You may have heard of the upcoming adult social care charging reform in 2025 – but what does it mean for you and your family needing care? As part of the Government’s 2021 Vision for Adult Social Care, these reforms aim to provide additional resources and support to people living in England requiring care while easing some of the financial burdens associated with accessing social care services. A major aspect of the reform is the new £86,000 care fee cap on expenses for personal care. This means that people funding their own care can’t exceed £86,000 in personal care expenses throughout their lifetime, including for home care services. These new reforms have been delayed until October 2025 and there is
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If you are living with an ongoing health condition that impacts your ability to live a comfortable and independent lifestyle, you may be eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. This is a package of care that is fully funded by the NHS. The application process for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding is fairly complicated and involves several stages. To help you through this process, we have created this comprehensive guide on everything you need to know about the initial assessment stage, the NHS Continuing Healthcare Checklist. What is the continuing healthcare checklist? The Continuing Healthcare Checklist is a screening tool used by the NHS to assess whether an individual is eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare – a package of care that is fully
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