Specialist support for NHS Continuing Healthcare decisions
Pathway CHC Support Limited helps individuals, families and organisations understand NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), present clear evidence and challenge decisions where appropriate.
Is CHC funding realistic in your situation?
Complete a short eligibility enquiry and we will provide clear feedback on whether NHS Continuing Healthcare may be appropriate, and what evidence is needed.
- Structured questions about health needs
- Initial review by a CHC specialist
- Follow-up by email and call where helpful
How we differ from other CHC advocacy services
For just £50, a CHC specialist will carry out a tailored review of your circumstances, assess your needs, provide personalised advice, and outline the likely outcome.
This upfront insight helps you make informed decisions, avoid unnecessary costs and reduce the risk of investing time and money into a pathway that is unlikely to succeed. It is a more transparent and honest approach than many CHC advocacy services that charge larger fees without first assessing whether CHC is realistically achievable.
How we can help
We guide you through each step of the NHS Continuing Healthcare pathway, from the initial checklist to appeals, making a complex process easier to understand and manage.
Eligibility advice
We review your circumstances against the CHC criteria and provide honest, evidence-based feedback about your realistic chances of success.
Documentation support
We help you gather and present clear evidence of health needs, ensuring documentation reflects the full picture of day-to-day care.
Assessment & appeal preparation
We guide you through multidisciplinary team (MDT) assessments and appeals, so you feel confident in meetings and written submissions.
Support for organisations
We work with care homes, supported living providers and local organisations that wish to improve how they support people through CHC.
The NHS Continuing Healthcare process
CHC is NHS-funded care for people with ongoing, complex health needs. Funding decisions are made through a structured process.
Checklist
A screening tool used to decide whether a full assessment for NHS Continuing Healthcare is needed.
Decision Support Tool (DST)
A detailed assessment of your health needs across different domains, completed by a multidisciplinary team.
Recommendation
The multidisciplinary team makes a recommendation to the Integrated Care Board (ICB) about CHC eligibility.
Outcome & review
The ICB confirms the decision. If you disagree, there are local resolution and appeal routes which we can help you navigate.
Why work with Pathway CHC Support?
Many families struggle to understand the CHC criteria, leading to unrealistic expectations or missed opportunities. Our role is to bring clarity, realism and strong evidence.
Independent perspective
We are not part of the NHS and provide impartial advice focused solely on the individual’s needs.
Clinical insight
We draw on direct clinical experience supporting people with complex needs in community and inpatient settings.
Evidence-led approach
Our guidance is rooted in the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care.
Clear communication
We translate CHC language into plain English so families know what to expect at each stage.
Frequently asked questions
We answer the questions we hear most often about CHC eligibility, reviews and appeals.
“Is CHC the same as social care funding?”
No. NHS Continuing Healthcare is fully funded by the NHS for people whose primary need is a health need, whereas social care is usually means-tested by the local authority.
“Can you help if our CHC application has already been turned down?”
Yes – we can review the decision, advise on whether an appeal is realistic and help you prepare for the appeal process.
Ready to talk?
If you are unsure whether NHS Continuing Healthcare is appropriate in your situation, we can review your circumstances and provide clear feedback.
