Care Home Claims – Should I Pay?

There’s nothing worse than having to put a loved one into the care home system. It’s a distressing and expensive situation to be in for both the family and the person in question. A lot of people go into care homes financially backed by the NHS, those that don’t may slip through the net for support and miss out on vital financial help.

If you feel that a family member may have slipped through the net, did you know that in some cases the money that has been paid can be reimbursed or claimed back?
This article will discuss the ins and outs of care home claims.

If your loved one suffers from a long term health condition, then the cost of care (in some cases) can be paid by PCTs (Primary Care Trust). Unfortunately, many claims for such funding get missed, are denied or are not updated as an individual’s healthcare worsens, leaving the bill in your hands.

Does your relative suffer from the following?

• Alzheimer’s
• Dementia
• Strokes
• Mental or Physical Disabilities
• Breathing difficulties
• Communication Problems
• Incontinence
• Skin conditions

If they do then they should have been assessed for financial support as part of the continuing healthcare provisions by the NHS. If for some reason they were missed or their condition has changed over time, it is possible to make care home claims for money paid out in error.

Making a claim
When making a claim, choose a reputable company that has dealt with these kind of cases before. From experience, we would suggest Mulderrigs Solicitors. The team have years of experience with care home claims and could help you recover these costs back from the NHS.

Please note: These types of claims can also be made if you are paying for private care in a private place of residence with visiting healthcare worker.
For more information about care home claims from Mulderrigs, visit their website and fill out an enquiry form. http://mulderrigs.co.uk.