15/01/2026
đź’¬ Important Update on NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
A new national report has found that access to NHS Continuing Healthcare funding in England is too often a “luck of the draw” — with significant regional differences in who gets approved, and many families still being denied funding they may be entitled to.
Here’s what the research highlights:
🔹 Funding decisions vary widely across areas — meaning someone’s postcode can affect whether they get CHC.
🔹 Despite total CHC spend increasing, fewer people are being deemed eligible for standard, long-term CHC support.
🔹 Some families are even taking local NHS organisations to court to secure the care funding they need.
🔹 For people who don’t get CHC, the result can be a “cliff-edge” of catastrophic care costs at a time of crisis.
🔹 Experts are calling for greater consistency and fairness in how CHC eligibility is assessed.
⚠️ If you or someone you care for is struggling with the CHC assessment process, you’re not alone. These are systemic issues affecting families across England right now.
👉 That’s exactly why we’re here at Care or Not Ltd — to help you understand your rights, prepare for assessments, and get the funding support you or your loved one should be accessing.
đź”— Find out more and get help: https://careornot.co.uk
If you’ve had a CHC experience — good or bad — drop a comment or message us. Sharing helps others know they’re not on their own. ❤️
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/nhs-england-nuffield-trust-national-audit-office-department-of-health-and-social-care-b1249777.html
We know that finding the right care package or care home can be time-consuming and stressful. We can provide the assistance you need to alleviate the burden and make the process easier for you.
