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Prior to acceptance all applicants will be visited by representatives of the Association to affirm acceptability. |
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Staff should be well managed and receive all necessary training. |
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Staffing levels must be adequately maintained for the type of care provided. |
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All necessary records should be maintained in accordance with the laid down requirements. |
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No reimbursement or refunding of fees can be given. |
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Any organisation applying for membership is required to nominate one individual to be the representative of that member |
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No care provider who is part of a group or a branch of an organisation may individually be members and all homes or branches of that organisation that is within Essex must become members. |
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No more than one qualifying person from each care provider who is a member may sit as a Director of the Association. A group or several branches of the same organisation who are members will be treated as a single care provider for this purpose and only one nominee for Directorship will be accepted from the group or branches of the same organisation. |
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Members shall provide the highest standard of care and understanding for the needs of service users. |
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The Association reserves the right to refuse or cancel membership. |