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Professional Deputies and NHS Continuing Healthcare – The impact of Re ACC
"Re ACC [2020] fundamentally changed deputy authority for NHS Continuing Healthcare appeals. Deputies can now only represent clients up to the DST assessment meeting. Any challenge to funding decisions requires Court of Protection authority—making early-stage representation crucial to avoid costly appeals.
Ruth Tarr
Nov 43 min read


Why Second Opinions Matter in Life Expectancy Assessments
In Life Expectancy Reports, a second opinion is sometimes necessary to ensure a comprehensive and evidence-based prognosis
Kerry Slater
Feb 112 min read


When Would Continuing Healthcare Funding Be Appealed?
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) funding is a vital aspect of NHS care, designed to support individuals with complex, long-term health needs....
Ben Slater
Jan 29, 20242 min read


What is Continuing Healthcare Funding (CHC)?
Understanding Continuing Healthcare Funding is crucial for those in need of ongoing healthcare support in the UK. In this detailed...
Ben Slater
Jan 29, 20242 min read


Everything you need to know about continuing health care CHC funding
Introduction The NHS is famed worldwide. Partly for its underlying principle that it should be "free at the point of access". So where...
Team Nellie
Mar 24, 20237 min read
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