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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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
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
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?”
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.
In the news: the Daily Mail discusses how care homes may be breaking the law
We comment on the Daily Mail’s “rip-off care homes” article
What is the Difference Between Healthcare and Social Care?
We are often asked about the difference between healthcare and social care and how it impacts on funding.
