There are few situations more daunting than facing hospital discharge, especially if you don't know how - or if - your long-term care needs can be funded. Hospital stays can be emotionally draining. … [Read more...]
Do You Have a Primary Health Need Which Could Make You Eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare?
Whether someone has a primary health need is key to deciding if they are eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare. The problem is, the term “primary health need” has no legal definition. This causes … [Read more...]
Will I Qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding?
Social care and health care are such important issues. The level of care people receive can determine a good end of life, and how well families cope. Giving up care to professionals can be incredibly … [Read more...]
John Partridge’s Story Highlights The Importance Of Fighting For NHS Continuing Healthcare
Last week, former EastEnders actor John Partridge revealed his mum died penniless after she had to sell her home to pay for social care. It's a story that highlights the importance of fighting for NHS … [Read more...]
North East Residents Lose Out The Most When Selling Property To Pay Care Fees
People in the North East of England who sell property to pay care fees in old age use up their property's value quicker than anywhere else in the UK, according to recent figures. Many people in … [Read more...]
What Is a “Primary Health Need” for the Purposes of NHS Continuing Healthcare?
The concept of a “primary health need” is key to deciding whether a person is eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare. NHS Continuing Healthcare is personal health and social care funded by NHS … [Read more...]
Government Watchdog Considers Investigating NHS CHC
Here at Just Caring Legal, we hear many stories about the struggles facing those who apply for NHS Continuing Health Care funding on behalf of their loved ones. The NHS CHC assessment process is … [Read more...]
Top Tips for Getting NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding
Many don’t realise that people with a “primary health need” should receive full funding for their care home fees from the NHS. This is called NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding (NHS CHC) and those who … [Read more...]