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NHS Continuing Healthcare: Why Families Often Miss Out

Our highly rated Continuing Healthcare solicitors are here to help. Contact us for a free consultation and details of our popular No Win, No Fee funding scheme.

Navigating the complexities of healthcare funding can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). This scheme, designed to provide fully funded care for individuals with significant health needs, often goes unnoticed or misunderstood. The result is that thousands of families in the UK end up paying for care unnecessarily, missing out on funding that should have been provided by the NHS.

At Slee Blackwell Solicitors, we specialise in supporting families through the intricate process of securing NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. We have been dealing with these cases for many years and have achieved many successes, including this case in which we obtained a care home fee refund of over £60,000.

What is NHS Continuing Healthcare?

NHS Continuing Healthcare is a non-means-tested package of care for individuals aged 18 or over with a “primary health need.” It covers care in a variety of settings, including residential care homes, nursing homes, and even the individual’s own home. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness and the complexity of the system mean many people never claim the funding they are entitled to.

Why Do Families Miss Out on Funding?

1. Lack of Awareness

Many people don’t know that CHC funding exists, or wrongly assume it’s only for end-of-life care. This misunderstanding leads to unnecessary financial burdens on individuals with a primary health need, and also their families.

2. A Difficult Assessment Process

The assessment process, and even getting in touch with the right team, is notoriously complicated, requiring families to navigate detailed eligibility criteria without any adequate guidance or support.

3. Incorrect Assessments

Many individuals are wrongly denied funding because of incomplete or incorrect assessments.

4. Confusion Over Appeals

If funding is denied, the appeals process can feel like an uphill battle. Without expert advice, families often give up, leaving them to bear the costs of care themselves.

Many initial assessments fail to fully consider the complexities of an individual’s health needs. The decision-making process can sometimes undervalue key factors such as the intensity, unpredictability, and complexity of care required.

However, many families don’t appeal decisions due to a lack of awareness about the process, the belief that the initial decision is final, or feeling overwhelmed by the bureaucracy involved. By appealing, families have the opportunity to present additional evidence, correct errors, and ensure the assessment accurately reflects the level of care needed.

5. Lack of Awareness on Retrospective Applications

Many families are unaware that they can apply for retrospective CHC funding if they believe their loved one was eligible for care during a past period. This lack of awareness often stems from the complex nature of the CHC process and insufficient guidance provided at the outset. Retrospective claims can help recover significant costs for care that should have been funded by the NHS, offering financial relief and correcting previous oversights, even if your loved one has since passed away.

How We Can Help

Our team is ranked in the top 2 firms of solicitors in the UK for Continuing Healthcare claims by the independent legal review website, ReviewSolicitors*.

We understand how overwhelming the CHC process can be, especially when you’re already managing the care of a loved one. That’s why we offer tailored legal support to guide you every step of the way.

We’ll help you understand whether you or your loved one is eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. Our team will ensure you’re equipped with the knowledge to make informed decisions.

Our Continuing Healthcare solicitors are experienced in navigating the CHC assessment system. We’ll work with you to present a strong case for funding and ensure the process is carried out fairly.

If funding has been wrongly denied, we will handle the appeals process on your behalf, ensuring your case is reviewed properly and your loved one’s needs are prioritised.

Don’t Pay for Care You Don’t Have To

With our experienced Continuing Healthcare solicitors on your side, you can be confident that you’re getting the best possible support to secure funding. We’ve helped countless families reclaim what they’re entitled to, easing their financial burden and ensuring their loved ones receive the care they deserve.

For a free consultation with a specialist lawyer and details of our highly popular No Win, No Fee funding scheme call 0333 888 0408 or send an email to us at info@sleeblackwell.co.uk

 

*www.reviewsolicitors.co.uk February 2025.
James McNally

James McNally

Partner, James McNally is recipient of the DASLS Solicitor of the Year 2024 award, and has been named a “Pro Bono Hero” by the Attorney General.
James McNally

James McNally

Partner, James McNally is recipient of the DASLS Solicitor of the Year 2024 award, and has been named a “Pro Bono Hero” by the Attorney General.

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