In an NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessment, the Skin domain evaluates a person’s risk of skin breakdown and their need for care to maintain skin integrity, including the prevention and treatment of pressure damage and wounds. This domain helps determine whether skin‑related needs contribute to a primary health need under […]
When someone is assessed for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), each area of need is reviewed carefully using the Decision Support Tool (DST). One of the key areas considered is the Nutrition domain. For families, carers, and even professionals, this domain can be misunderstood or underestimated. Nutrition plays a vital role […]
When someone you love needs care, funding decisions can feel overwhelming — especially when you are already coping with big changes. Getting the right support in place can make a huge difference, both financially and emotionally. In this anonymised recent case study, we share how Simply Continuing Healthcare acted as […]
When someone is being assessed for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), the process can feel overwhelming. One of the key areas considered during the Decision Support Tool (DST) assessment is the Breathing domain. This domain looks closely at a person’s respiratory needs, the risks they face, and the level of care […]
When a loved one has complex health needs, the question of who pays for their care can be confusing and stressful. One area that is often misunderstood is NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) – a package of care that is fully funded by the NHS for people with significant, ongoing health […]
Mrs P has a complex medical history, including bilateral strokes, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), paralysis except for one arm, insulin-dependent diabetes, a stoma due to cancer, neuropathic pain, arthritis of the spine, and a history of breast cancer treated with hormone therapy. She has undergone multiple […]
Simply CHC were recently engaged to assist a lovely 85 year old lady who experienced an unfortunate fall in July 2022 which resulted in a C1/C2 PEG fracture with spinal compression. In view of Mrs J frailty and comorbidities, the consultants felt she would not be suitable for intervention. The […]
Our advocates have attended hundreds of Checklist, DST and Appeal meetings. We have picked out 5 of the most commonly used phrases by the healthcare professionals that conduct the assessments and we have provided you with the paragraphs contained in the DST document to rebut these misconceptions. We recognise that […]