Free CHC & Care Funding Guides

Free, evidence-based guides on UK care funding. Written in plain English, based on primary legislation.

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Deputyship UK 2026: Cost, Time & How to Apply (Family Guide)

Deputyship costs £400 + £320/yr supervision and takes 4–6 months — vs £92 for an LPA. UK family guide — see what to do while you wait for the order.

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What Is DoLS? A Family Guide to UK Liberty Safeguards (2026)

364,900 DoLS applications in 2024–25; only 45% fully assessed. The family guide to what DoLS means, your s.21A right to challenge, conditions, and 2026 LPS reform.

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Domiciliary Care 2026: Costs, Funding & How to Choose

Domiciliary care costs £32/hour on average in 2026, but NHS CHC can fund it 100% — no means test. UK family guide to costs, funding & choosing a CQC provider.

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End of Life Care at Home: What to Expect (and Who Pays)

A gentle, practical guide to end of life care at home — what to expect in the final days, and how NHS Fast-Track CHC can fund care 100% with no means test.

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NHS Funded Nursing Care: Rates, Eligibility and How to Claim

NHS funded nursing care pays £267.68/week toward nursing home costs for ~80,000 people in England. Learn eligibility, the 2026 rate, and how to claim.

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What CHC Families Told Healthwatch — And What to Do Now

CHC eligibility fell from 31% to 17% in 8 years. Healthwatch's 2025 family testimony reveals why so many families fail — and how to use your legal rights.

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ICBs Are Cutting CHC Eligibility — What Families Need to Know

NHS CHC eligibility fell from 24% to 17% between 2021–2025. Staffordshire ICB cut 293 people in one year. Here's what the law says and what to do.

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ICB Mergers and NHS England Abolition: CHC Impact 2026

On 1 April 2026, 12 ICBs were abolished and 6 new ones took their place. NHS England follows by April 2027. Here's what it means for your CHC claim.

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Lasting Power of Attorney UK: The Complete Guide (2026)

LPA registration costs £92 per LPA and takes ~20 weeks. UK family guide to both types, application steps, and why LPA matters for NHS Continuing Healthcare.

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Live-In Care vs Care Home 2026: Cost & Quality Compared

Live-in care costs £1,200-£1,500/week in 2026 — close to a UK care home but with one-to-one carer continuity. Cost, quality and CHC funding compared.

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NHS CHC Data Changes in May 2026 — What the Final Statistics Show

The final NHS CHC statistics show 51,154 adults at 17% eligibility — half the 2017 rate. From 14 May 2026, data moves to the new All Age Continuing Care system.

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