You might be able to get NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) funding — and we’re here to help you through it.
CHC is free care paid for by the NHS for adults over 18.
It’s based only on your health needs, and your income or savings won’t affect the decision.
CHC can pay for care at home or in a care home.
Our Advocacy team are the experts in CHC and how the process works.
We can support you with:
You can choose how much help you want.
We charge an hourly rate, not a fixed fee, so you only pay for the time and support you actually use.
1. Checklist
A nurse or social worker looks at 12 areas of need (called “domains”).
This can feel confusing, but we’ll guide you through it, so you’ll understand what’s happening.
2. Full Assessment (if needed)
If the Checklist shows you may qualify, a team of professionals (called a Multi‑Disciplinary Team or MDT) will do a more detailed assessment.
They look at:
3. Decision
The team will then:
Recommend CHC funding, and the NHS will arrange and pay for your care; or
Decide you’re not eligible. If this happens, we can support you with an appeal.
We know this is a very difficult time. We can help you request a Fast Track CHC assessment so care can be put in place quickly.
We’re here to help and answer any questions.
📧 Advocacy@disabilitypositive.org
📞 01606 331 853 (ask for Advocacy)
