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Retrospective Claim Success Story

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Retrospective Review

This week’s success story concerns a retrospective claim for a gentleman who was receiving care at home.

When the family approached Farley Dwek for advice, the Integrated Care Board (ICB) had already completed their Decision Support Tool (DST), recommending eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding for a period of months towards the end of the patient’s life. We reviewed the DST and available evidence, and recommended an appeal be submitted for an additional 18-months of funding.

Our expert team prepared a Written Submission using the evidence provided by the family. The case was more challenging than some, in so far as there were no formal care records, as would be the case for someone residing in a residential care or nursing home. Nevertheless, with statements from the carers and our client’s detailed diaries, we were able to present a cogent case for eligibility for CHC Funding.

Upon receipt of our Written Submission, the ICB arranged a Local Resolution Meeting which we attended with our client. A deciding factor was our client’s ability to provide detailed information to the Local Review Panel, in addition to the written evidence.

After a short wait, the ICB wrote to confirm it had awarded CHC funding for the full period under appeal. A great outcome for the family!

If a relative of yours is going into a care home or nursing home, I’d 100% recommend you to call Farley Dwek to see if you are eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding.

Peter Shaw

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 FD 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

First Class Service. Kept us informed throughout, highly professional and I would not hesitate to use Farley Dwek in the future. Great service thank you.

CHC client

My family and I cannot rate Farley Dwek Solicitors high enough for all their work in helping us with a successful appeal to grant my father CHC in his care home. As soon as I contacted them I felt listened to and supported and our solicitor Debbie was nothing short of incredible. Very knowledgeable in her field, always ready to offer insight and support and quick to respond to queries, we would have been lost without her! If you are looking for some advice and guidance on CHC’s look no further. Recommend without hesitation.

CHC client

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