Care To Be Different

18/01/2026

https://caretobedifferent.co.uk/why-care-records-can-win-or-lose-your-application-for-chc-funding/

07/01/2026

https://caretobedifferent.co.uk/a-year-in-review-key-lessons-from-nhs-continuing-healthcare-in-2025/

A Year in Review: Key Lessons from NHS Continuing Healthcare in 2025

As another year draws to a close, it’s a good moment to pause and reflect on what families navigating NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) have experienced over the past twelve months. For many, 2025 has been a year of challenge, learning, frustration — but also empowerment. Here at Care to be Differ...

28/11/2025

Navigating the Maze of NHS Continuing Healthcare: A Practical Guide for Families

Caring for a loved one whose health needs are escalating can be overwhelming — not just emotionally but financially and logistically. The journey through the world of funding, assessments and support under NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is fraught with uncertainty. In this blog, we explore how yo...

08/10/2025

Appealing a Negative CHC Decision: What You Need to Know!

CHC is complex, and even professionals say it takes many years of experience to fully understand. If you’re baffled by the terminology

08/10/2025

What to Do After a Negative MDT Decision: Your Guide to Appealing NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Outcomes

Appealing NHS Continuing Healthcare decisions - after a positive Checklist Assessment, your relative’s case progresses to a formal assessment

14/05/2025

https://caretobedifferent.co.uk/act-now-if-your-care-home-is-charging-unlawful-top-up-fees/

In recent years, there has been growing concern over the practice of care homes charging unlawful ‘top-up’ fees to residents who are already receiving NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding. The issue has sparked a wave of confusion and frustration among families, as many are unaware that they ...

18/04/2025

https://caretobedifferent.co.uk/dont-miss-out-on-funded-nursing-care/

Many people miss out on Funded Nursing Care and yet it’s a tax-free, non means-tested benefit for people living in a care home...

18/04/2025

https://caretobedifferent.co.uk/just-how-ill-do-you-have-to-be-to-get-chc/

Find out how ill you need to be to qualify for CHC funding and get care of a loved one fully covered by the NHS.

05/03/2025

Get essential tips for a successful CHC review, from preparation to effective communication of your healthcare needs.

Get essential tips for a successful CHC review, from preparation to effective communication of your healthcare needs.

18/02/2025

https://caretobedifferent.co.uk/understanding-nhs-continuing-healthcare-funding-what-it-is-and-the-challenges-of-accessing-it/

NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding supports people with complex health needs, covering 100% of care costs. Learn more about eligibility

28/01/2025

https://caretobedifferent.co.uk/why-are-chc-annual-reviews-a-cause-of-anxiety/

There was an interesting article in the Daily Telegraph on Friday, 13 December 2024, entitled “Pensioners with crippling diseases lose funding for care”. The article starts by stating, “vulnerable pensioners with progressive and crippling diseases are increasingly having NHS funding for their ...

28/01/2025

https://caretobedifferent.co.uk/having-problems-getting-a-checklist-for-chc-completed/

The public are still not being told about NHS Continuing Healthcare funding (CHC) – free funded care provided by the NHS for adults with significant healthcare needs arising out of a disability, accident or illness.Unless you are eligible for Fast Track funding (i.e. where there is a rapidly deter...