The full picture
NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is a package of care funded entirely by the NHS for adults whose needs are primarily health-related rather than social-care related. It is not means-tested — if your loved one qualifies, the NHS pays for 100% of their care, including in a nursing home, at home, or in a hospice. Eligibility is decided by an NHS assessment called the Decision Support Tool, which scores 12 care domains. The process involves significant clinical judgement and is best started by speaking to your GP, community matron, or hospital discharge team. We don't attempt to score CHC eligibility inside ATFY because the stakes are too high for an app-based tool without clinical input — but it is worth exploring for anyone with complex health needs.