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Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is free care that is arranged and funded by the NHS, for adults with long-term complex health needs. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. Older patients discharging from hospital should be assessed...
Care at home (also known as in-home care, home care, or domiciliary care) is when a carer will come to your home for a set period of time or even a few times throughout the day (commonly as a ‘visit’). Following a care needs assessment, if you do not qualify for local...
If you do not qualify for local authority funding, you may need to pay for the full cost of a care home yourself (known as ‘self funding’). Self funders represent two in every five people in care homes. Financial thresholds for self funding a care home Self funding...
Looking for care at home in your area? Care Sourcer’s service offers a free searchable directory of local care agencies. Care at home (also known as in-home care, home care, or domiciliary care) is when a carer will come to your home for a set period of time or...
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