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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How to Appeal a CHC Decision: The Complete Family Guide (2026)

Appeal a CHC decision: NHS eligibility fell from 31% to 17% (Healthwatch, 2025). Local resolution, IRP and PHSO routes — inside the 6-month time limit.

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ICBs Are Cutting CHC Eligibility — What Families Need to Know

NHS CHC eligibility fell from 31% to 17% since 2017/18. Staffordshire ICB cut 293 people in a year. What the law says — and what families can 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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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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Are Next of Kin Responsible for Care Home Fees? (UK Law, 2026)

Next of kin aren't automatically liable for care home fees — the resident, council, or NHS pays. You're only on the hook if you sign as a guarantor. UK law, 2026.

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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)

Just 16.65% of standard NHS CHC assessments end in eligibility (King's Fund, 2026). 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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