CHC Appeals, Planning & Advocacy

Appeals Representation Service: Preparation for and representation at Local Resolution and/or Independent Review Panel

Many families have already worked through the funding process themselves, without the need for any assistance. Some are successful, but others are not so fortunate and find themselves frustrated by the NHS CHC appeal process.

If you need assistance with a CHC Appeal, we may be able to help! The first stage in the case of a living relative, is for us to assess their eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding through our Appeal Advice Service.

If you proceed with our Appeal Advice Service, we arrange for one of our experienced associate nurses to contact you to carry out an independent assessment of their care needs remotely. See our Appeal Advice Service section.

If, after the Appeal Advice Service, our nurse believes that you have a strong case, we can help prepare for and represent you at your Local Resolution Appeal or Independent Review Appeal. We are able to offer various funding options depending on the circumstances (subject to terms and conditions).

For appeals on retrospective reclaims and for deceased patients, we will start by offering our Records Review Service rather than the Clinical Review Service, which will enable us to determine whether we consider there to be reasonable prospects of success before embarking on the appeal.

What Our Clients Say About Us

“A fantastic experience all round. We cannot speak highly enough of Debbie Payton at Farley Dwek. Debbie was truly exceptional in handling our mum’s NHS care appeal. Her tenacity, perseverance, and deep insights, way above what we had expected, unearthed evidence that was instrumental in achieving a successful outcome. Beyond being highly professional and knowledgeable, Debbie was incredibly caring and sensitive to the nature of our situation, which she handled with the utmost respect and grace. In an area where some people can experience disappointment with legal firms, Farley Dwek—and Debbie in particular—stand out as a shining example of how things should be done. They were upfront and transparent about their costs and about the entire process, keeping us well informed at every step of the way. Debbie’s clarity, honesty, and communication ensured there were no surprises, which greatly eased our stress. We could not have done this without her. Farley Dwek and Debbie are a testament to what the legal profession should aspire to. If you are seeking help in this specialist area, we wholeheartedly recommend speaking with them.” – Ali Carter

“I have just completed a very long drawn out CHC claim for my deceased mother. I could not have done this without the expertise of Farley Dwek. The whole process is a minefield so I am pleased that I chose this firm to represent our family. Everything was very clear from the outset and everyone I dealt with were very friendly and helpful. COVID disrupted my case so some procedures had to be started from scratch which was time consuming and frustrating but Farley Dwek kept me fully informed throughout. Anyone who has attempted CHC funding will know it seems deliberately difficult so I would strongly recommend Farley Dwek without reserve. I will be recommending to anyone who is considering this course of action. Thank you to everyone at Farley Dwek for your help and assistance, very much appreciated.” – Jo

“Over the last few months it has been my pleasure to work with the team at Farley Dwek Solicitors and in particular Debbie Payton. I chose the company following a need to appeal a negative decision in terms of Continuous Health Care provisioning. I purchased their book which was written is straight forward language and would highly recommend it as a source of information to truly understand the way the system assesses our loved ones. Having looked at the reviews on line I made the right choice in appointing Farley Dwek to represent us. They were professional, tenacious at gathering and reviewing all the evidence and then putting forward an extremely strong and detailed appeal. Spearheaded by Debbie the paperwork was submitted and the negative decision was overturned. This is a life changer for us as it removes the stress and the unfairness in the system in terms of recognising where a primary health need is evidently present. Debbie kept me sane and positive and was a pleasure to work with. I wholeheartedly recommend this firm” – Jane H.

“From first contact with the managing partner Andrew Farley and Ruth Pople, Senior Case Manager , Farleydwek appeared to be a very well organised Law firm. The staff is very professional and takes all the time to explain sometimes complicated situations .” – Hans F.

“Absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Debbie Payton dealt with us and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Huge thank to all at Farley Dwek for dealing with such a delicate matter so promptly and professionally.” – Chris A.

“My brother and I decided to invest in Farley Dwek Solicitors help after we had been unsuccessful with our original CHC funding claim submitted on behalf of our Mother. We relied on their advice and expertise over a considerable period of time and weren’t disappointed, ultimately successfully appealing the decision. Throughout a long and somewhat stressful process we always felt supported by every member of the team who advised us and worked so thoroughly toward what was a just and correct outcome that I’m convinced we wouldn’t have achieved without them. Thanks and much gratitude to all involved, especially to Jonathan, Laura and Abbey.” – Phil

“My family and I cannot rate Farley Dwek Solicitors high enough for all their work in helping us with a successful appeal to grant my father CHC in his care home. As soon as I contacted them I felt listened to and supported and our solicitor Debbie was nothing short of incredible. Very knowledgeable in her field, always ready to offer insight and support and quick to respond to queries, we would have been lost without her! If you are looking for some advice and guidance on CHC’s look no further. Recommend without hesitation.” – Emma R.

“Exemplary Service! I would most definitely recommend Farley Dwek! I first contacted the company several years ago requiring assistance with NHS CHC and each and every person I have spoken with has been most pleasant, helpful and very clear with information. A special mention for Debbie Payton who has worked tirelessly on my case (which was a complicated and difficult one) and just recently secured a successful outcome to my utmost delight! The expertise and dedication of Farley Dwek certainly make a difficult situation less stressful and I would urge anyone in a similar situation to reach out to them for help. I’m so glad I did!” – Rita J.

“My sister and I have received absolutely first class professional support, guidance and advice throughout an extended period of time, seeking CHC on behalf of our mother. Every member of the team, with whom we had various communications with, were professional, courteous, and clear. The process is a challenging one and without their guidance, support and expert knowledge we would not have achieved the successful outcome that we did. We cannot recommend them enough.” – E McCall

Case Study

Barry Pritchard is an ex-police officer from Salisbury. Without getting lawyers involved he says his father probably wouldn’t have received the NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding he was entitled to all along…

My father became ill with dementia and was gradually getting worse. At first, we arranged for some help from social services in his own home but it soon became clear that his needs were greater than the daily 15 minute visits allocated to him. One day my sister went round to his house only to find him injured on the floor. He had slipped and hurt himself quite badly.

Your Next Steps:

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If you are new to Continuing Healthcare and would like to speak to a specialist CHC nurse about your circumstances, click the button below and complete the form to begin the process:

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If you have been dealing with CHC and now need our professional help with an assessment or an appeal or if you’ve been rejected, click the button below and complete this form:

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Head Office
1st Floor
1 Universal Square
Devonshire Street North
Manchester
M12 6JH

Tel: 0161 272 5222 / 0800 011 4136
Email: enquiries@farleydwek.com

Copyright 2009-2021 Farley Dwek | Farley Dwek is a trading name of Farley Dwek Solicitors Ltd | Farley Dwek Solicitors Ltd registered in England and Wales No. 07409694. | Authorised and Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA 551810). | Registered with the Information Commissioners Office, Registration number Z9833195.