Existing Care Home Funding Advice & Appeals
Care Home Funding Advice & Care Funding Appeal Lawyers
If you or someone you know is currently receiving care, whether at home or in a nursing home, and you have questions or concerns about funding, we’re here to help whatever stage you are at.
Care costs can quickly add up, and many individuals and families find themselves struggling financially when it is possible that alternative provision of funding for continuing healthcare could be possible.
Whether you’re paying for care privately or receiving some level of state support, it’s crucial to regularly review your situation to ensure you’re not paying more than necessary.
Managing long-term care funding can be challenging, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the various assessments, eligibility criteria and potential changes in funding that can occur over time.
We recognise the stress this can cause, and our team is here to provide clear, compassionate advice tailored to your unique circumstances.
Our goal is to ensure your rights are fully protected at each step and you are only responsible for the costs that are genuinely yours.
Whether you’re facing new challenges or ongoing concerns regarding care funding, our experienced team is ready to assist you with a range of services:
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Care needs can change over time—so can the findings of assessments that determine who pays for that care. We strongly recommend requesting an updated clinical assessment if there has been a significant change in your or your loved one’s health or living conditions.
We will confidently guide you through this process, helping you understand when and how to seek a reassessment and ensuring any new evaluation reflects the current situation.
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If you believe the outcome of a previous assessment is incorrect, or if you feel any changes in care provisions require review, we can help you re-submit fresh assessments or challenge decisions taken. Our team will help you build a strong case, whether it’s about who should be responsible for care costs or the amount of contribution required.
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Unexpected changes in care funding, like reductions or withdrawals, can cause great anxiety for families or individuals already dealing with the costs and demands of care.
If your funding has been altered or stopped altogether, we can review the situation and explore your options for contesting these changes.
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If you’ve been waiting for the clinical commissioning group (CCG) to implement your care package, or that of someone you are helping, and have faced financial loss or unnecessary expenses, you may be entitled to claim financial redress. We’re here to help you recover compensation and address the distress caused by the CCG’s failure to deliver the agreed care.
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Top-up fees are typically required if you or your loved one prefers a care home that charges more than what the local authority is willing to pay. However, issues with top-up fees can be confusing and often controversial, as understanding who is responsible for these additional costs can be challenging.
We have extensive knowledge of the rules surrounding top-up fees. We will ensure you are fully aware of your options and obligations and that of the state, and the legality of any current arrangements.
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If you think you’ve paid care fees that should have been covered by other funding, you might be able to recover these costs retrospectively. We can help you investigate the potential for reclaiming fees, ensuring you’re not out of pocket for expenses you should not have paid in the first place. We will identify and pursue any possible reimbursements, working to secure the fairest outcome for you.
Contact Farnworth Rose today
Managing long-term funding when you or a loved one are already in care can be overwhelming. However, with the right support, you can feel confident that your interests will remain protected and your care needs properly funded.
Our specialist solicitors are based in Nelson, Lancashire, near Burnley, and regularly assist clients across Manchester, Blackburn, Rochdale, Preston, Bolton and beyond, including across the Pennines in Leeds, Sheffield, Huddersfield and further afield.
As an expert team in care funding advice, we are here to help you, wherever you are in England or Wales, offering outstanding advice at affordable regional costs.
If you’d like to speak with one of our specialists, call us on 01282 695 400 or complete the form below, and we’ll be in touch.