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Activities

If you feel like relaxing with a book or sitting quietly enjoying the stunning views, that is fine by us. If you would like to take part in every activity going, that is also fine by us! Gently encouraged by the staff, the activities on offer are designed to stimulate mind and body at a pace to suit you as an individual. We often find that as guests recover, they are inclined to do more. There is a stimulating choice, an opportunity to stay active, make friends and be entertained. But above all, the aim is for everyone to have fun, be themselves and get better.

Please be aware that there are times when we have to limit the amount or type of activity on offer as we react to the changing Covid situation. Our priority is always the wellbeing of all our guests so we offer as many interesting and wide-ranging activities as possible which you are welcome to join in with.

Get to know your fellow guests

The camaraderie and companionship at RCH is second to none. There are always fellow guests around to chat to or share experiences with – and of course the kind and patient staff are always on hand for help and reassurance. There’s the opportunity to play cards and board games or take part in quizzes and competitions which are held regularly. Bingo night is always a favourite – and when talented local musicians are invited to perform at RCH, there is always much discussion afterwards!

Learn, exercise or explore

Flower arranging lessons are available and are sure to impress your family and friends when you get back home. Therapeutic exercise takes place throughout the week and the specialist physiotherapy treatment is available every weekday morning. For the more adventurous, weekly trips to the local towns of Rustington, Worthing and the local garden centres are a great way to improve your confidence before heading home.

Look and feel your best

Hairdressing and beauty treatments are available because we all need a pamper every now and again! A chiropodist is available on request and our friendly, experienced physiotherapists are on hand every weekday. 

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House and gardens

Amazing and unique historic building with modern facilities surrounded by landscaped gardens leading to the sea

Healthy sea air

Proven healthy benefits of living by the sea adds another dimension to RCH’s recuperative powers

Cost of your stay

Excellent care and facilities for a fraction of the actual cost thanks to contributions from the RCH charity

What our guests say...

Overall rating
★★★★★ 4.4/5
“Sunday mornings you get a glass of sherry and they do a quiz. My brother used to come in for it because it was hysterical. It was a general knowledge quiz run by two carers. They were experts. It was enormous fun, we’d all laugh. It was like a typical pub quiz but just enormous fun.”
Judy, guest recovering after an operation
“There were all sorts of activities – quizzes, trips to the garden centre and the town. Initially I was only able to walk around the grounds. Then I got further out on the esplanade and eventually down to the harbour. Fortunately, there are lots of seats on the way. You can set yourself a little goal, like today I will walk around the lake. It’s excellent - there are swans and there’s a little café.”
Bob, guest recovering after cancer surgery and on respite care
“I could be on my own whenever I wanted even though I did a lot of socialising with the other guests too – it’s very good.”
Frank, guest recovering after major surgery
“My goodness they had a hairdresser. The worst thing for me about being in hospital was that they won’t wash your hair. The NHS don’t realise how washing your hair makes you feel human.”
Judy, guest recovering after an operation
“I got used to getting around because after you’ve had a hip done everything takes so long. It takes so long to get dressed, to eat, to get from a to b. I wanted to explore because RCH has got about five lounges for different things – for television, for games, for visitors, the conservatory – you could go to anything. It was lovely.”
Gilly, guest recovering after a hip operation
“I was quite happy pottering. There was lots to do but I felt like sitting quietly on my own doing my own thing. They don’t make you do anything, it is all up to how you feel.”
Molly, guest recovering after an accident
“The activities are good and varied. Often a couple of bus trips to the local nurseries or to town. Activities like having entertainers. I was encouraged to take part in them but not pressured. If you want to sit quietly you can go and sit quietly. But if you are in a different part of the building you get reminded like `do you know the harpist coming?’”
Peter, guest recovering after an operation and on respite care
“I walked to the sea front and back again. I went up and down the stairs which was very exciting – and I rested every afternoon because they said I should bed rest in the afternoons. I read my post. I did a little painting because I’m a painter and I read a lot and chatted to everybody.”
Gilly, guest recovering after a hip operation
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