NHS Complaints
NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding
How it works
Most people’s social care is arranged and paid for by their local authority.
However, some people with long-term complex health needs can get social care arranged and paid for by the NHS. This is called continuing healthcare.
A team of healthcare professionals will look at your care needs and decide whether or not you are entitled to CHC funding.
How can I find out more?
There’s lots of information available on the internet so we won’t repeat it here.
Below are some links you may find helpful:
NHS Continuing Healthcare Website
NHS Continuing Healthcare Film
How can The Advocacy People help?
If you are unhappy with the CHC process or a decision which has already been made, you can get support from an Independent Health Complaints Advocate.
There is no charge for this service.
To find out if we provide this service in your area, have a look at our map here.
If we don’t provide the service, there will be someone else who does.
Our advocates will:
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take time to understand your situation
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provide information and help you understand it
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help you decide what you want to achieve by making a complaint or challenging the decision
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help you understand the process
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explore your options at every stage
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help you decide what you want to do and how you want to do it
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act on your direction if you don’t feel able to take action yourself
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help you write letters to the right people
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go with you to meetings about your complaint/challenge
Our advocates won’t:
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investigate your situation or any part of your care and treatment
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make any decisions for or about you
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tell you what to do or give any legal or other advice