Continuing healthcare guidance from our experts
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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Can care home fees be reclaimed after death?
In this article, we discuss reclaiming care home fees after death and the process in which you will need to follow. After the death of a loved one, making sense of care home fees that have been paid can be confusing, raising difficult and sometimes unsettling questions. We discuss when and if care h
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Successful NHS Continuing Healthcare appeal secures full funding
We helped a family successfully challenge a negative NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) funding decision, securing full NHS funding and backdated funding without the need for a Local Resolution Meeting. The challenge Our team attended the Decision Support Tool (DST) assessment in November 2024 after th
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Securing continuing healthcare funding for a client living with PSP
Following a Decision Support Tool (DST) assessment, we secured continuing healthcare funding for a client living with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) by presenting clear evidence that her needs were complex, deteriorating and unpredictable. Marjorie was living with PSP, a progressive neurologic
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Nearly 30% more people losing NHS fast-track CHC funding on reassessment
Recent research has highlighted a concerning shift in access to NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), with more people than ever losing vital funding during reassessments. The findings, reported in The Carer, show that the proportion of individuals receiving fast-track CHC funding who are later found ine
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