8/23/2017
In the news: “NHS Continuing Healthcare funding: anomalous, irregular, and often baffling”
We read a recent blog by Melanie Henwood published on the London School of Economics and Political Science website with interest.
8/8/2017
Compass CHC supports Devon Air Ambulance
Compass CHC is delighted to support Devon Air Ambulance Trust’s ‘Night Flying Campaign’ with a donation of £1000 towards a ‘community landing site’ in Braunton, North Devon.
7/31/2017
Compass CHC secures a £26,300 refund of care fees
We recently helped a family receive a £26,300 refund of incorrectly paid care fees; this is how…
7/26/2017
In the News: refunds due for overpaid Lasting Power of Attorney fees
Daily Mail reports that many thousands of people have been overcharged when applying for Lasting Power of Attorney.
7/24/2017
In the News: The Times and NHS continuing healthcare funding
The article in The Times provides a stark overview into the difficulties patients experience when applying for NHS continuing healthcare funding even when there is a clear case for providing it.
7/20/2017
Reduce dementia risk by making these changes
The BBC is reporting that an international study in The Lancet has identified nine key lifestyle risk factors associated with developing dementia.
7/19/2017
We’ve secured a successful outcome for another client
We recently secured NHS continuing healthcare funding for a family struggling with the cost of care.
7/13/2017
Compass CHC successfully secures Continuing healthcare funding
The process of securing NHS continuing healthcare funding can be a protracted one, so when we complete a case it is always a pleasure to share the successful outcome.
7/12/2017
In the news: BBC1 ‘Grandad, Dementia and Me’
'Grandad, Dementia and Me', the recent BBC One documentary is very emotive and perfectly demonstrates the struggles faced daily by many of our clients.
7/12/2017
What costs are covered by NHS CHC funding?
Continuing Healthcare Funding, also known as CHC Funding, is free healthcare provided by the NHS and it can cover up to 100% of care…
7/11/2017
BBC 2 Hospital: the NHS, dementia & continuing healthcare
Episode three of the current BBC2’s Hospital series provides an eye opening and very raw insight into the stress delays in obtaining NHS continuing healthcare can cause patients and family members.
7/10/2017
Dementia isn’t a dirty word
We read with admiration, the recent HuffPost blog by Khadra Abdi; what a very powerful and moving account of living with Alzheimer’s and of the invaluable work of Alzheimer’s Society.
6/23/2017
Braunton artist creates bespoke illustrations for Barnstaple company
North Devon artist Hannah Makepeace has been commissioned by Barnstaple firm Compass CHC to create bespoke illustrations to depict the nature of their work more sensitively
6/21/2017
Some of our recent successes
The process of securing NHS continuing healthcare funding can be a long and protracted one, so it is always a pleasure for us to share success stories
6/21/2017
We examine a FAQ surrounding continuing healthcare & appeals
"I’m going through an appeal; can the CCG complete a new DST before the appeal has concluded?"
6/19/2017
Is there an upper limit to amount NHS continuing healthcare funding will cover?
The untruths, misunderstanding and myths surrounding NHS continuing healthcare continue to astound us and cause distress to our clients, here we clarify a recent funding related query.
