The Compass CHC team are delighted to report on the recent case success where we were able to assist in the retrospective recovery of over £200,000 of care costs incorrectly charged. This was the second instance of a successful outcome…
The Continuing Healthcare Funding process can be a complex area to tackle, and the stakes are very high. An individual suffering from severe dementia with a high level of needs can be paying well in excess of £2,000 a week…
Compass Continuing Healthcare have always operated as both legal and medical experts and are able to bring both to our analysis as to whether an individual meets the criteria for an entitlement to Continuing Healthcare Funding. As well as having…
It was announced by the government in the Autumn statement that the planned cap on care costs (click here for a link to the article) which limited lifetime care costs paid to £86,000 will be indefinitely postponed. https://player.vimeo.com/video/778449310?h=e77ab9de42&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 Whilst it…
Following the patient’s passing, we had contacted the responsible Integrated Care Board (‘ICB’) to request a retrospective review of a two-year period, with the view of recovering the care fees which had been incurred throughout this time. We gathered medical…
Following the passage of the Health and Care Act 2022, there will be structural changes within the NHS that are of note, along with updates to the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare Funding and minor changes to the Checklist assessment…
There is significant concern that planned increases to National Insurance to raise an additional £10 billion a year, may be entirely consumed by the NHS.
Yesterday the government announced changes to the long term strategy for paying for care. Whilst it is exceptionally positive that a plan is in place, it is crucial to take away a number of key points.
Alongside all NHS services, Covid 19 had a severe impact on Continuing Healthcare funding in 2020.
View our detailed video which explains the impact that Coronavirus has had on Continuing Healthcare Funding.
An article released by the Daily Express, with research undergone by Barbara Keeley MP, indicates that at least 4,000 applicants have sadly deceased while awaiting CHC funding decisions since 2015.
