Many of our clients will understandably assume that their end of life care arrangements, or those arrangements for their relatives, will automatically be funded by the NHS; and that they have a right to choose where the end of life care package is provided. Finding out that there are limitations on both funding and choice can come at a devastating time, while the family is also coping with the realities of end of life care. In this session, Cate Searle will focus upon:

NHS Continuing Healthcare Fast Track Pathway funding for adults at end of life care stage: the process and tips and tactics to secure funding and support in good enough time to make a difference
How to challenge negative decisions about Fast Track Pathway funding
Other financial support at end of life care stage: social care and DWP funding
How to manage a retrospective application for end of life care funding after the cared for person has passed away
Dealing with end of life care debt demands after the cared for person has passed away
Strategies for NHS Continuing Healthcare retrospective applications that are not related to end of life care

This session will look at the two very different regimes in England and Wales and case studies will be used to illustrate strategic approaches to secure the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Cate Searle, Director and Head of Community Care Law – Martin Searle Solicitors