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Compass continuing healthcare experts will navigate you to free care

  • Largest specialist provider of CHC funding expertise.
  • Secure funding from day one.
  • Fixed fees and a free, confidential, no-obligation assessment.

How Compass CHC can help

We specialise in securing continuing healthcare funding from day one. We know our clients don’t want to pay care fees for months, or even years, only to spend time trying to recover them in the future. We can help secure funding on an ongoing basis, meaning there are no nursing home fees to pay. We can stop the fees now.

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Who might be eligible?

If your relative has a primary health need and suffers from issues such as dementia, Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s, the full cost of their care should be paid by the NHS via funding called continuing healthcare funding (also known as CHC funding).

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What is NHS CHC funding?

NHS Continuing Healthcare funding is a free package of care provided by the NHS to individuals 18 years and over with significant healthcare needs. Eligibility is based on health needs and not location or financial situation. NHS Continuing Healthcare can be received in any setting outside of a hospital, including care homes, hospices or even within your own home.

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What is the criteria for CHC funding?

It doesn’t matter what your income is, what savings you have, or whether you own your home; if you meet the criteria, you are entitled to free NHS CHC funding. This funding is available regardless of the setting in which the individual receives care. NHS Continuing Healthcare funding is not means-tested, and it can cover up to 100% of care costs.

The Process

While you can apply for funding directly, we offer support for families who would like guidance.

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Submit Enquiry

Complete our FREE, no‑obligation, confidential assessment today. We'll make sure you fully understand the process.

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We'll Call You

An expert member of our team will contact you to assess the strength of your entitlement for NHS care funding.

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Expert Report

If you wish to proceed, our team of specialists will gather the relevant evidence and compile a detailed expert report.

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Outcome

Armed with the evidence, we can instigate the full NHS assessment on your behalf and support you through the process.

FAQs about the CHC process

Q: What is a primary healthcare need?
Q: What are the four key indicators for funding?
Q: Is NHS Continuing Healthcare funding means tested?
Q: Can you avoid paying for care home fees?
See more FAQs

Latest News

Continuing healthcare guidance from the experts at Compass CHC.

Charities call for an independent review of NHS Continuing Healthcare

Charities call for an independent review of NHS Continuing Healthcare

On 20 October 2026, 14 health and care charities delivered a joint letter and a petition signed by more than 26,000 people to the Department of Health and Social Care. Their message was clear: NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is not working as it should for the people who need it most. The charities,

Family recovers over £165,000 in care fees following successful retrospective claim

Family recovers over £165,000 in care fees following successful retrospective claim

Compass CHC has helped a family recover more than £165,000 in care fees following a successful retrospective NHS Continuing Healthcare claim. Compass CHC supported the family after the initial assessment resulted in an award of NHS-funded nursing care rather than full NHS Continuing Healthcare fund

Will NHS-style social care replace NHS Continuing Healthcare funding?

Will NHS-style social care replace NHS Continuing Healthcare funding?

Plans for an NHS-style social care system have raised an important question for families across England: Will social care become free, and will people still need NHS Continuing Healthcare funding? Prime Minister Andy Burnham has outlined a vision for a universal social care service that would be fr

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