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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Dementia and CHC: Complete Eligibility Guide

Dementia and CHC: Complete Eligibility Guide

Dementia qualifies for CHC in many cases, scoring Priority or Severe across 5-7 of the 12 DST domains. Learn how to apply and challenge an 80% refusal rate.

Dementia Care
End-of-Life Dementia Care: Complete Funding Guide

End-of-Life Dementia Care: Complete Funding Guide

End-of-life dementia care costs £1,400+/week (£73,000/year). NHS CHC or Fast Track funds 100% with no means test. Learn who qualifies and how to apply.

Dementia Care
Free CHC Toolkit: Essential Dementia Resources

Free CHC Toolkit: Essential Dementia Resources

Free dementia legal toolkit covering CHC funding (saves £50,000+/year), attendance allowance, LPA, and hospital discharge rights for UK families.

Dementia Care

Hospital Discharge Care Plan: Essential Guide

A hospital discharge care plan must meet 5 legal requirements under NICE NG27 and the Care Act 2014. Know what it must contain and how to challenge gaps.

Hospital Discharge

Unsafe Hospital Discharge: Complete Rights Guide

An unsafe hospital discharge violates the Care Act 2014 and NHS Constitution. Learn the 5 conditions that make a discharge unlawful and how to stop it.

Hospital Discharge
Hospital Discharge: Essential Rights Guide

Hospital Discharge: Essential Rights Guide

The NHS must complete a CHC checklist before hospital discharge to a care home. CHC covers 100% of care fees worth £50,000+/year. Know your legal rights.

Hospital Discharge

Is Attendance Allowance Means-Tested? Guide

Attendance Allowance is not means tested. It pays up to £108.55/week regardless of savings. But CHC covers 100% of care home costs. Compare both routes.

Attendance Allowance

LPA Certificate Provider: Essential Guide

An LPA certificate provider must meet strict criteria under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Registration costs £82 and takes around 20 weeks. Avoid rejection.

Legal Planning

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