Become a Gold Member

Exclusive benefits. Significant savings.

From as little as £99 a year.

Register for Your Gold Membership

Exclusive Benefits

We’re dedicated to ensuring our Gold Members receive outstanding value. If your organisation is based in East Sussex or Brighton & Hove and you’re not yet a Gold Member, you’re missing out on significant savings and a range of exclusive benefits.

Gold Members Page

Unlock a wealth of resources and benefits exclusively available to our Gold Members.

Exclusive Discounts

Take advantage of special offers and discounts from our trusted partners and sponsors.

Direct Support

Access personalized telephone support and guidance from our expert executive committee, made up of experienced care providers.

Invitations to Exclusive Events

Receive invitations to member-only meetings, events, and webinars, tailored specifically for Gold Members.

Free Certified Training

Benefit from free or subsidized certified training opportunities for you and your staff.

Influence Change

Have your concerns and issues raised with commissioners and the CQC, helping shape the future of care services.

Exclusive Discounts from our Sponsors

Check out the fantastic range of discounts and benefits exclusively available to Gold Members from our Sponsors and partner organisations.

Free Digital Support

As an ESPiC Gold Member, you gain free access to the Sussex Digital In-Reach Team — a hands-on support service for care providers across Sussex offering the following benefits to ensure you stay compliant, protect sensitive data, equip your staff with digital skills and save money:

  • Free staff and manager training (worth up to £200 per person)

  • Step-by-step support with DSPT, ROPA, and IAR compliance

  • NHSmail set-up and guidance

  • Cyber security and business continuity planning

  • Help with everyday IT issues

  • Access to guides, templates, and recorded workshops

For a 30–40 bed home, the FREE support available equates to over £14,000 annually!

Free IHSCM Membership

As an ESPiC Gold Member, you receive complimentary membership of the Institute of Health & Social Care Management (IHSCM) — a national body supporting leaders across health and social care. IHSCM Membership entitles you to:

  • FREE CPD-accredited training — 12+ online courses on leadership, mentoring, digital, communications, and more

  • FREE Leadership development — achieve Bronze, Silver, or Gold recognition through the High Performance Leadership Competency Framework

  • Fellowship (FIHSCM) — opportunity for professional recognition after two years of active engagement

  • Special Interest & Innovation Groups — collaborate on projects shaping the future of social care

Become a Gold Member

With our new online system, you can register, pay, and access member benefits straight away — no delays, no paperwork.
Corporate membership packages available, please contact our Membership Manager for details.

How it works

  1. Use the Membership Fee Calculator to see your tailored membership cost.
  2. Click “Register” to access our secure online subscription system.
  3. Pay instantly and receive your login details, giving you immediate access to all Gold Membership benefits.

Please note: ESPIC reserves the right to verify all information provided on membership applications to ensure accuracy and fairness in determining membership fees. For full details, please refer to our Terms & Conditions.

As a not-for-profit organisation, ESPIC reinvests every fee into supporting its members and strengthening the care sector in East Sussex and Brighton & Hove.