What is NHS Continuing Healthcare?

NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is funding provided by the NHS and covers 100% of the cost of care regardless of income, savings or property. It can be used to fund care in either your own Home, a Care Home, or Nursing Home and is available to anyone over the age of 18 who has ongoing complex or primary health needs.

Funding is NOT MEANS TESTED, therefore if a person is suffering with a qualifying health need and meets the NHS criteria for funding, all costs of care will be paid, protecting savings, income and property. If you have been paying for care fees already and are found to be eligible for funding, you might be able to recover costs that have already been paid.

Acorn Continuing Healthcare has a team with an in-depth understanding of the criteria and process. We can guide and support you every step of the way. Offering assistance at all stages, whether you are planning for the future, looking to make a new application, stuck within the CHC assessments process, dealing with an appeal or wishing to make a complaint. We can ensure you are armed with the relevant advice or deal with everything for you, making sure you have the best possible chance of success.

Free and confidential NHS CHC funding advice

To speak to a CHC expert call 0345 548 0066 or simply complete the short form below

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    How our process works

    We offer a FREE, no-obligation, confidential conversation, to establish your position, answer any questions you have and advise you on your options moving forward.

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    Services we offer

    Our team are experts in NHS Continuing Healthcare with many years of experience. From early-stage planning and case preparation to assessments and appeals, we offer comprehensive expertise to help you achieve the best possible outcome.

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    Why is NHS CHC Funding so difficult to obtain?

    Eligibility is complex and can differ between regional NHS Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).

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    Retrospective NHS CHC Claims

    Retrospective claims

    You may be entitled to recover care fees that have already been paid.

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