NHS Continuing Healthcare: guides, tools and next steps
This hub links every CareGuide UK resource on NHS Continuing Healthcare. Check possible eligibility, prepare evidence before an assessment, challenge a refused decision, reclaim fees paid while eligible, or read the rules for adults under 65. Start with the eligibility guide if you are new to CHC.
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NHS Continuing Healthcare is one of the most valuable — and most misunderstood — entitlements in UK eldercare. The guides below cover every stage of the journey, from understanding eligibility through to appealing a refusal and reclaiming fees that should have been NHS-funded.
NHS Continuing Healthcare — eligibility and how to apply
Our flagship guide covering the 12 care domains, the Decision Support Tool, fast-track CHC, and the full assessment process.
Read the full CHC guideHow to appeal a CHC refusal
If your relative has been refused NHS Continuing Healthcare, you have the right to appeal. The full process explained, with how a specialist solicitor can help.
Read the CHC appeals guideCHC eligibility checker
Answer a few questions about care needs to see whether it may be worth asking for a CHC Checklist.
Use the eligibility checkerNHS CHC evidence checklist
What records and examples of care needs to gather before a Checklist or full assessment.
Read the evidence checklistCare fee reclaim — claiming back fees already paid
If your relative paid for care that should have been NHS-funded, you may be entitled to a refund covering many years of fees. How retrospective CHC claims work.
Read the reclaim guideCHC for younger adults
NHS Continuing Healthcare is not just for the elderly. Under 65s with serious or complex health conditions may also qualify for fully funded NHS care.
Read the younger adults guide