NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is care fully funded by the NHS. It is not means-tested — savings and property are not taken into account. Many families miss out simply because no one told them to ask.
This checker takes about 10 minutes. It asks about day-to-day needs in plain English across the 12 areas the NHS uses to assess eligibility, then tells you whether CHC looks worth exploring. Your answers are sent to our team for a free review. This is a guide, not a formal NHS assessment.
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A little context
This helps us understand the situation and give you a more useful response.
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Domain 1 of 12
Behaviour
This covers whether the person's behaviour causes risk or distress to themselves or others — including aggression, self-harm, wandering, or other behaviours that are difficult to manage safely.
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Domain 2 of 12
Cognition
This covers memory, understanding, and awareness. It includes dementia, brain injury, or any condition affecting the ability to understand situations, make decisions, or stay safe.
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Domain 3 of 12
Psychological and emotional needs
This covers anxiety, depression, trauma, or other emotional difficulties that affect daily life and wellbeing — and how much specialist support is needed to manage them.
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Domain 4 of 12
Communication
This covers the ability to communicate needs, understand others, and express choices — including speech difficulties, hearing loss, or conditions affecting language.
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Domain 5 of 12
Mobility
This covers the ability to move around safely — including walking, transferring between bed and chair, and the risk of falls.
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Domain 6 of 12
Nutrition
This covers eating, drinking, and the ability to take in enough food and fluid safely — including swallowing difficulties and nutritional risk.
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Domain 7 of 12
Continence
This covers bladder and bowel control — including incontinence, catheter care, or the need for assistance with toilet routines.
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Domain 8 of 12
Skin and tissue
This covers skin integrity — including pressure sores (bedsores), wounds, or other skin conditions that require clinical treatment.
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Domain 9 of 12
Breathing
This covers any respiratory needs — including breathlessness, oxygen therapy, ventilator support, or other conditions affecting breathing.
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Domain 10 of 12
Medication and symptom control
This covers the complexity of medication needs — including controlled drugs, pain management, or medication that requires regular skilled clinical oversight.
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Domain 11 of 12
Altered states of consciousness
This covers episodes where the person loses or alters consciousness — including seizures, blackouts, or conditions causing unconsciousness.
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Domain 12 of 12
Other significant care needs
This is a catch-all for any other care needs not covered above — for example, end-of-life care, complex medical conditions, or care that is particularly intensive or unpredictable.
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