Continuing healthcare guidance from our experts
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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How do a will and a Lasting Power of Attorney differ?
In this article, we uncover the difference between a will and a lasting power of attorney (LPA). If you’re planning for the future, it’s common to come across both a will and a power of attorney and to wonder how they are different from one another. You may be curious whether the two overlap or
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Compass CHC is named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the second year
Compass CHC, the continuing healthcare funding specialist, is proud to celebrate being named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the second consecutive year. This recognition highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive and purpose-driven workplace w
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Can fast-track funding be withdrawn?
In this article, we explore NHS Fast-Track funding and whether it can be withdrawn. Fast-track funding is designed to provide rapid NHS Continuing Healthcare support for people with urgent health needs, but it isn’t always permanent. We explain when fast-track funding can be withdrawn, why this mi
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What is an Integrated Care Board?
An Integrated Care Board (ICB) is the NHS organisation that plans and funds healthcare services in a local area. These organisations replaced Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in 2022 and are now responsible for managing local NHS budgets and deciding how services are commissioned. ICBs also help
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Compass CHC commits to national cyber security standards
We are proud to confirm that Compass CHC has successfully renewed its Cyber Essentials Plus certification, reinforcing our commitment to keeping your personal and sensitive information safe. Cyber Essentials Plus is a UK Government‑backed, independently audited certification. Unlike basic cyber se
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Family secures full NHS Continuing Healthcare funding after successful appeal
A family recovered around £65,000 in previously paid care fees after our team supported them through the ICB appeal process and a local resolution meeting, resulting in full NHS Continuing Healthcare funding being awarded. The family approached Compass CHC after a Decision Support Tool (DST) assess
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