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Can a CCG overturn a multi-disciplinary team recommendation for NHS continuing healthcare funding at a decision support tool assessment?

On a daily basis we speak to clients who are caring for relatives and loved ones in the advanced stages of dementia and we understand how upsetting it is for everyone involved so we welcome Emmerdale’s hard-hitting and accurate portrayal of dementia.

Why are care home costs in England and Wales rising? The Compass CHC team explores this issue and highlights what options are available to combat care home costs

When will your local authority contribute to care home costs? The Compass CHC team explain in detail how the process works and who is responsible for meeting care home costs.

We comment on the article published in the Daily Telegraph concerning continuing healthcare funding.

What is Funded Nursing Care – also known as Registered Nursing Care Contribution? As confirmed by the NHS website (http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/what-is-nhs-funded-nursing-care.aspx) “NHS-funded nursing care is care provided by a registered nurse for people who live in a care home. The NHS will…

What is the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare? The Compass CHC team explain all.

What is NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding? The Compass CHC team provide a back to basics summary.

NHS England has launched The National Advice Line for NHS Continuing Healthcare, we explore the potential conflict of interest that arises from this arrangement

What is the reason for the rise in the number of ombudsman complaints regarding social care and NHS continuing Healthcare assessments?

What are the benefits of instructing a solicitor or expert during the application for NHS continuing healthcare funding?