News

When will your local authority contribute to care home costs? The Compass CHC team explain in detail how the process works and who is responsible for meeting care home costs.

We comment on the article published in the Daily Telegraph concerning continuing healthcare funding.

What is Funded Nursing Care – also known as Registered Nursing Care Contribution? As confirmed by the NHS website (http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/what-is-nhs-funded-nursing-care.aspx) “NHS-funded nursing care is care provided by a registered nurse for people who live in a care home. The NHS will…

What is the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare? The Compass CHC team explain all.

What is NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding? The Compass CHC team provide a back to basics summary.

NHS England has launched The National Advice Line for NHS Continuing Healthcare, we explore the potential conflict of interest that arises from this arrangement

What is the reason for the rise in the number of ombudsman complaints regarding social care and NHS continuing Healthcare assessments?

What are the benefits of instructing a solicitor or expert during the application for NHS continuing healthcare funding?

Continuing healthcare funding experts may offer “no win-no fee” funding arrangements. The reality is that these situations can ultimately cost the client an eye watering amount.

The Huffington Post article by Dr Irvine is a refreshingly honest assessment of the issues surrounding the minefield that is continuing healthcare funding

The Daily Mail report on the lack of NHS funding for care homes, a disparity in funding and postcode lottery provided by different Clinical Commissioning Groups

The Compass Continuing Healthcare team explore the “care cap” and whether it is the solution to the cost of care issues.