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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.

"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

"From first contact with the managing partner Andrew Farley and Ruth Pople, Senior Case Manager , Farley Dwek appeared to be a very well organised Law firm. The staff is very professional and takes all the time to explain sometimes complicated situations."

CHC client

"The service I have received from Andrew Farley for a Continuing Healthcare Funding claim for my mother has been excellent. The initial contact with Andrew gave me a clear picture of the process, outlining timescales and explaining the stages that I would have to go through to achieve a successful outcome."

Mrs P

"We approached Farley Dwek for help in appealing a faulty CHC funding decision. Highly impressed with the in-depth & very detailed investigation by their expert nursing practitioner. Eventually we got a very good result which was entirely the result of FD’s work. Definitely recommended."

Rob

"My sister and I have received absolutely first class professional support, guidance and advice throughout an extended period of time, seeking CHC on behalf of our mother. Every member of the team, with whom we had various communications with, were professional, courteous, and clear. The process is a challenging one and without their guidance, support and expert knowledge we would not have achieved the successful outcome that we did. We cannot recommend them enough."

CHC client

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