Thanks for sharing, Peter. We hope you're keeping well.
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or indeed any type of dementia does not carry automatic eligibility for CHC, as much as we would like it to. Eligibility for CHC funding is never ’condition specific’ and relies upon identifying the person’s needs in line with the criteria laid out by the Department of Health.
Here at Alzheimer’s Society, we suggest that the best way for people to access NHS Continuing healthcare (CHC) if they think they are eligible or they represent someone who they think is eligible, is to inform themselves fully of the CHC criteria before the process starts.
Take a look at ‘Tips on preparing your case for NHS continuing healthcare’ (https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/help-dementia-care/nhs-contin…) and download our free booklet for further information.
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Alzheimer's Society Blog Team
Dementia Support Line
Anonymous
saysThanks for sharing, Peter. We hope you're keeping well.
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or indeed any type of dementia does not carry automatic eligibility for CHC, as much as we would like it to. Eligibility for CHC funding is never ’condition specific’ and relies upon identifying the person’s needs in line with the criteria laid out by the Department of Health.
Here at Alzheimer’s Society, we suggest that the best way for people to access NHS Continuing healthcare (CHC) if they think they are eligible or they represent someone who they think is eligible, is to inform themselves fully of the CHC criteria before the process starts.
Take a look at ‘Tips on preparing your case for NHS continuing healthcare’ (https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/help-dementia-care/nhs-contin…) and download our free booklet for further information.
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Alzheimer's Society Blog Team