Continuing healthcare guidance from our experts
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
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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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Talking about care fees
In this article, we discuss a topic many families face at some point: care home fees. Talking about care home fees can be a hard topic to address; it can often feel awkward and sometimes daunting, especially when it involves parents, loved ones, or someone facing a specific health challenge. Money c
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Webinar: an Introduction to Continuing Healthcare
Join our free webinar with The Patients Association to learn more about: What NHS Continuing Healthcare is The eligibility criteria Common myths and misconceptions How to prepare for a funding assessment What you can expect from the process An opportunity to ask our experts your questions. Whether
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Securing CHC funding under pressure following Discharge to Assess
When a family received very short notice of a Discharge to Assess (D2A) Decision Support Tool (DST) meeting, they were understandably concerned about being prepared for such an important assessment with limited time to prepare. The Integrated Care Board (ICB) were unable to postpone the assessment,
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Potential social care reforms: a solution or not?
As recently reported, the Prime Minister is exploring whether there are viable options to reform the social care system and how it is funded. We welcome reform and have long campaigned for changes to a social care funding system that can result in individuals losing assets accrued over a lifetime to
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Social care reform may be coming, but families shouldn’t wait to seek CHC support
Calls for reform of England’s social care system have been thrust back into the spotlight after Labour leader Andy Burnham called for action, stating: “Let’s have the courage to fix the big things that politics has neglected, like social care…” Whilst this is a positive and
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What to check before a hospital discharge
In this guide, we explain what to check before an older person leaves a hospital in the UK and answer familiar questions families should ask to avoid common mistakes and confusion. Being discharged from the hospital can feel like a relief, but for older people and their families, it can also be a ti
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What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?
In this article, we explain the difference between a care home and a nursing home in clear, practical language, and explore where EMI care fits in. Choosing the right care for a loved one can feel like a lot of pressure, especially when you’re unsure with the process and unfamiliar with terms like
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Securing continuing healthcare funding for a family affected by advanced Alzheimer’s
When our client’s husband developed advanced Alzheimer’s disease, his care needs increased significantly. Initially admitted to a care home for respite support, the progression of his condition meant that residential care soon became a permanent necessity. Concerned about the ongoing cost of car
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