Healey House is to visit. We would love to show you around, introduce you to the team and answer your questions over a cup of tea.
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Company Policy
Enlightened and active organisation that responds to the personal needs of individuals, and their families to ensure a total care environment.
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Aims & Objectives
Provide a warm homely atmosphere. Maintain dignitiy and individuality. Participation in aspects of Home Management. Social Activities
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Statement of Residents Rights
The right to enjoy life in a relaxed, warm, caring environment where physical, social, spiritual and physiological needs are met.