Is NHS-Funded Nursing Care the same as CHC?

No. CHC covers the full cost of care where a primary health need exists. FNC only covers the nursing element within a nursing home.

No. FNC is funded by the NHS and does not depend on income, savings or property.

Does a CHC assessment have to take place before FNC is awarded?

Yes. FNC is typically considered after a CHC assessment concludes that full NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility is not met.

Yes. A CHC refusal can be reviewed and appealed even where FNC has been granted.

In some circumstances, retrospective review may be possible if eligibility existed but was not properly assessed.

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