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Care To Be Different Care To Be Different is a specialist online information resource about NHS Continuing Healthcare funding for full time care in England.

The information on our website shows you how to apply for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding to cover care home fees in England. It also shows you how to challenge any funding decisions you don't agree with and how to argue your case. Plus, we have available practical e-guides on this and related subjects.

Has anyone ever told you there’s “no point” applying for NHS Continuing Healthcare?Be careful about accepting general st...
22/09/2026

Has anyone ever told you there’s “no point” applying for NHS Continuing Healthcare?

Be careful about accepting general statements about eligibility.

CHC is not means tested and eligibility isn’t decided by a particular diagnosis or care setting. What matters is the individual’s assessed needs.

If your relative has been refused CHC and you’re considering an appeal, don’t throw anything away.Keep the decision docu...
17/09/2026

If your relative has been refused CHC and you’re considering an appeal, don’t throw anything away.

Keep the decision documents, relevant care and clinical records, correspondence and your own notes of important calls and meetings.

Having everything together can make it much easier to understand how the decision was reached and identify areas you may want to challenge.

Does your relative seem to have their “best day” whenever an assessment takes place?A CHC assessment shouldn’t be based ...
08/09/2026

Does your relative seem to have their “best day” whenever an assessment takes place?

A CHC assessment shouldn’t be based on a brief snapshot.

Make sure the evidence shows what happens over time – including the care, monitoring and intervention needed to keep your relative stable.

Have you experienced this during a CHC assessment?

Got an MDT meeting coming up?Preparation can make a real difference to how clearly your relative’s needs are presented.H...
03/09/2026

Got an MDT meeting coming up?

Preparation can make a real difference to how clearly your relative’s needs are presented.

Have your evidence ready, make a note of specific examples and don’t be afraid to question something that doesn’t reflect the reality of their care.

What’s the one thing you wish you’d known before your first MDT?

When a loved one needs ongoing care, knowing where to start can feel confusing.Social care and NHS Continuing Healthcare...
25/08/2026

When a loved one needs ongoing care, knowing where to start can feel confusing.

Social care and NHS Continuing Healthcare have different purposes, processes and eligibility criteria.

Swipe to see the key differences and why it’s important to understand the support available.

20/08/2026

Families can sometimes feel uncertain about how funding decisions are made, particularly when they hear concerns about reviews, reassessments or changes to care packages.

The key question should always be:
What level of care and support does this person need?

Understanding how CHC decisions should be approached can help families feel more informed and confident when speaking with healthcare professionals.

Our latest article explores the importance of ensuring decisions remain focused on the individual, rather than financial considerations.

🔗 https://caretobedifferent.co.uk/can-ccgs-use-annual-reviews-to-ration-care-funding/

Finding your way through care funding decisions can feel complicated, but having the right information can help you feel...
12/08/2026

Finding your way through care funding decisions can feel complicated, but having the right information can help you feel more prepared.

From free guides to practical books, we provide resources designed to help families better understand NHS Continuing Healthcare, care funding and choosing the right care options.

📖 Explore our resources: https://caretobedifferent.co.uk/resources/

📖 Explore Farley Dwek resources: https://www.farleydwek.com/chc-free-guide/

Annual reviews of NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) funding can feel stressful, especially when you’re worried that your l...
07/08/2026

Annual reviews of NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) funding can feel stressful, especially when you’re worried that your loved one’s care could be reduced or withdrawn.

If their healthcare needs have not changed, it’s important that this is clearly reflected during the review process.

Annual reviews should focus on whether the current care package continues to meet the person’s assessed needs, not simply whether funding can be reduced.

Our latest article explores what families should consider before an annual review and how to prepare if you’re concerned about changes to funding.

🔗 https://caretobedifferent.co.uk/i-am-worried-funding-will-be-withdrawn-at-the-next-annual-review-even-though-my-mothers-need-havent-changed/

If your relative is found not eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding, it’s important to know this is not a...
30/07/2026

If your relative is found not eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding, it’s important to know this is not always the end of the process.

If you disagree with the outcome, you have the right to challenge the decision through the appeals process. Understanding the assessment and gathering the right evidence can help you present your case.

Here's our top tips before appealing a negative MDT decision...

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