This authoritative guide to the law of continuing healthcare provides clarity on a contentious issue for those in long-term care: which adults are eligible for full NHS funding, as opposed to self-funded social care. Written by seasoned legal expert Michael Mandelstam, it provides practitioners with clear information on both the letter and spirit of the law, written in an accessible style suitable for a wide range of health and social care practitioners. The book gives all the need-to-knows in a handy A-Z format for quick reference, including key legal rules, guidance and case law. It contains also an extended analysis, with detailed evidence, of NHS continuing healthcare over the last 30 years up to the present. This is critical in order to understand why the rules are so complex, confusing and sometimes disregarded, and why decisions can seem counter-intuitive, unfair and difficult to challenge. The book is essential reading to assist the making of decisions that are fair, lawful and transparent.

Should you or your loved one have to pay for long term or end of life care? Did you know it's possible to recover care fees after your loved one has died? Has anybody told you about NHS Continuing Healthcare? Most have never heard of this and for many thousands of people it means having to use their life savings and property to meet the cost of care when they shouldn't. If you or your loved one has a physical or mental health condition, whether gained through illness, injury or disability you may be eligible for free NHS funded care even in your own home. This practical guide will help those who want to apply for Continuing Healthcare or for those mired knee deep in it and need extra help to present the best possible case. It's written by a retired nurse who has experienced the process, not only as a healthcare professional but also as an advocate for his family. It's full of guidance and tips on how to ensure healthcare needs are not marginalised or downplayed by NHS assessors and includes plain English explanations relating to landmark cases and ombudsman decisions. If you'd like to contact the author please use the following URL https://www.chc-consultancy.com