Apply to reclaim care home fees

This calculator is designed to help you decide whether you should claim NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding.

It can be used for retrospective claims for past care.

Please understand that the calculator can only give a rough indication whether you have a viable claim. It cannot replace an NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility assessment or an evidence-based assessment. The calculator cannot replace expert legal advice, and Winston Solicitors cannot be held liable for any reliance on the result of the calculator.

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This is the date from which you believe the patient may have become eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding. Whilst it could be the date of their admission to a care home, in most cases it will be the exact or approximate date upon which the patient's health deteriorated and you believe they became eligible for CHC funding. If you can't choose an exact date, please choose approximately.
This might be the date when the patient passed away, or if the patient is alive, it might be the date NHS Continuing Healthcare was awarded.
Did the patient reside in England during this period?
Has the patient's eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare already been assessed during this period?
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Client feedback

This review is specific to James Urquhart Burton who has researched and progressed an appeal regarding the wrongful payment of care fees relating to someone for whom we had responsibility.James' understanding of this field and subsequent appropriate actions are only equalled by his empathetic and wholly professional manner. He was approachable, reassuring and inspired confidence at all times. We could not recommend his work more highly.
Frances
I received advice from James in regard to CHC. He was spot on in his assessment of the likely outcome, and whilst this was not positive news, the process was extremely helpful in navigating the DST meeting. It helped to ensure that in a borderline case, and a situation out of my knowledge and comfort zone, I was able to advocate as well as possible for my elderly relative. It has also been worthwhile to understand what future changes in the situation may impact.
Anonymous
James was excellent. He provided clear, precise advice and always outlined my options. He is a real asset to the company, and I have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone in a similar situation to mine.
T Eckersley, United Kingdom
James' advice was valuable. He has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in this area, and his advice and guidance were much appreciated. I would highly recommend him.
Anon, United Kingdom
I contacted James Urquart Burton to seek advice regarding the ICB failure to communicate regarding my late mother’s appeal. The advice provided by James was invaluable. He has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in this area, and his advice and guidance were much appreciated. I would highly recommend him.
Amarjit
I recenlty contacted Winstons Solicitors to assist with a appeal for my mother with the ICB regarding a continuing health care assessment. James Urquart Burton assited me with the process. He was exteremely helpful and understanding. James provided an indepth analysis and assesssment and was present at the appeal to assist me and advocate for my mother. Jame's work is diligent, professional and he is really responsive to any questions and queries. I highly recommned contacting James to help and assist with any appeals for Continuing Healthcare and Decision Support Tool reviews
Angela
When Mum needed the system most that she had been paying into all her life she was failed by countless people and departments, assessments not completed, lost files, appointments not kept, delay after delay and on. I had a gut feeling that procedures weren't being followed and began my quest for the truth in her memory. I found James at 'Winston Solicitors' who helped us take on the system and prove that Mum was indeed entitled to CHC Funding. Throughout the case he was relentless in his pursuit to seek out the truth and hold those accountable who failed Mum. He gave us regular updates and discussed every step with us along the way, I cannot recommend him highly enough to anyone who has found themselves in this dreadful position in traumatic times with their loved ones. - August 2025
A Ellis, Manchester
Found them efficent on the ball ,and kept me informed ,and up to date on what was happening with my mothers case.
David