Free CHC & Care Funding Guides

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

All articles are reviewed by social workers and care professionals. Our content follows an independent editorial policy with named sources, published dates, and a clear corrections process.

Is It Worth Appealing a CHC Funding Decision? An Honest Answer

The honest answer depends on your evidence. A refused care year costs £57,200+ — but appeals take 9–18 months. Here's how to decide before committing.

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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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How to Find and Read NHS CHC Statistics in 2026

NHS England no longer publishes a CHC press release. Here's how to find the quarterly data yourself, read the XLSX files, and use the figures to support a CHC case.

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The NHS CHC Pathway: From First Application to Outcome (2026 Family Guide)

Only 17% of NHS CHC assessments end in eligibility (Healthwatch, 2025). The full pathway — Checklist, MDT, appeals, retrospective — in one 2026 family guide.

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NHS Quietly Discontinued the CHC Press Release: What Actually Changed on 14 May 2026

On 14 May 2026 NHS England discontinued the quarterly CHC press release. Data continues as raw XLSX on the same page — we explain what's lost and what to do.

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FNC Rate 2026: NHS Funded Nursing Care Rises to £267.68/week

FNC rises to £267.68/week from April 2026 — the third annual increase. CHC eligibility has nearly halved since 2017. Many families on FNC qualify for full CHC.

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NHS Subject Access Request: 2026 Family Guide (Free Pack)

NHS bodies must answer a Subject Access Request in 1 calendar month. Free 6-letter master pack for GP, hospital, ICB, care home & more — updated for the 2026 DUAA.

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PIP '178 Conditions': What Actually Changed in April 2026

The 178 PIP 'conditions' is a database category, not an eligibility list. From April 2026, new UC health claimants get £217/month unless they meet the SCC.

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PIP Mandatory Reconsideration 2026: Free Letter Template

Only 25% of PIP mandatory reconsiderations succeed — but 64% of tribunal appeals do. Free MR letter generator + 2026 data on when to skip MR for tribunal.

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Primary Health Need: The Legal Test Behind Every CHC Decision

Every NHS Continuing Healthcare decision turns on one legal test — primary health need. Here's what it really means, from Coughlan to the 2022 Framework.

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