What do we really know about the experiences of those going through NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility assessments? If someone is eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare this should cover both … [Read more...]
Perseverance Pays When Applying for NHS Continuing Healthcare
If you have never heard of NHS Continuing Healthcare (NHS CHC) don’t worry. You are far from alone. It’s amazing how many people don’t realise that the NHS should pay full care fees for those with a … [Read more...]
What Happens To Self-Funding Residential Care Residents When The Money Runs Out?
Listening to Money Box Live on BBC Radio 4 recently was tough for those of us concerned about the effect of the current care system on families living with dementia. We heard the story of Susannah, … [Read more...]
John Partridge’s Story Highlights The Importance Of Fighting For NHS Continuing Healthcare
Last week, former EastEnders actor John Partridge revealed his mum died penniless after she had to sell her home to pay for social care. It's a story that highlights the importance of fighting for NHS … [Read more...]
Restricting NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding For Home Care May Infringe Rights We Take For Granted
Years of government spending cuts are starting to threaten the human rights that underpin our way of life. Many of those rights have become so ingrained we take them for granted. Spend time with a … [Read more...]
What Is a “Primary Health Need” for the Purposes of NHS Continuing Healthcare?
The concept of a “primary health need” is key to deciding whether a person is eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare. NHS Continuing Healthcare is personal health and social care funded by NHS … [Read more...]
Five Reasons You May Be Entitled To a Refund of Care Fees
You can claim a refund of care fees for periods during which you or a loved one was eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare but did not receive it. Do any of the following apply to you? If so you may … [Read more...]
Should You Be Asked To Pay an NHS Continuing Healthcare “Top-Up”?
With a loved one living in a residential or nursing home will probably be familiar with the concept of top-up fees. These are third-party payments which bridge the gap between the cost of care home … [Read more...]
Government Watchdog Considers Investigating NHS CHC
Here at Just Caring Legal, we hear many stories about the struggles facing those who apply for NHS Continuing Health Care funding on behalf of their loved ones. The NHS CHC assessment process is … [Read more...]
Many NHS CHC Assessments Are Flawed, Reports Reveals
The Continuing to Care report, which came out last week, is a reminder of the difficulties facing many of those who apply for NHS Continuing Health Care (NHS CHC) funding. NHS CHC pays care fees in … [Read more...]