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The family approached Farley Dwek Solicitors for advice following a Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting (MDT), which recommended their relative did not meet the criteria for NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding (CHC). We obtained care and medical records, which were reviewed by one of our specialist Nurse Assessors, who recommended the family appeal.

We lodged an appeal against the decision of ineligibility with the NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB), providing full Written Submissions in support, along with a copy of the evidence we had obtained.

While the ICB was considering the appeal, the patient’s condition deteriorated further, and it was agreed another assessment for CHC Funding was needed. Sadly, due to a significant delay on the part of the ICB, the patient passed away without any further consideration for CHC Funding.

Seven months after receiving our appeal, the ICB overturned its decision of ineligibility, without even convening a Local Resolution Meeting.

What a shame the ICB did not make the correct decision to award CHC at the initial point of assessment, saving the family much grief and expense, at a time when they should have been focused on their fragile relative.

"Thanks to Andrew’s guidance, we were able to articulate and feedback our reservations to the CHC and they ended up ruling in our favour. We therefore did not end up having to formally instruct Farley Dwek for representation but our impression was that they were an exemplary firm with judicious invested leadership and noble ethics."

CHC client

"I feel like the presence of Farley Dwek in the process was the key factor in our family securing the funding and saving £1,400 per week in care home fees for the BUPA hospital that we had chosen. To say we are pleased with Farley Dwek is an understatement. We’ve been absolutely delighted with everything the team has done and would recommend any family in the same circumstances speak directly to them to give them the best chance of getting the funding."

Mr Barrow

"Without Farley Dwek’s support we wouldn’t have secured the funding. Soon after we presented our case with Farley Dwek we were informed by the NHS that my mother was entitled to the funding after all. It was a huge relief because the size of the care home fees can be a huge worry."

David Newton

"You don’t need any more worry about how to come up with the money at a time when you are trying to cope with the emotion and distress of trying to get the best care possible for loved ones. This needs sorting out and I’m glad Farley Dwek is on my side and helping through the process."

Brian Marshall

"Through out my dealings with Farley Dwek I found them to be efficient and very helpful. But above all their honesty impressed me the most. Never have come across an organisation that would put ethics before profit. For this alone I would highly recommend them."

Tim

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