Continuing healthcare guidance from our experts
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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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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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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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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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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