Covid-19 cases confirmed at Eastbourne rehabilitation centre

Families of people at Chaseley at South Cliff say they have been told of the positive test results among residents and staff.

And today (Monday) managers at the home said that after months of keeping the virus at bay, a small number of cases had been reported.

A spokesperson said, “Like many other care homes in the local area, we now have our first small number of positive Covid-19 cases within the home.

“We are devastated as we had remained virus free for the last 10 months due to the amazing, dedicated team of staff here at Chaseley who continue to do everything they possibly can to contain the outbreak.

“We continue to follow our excellent infection control protocols established since the beginning of the first lockdown and are liaising with Public Health England.

“We are incredibly lucky to have the support of our staff, residents and their relatives at this time. Since breaking the news we have received many supportive comments.”

Home manager Kathy Scott said, “On a final note, we would like to thank everyone for their support at this time, we really do all appreciate all your kind words whilst we continue to support everyone in the home.

“Chaseley’s very dedicated team of staff continue their hard work and infection prevention and control measures to protect our vulnerable residents. We are confident our committed staff group will help and support us to return us to being virus free again at Chaseley.”