Instructing continuing healthcare funding experts – how to avoid the pitfalls
We are aware of a concerning trend involving companies claiming to be experts in the area of continuing healthcare who have little to no expertise whatsoever.
Can a CCG overturn a DST recommendation?
Can a CCG overturn a multi-disciplinary team recommendation for NHS continuing healthcare funding at a decision support tool assessment?
Emmerdale: helping to raise awareness of vascular dementia
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 rising?
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?
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.
Are you missing out on NHS cash to pay care home fees?
We comment on the article published in the Daily Telegraph concerning continuing healthcare funding.
What is Funded Nursing Care?
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…
What is the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare?
What is the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare? The Compass CHC team explain all.
What is NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding?
What is NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding? The Compass CHC team provide a back to basics summary.
National Advice Line for NHS Continuing Healthcare
NHS England has launched The National Advice Line for NHS Continuing Healthcare, we explore the potential conflict of interest that arises from this arrangement
Rise in complaints about quality of social care assessments
What is the reason for the rise in the number of ombudsman complaints regarding social care and NHS continuing Healthcare assessments?
NHS Continuing Healthcare & when to instruct a solicitor
What are the benefits of instructing a solicitor or expert during the application for NHS continuing healthcare funding?
The Perils of “no win – no fee” & NHS continuing healthcare funding
Continuing healthcare funding experts may offer “no win-no fee” funding arrangements. The reality is that these situations can ultimately cost the client an eye watering amount.
Scandal of NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding
The Huffington Post article by Dr Irvine is a refreshingly honest assessment of the issues surrounding the minefield that is continuing healthcare funding
Postcode Lottery for NHS funded care
The Daily Mail report on the lack of NHS funding for care homes, a disparity in funding and postcode lottery provided by different Clinical Commissioning Groups
Does the “Care cap” fit? – We take a look at the issues
The Compass Continuing Healthcare team explore the “care cap” and whether it is the solution to the cost of care issues.
