Claiming back care fees

[suem]

Hi
Not been on here for a while- so hi to those who remember me. I am looking at claiming back the care fees I paid for my husband before he died. He had Parkinson's with Lewy body dementia and was in residential care.He was assessed as not been eligible for continuing health care and I think that decision was wrong. I have to apply to my local PCT.Has anyone done this before?? Any tips or advise that might help me.
thanks

 

[SWMBO1950]

Please try:-

First Stop may be able to answer any further queries you may have: 0800 377 7070 www.firststopcareadvice.org.uk

 

[min88cat]

A while back, my husband was looking at information regarding this and there are solicitors who specialise in making claims for repayment of care fees. Unfortunately I can't find the link, but if you google reclaiming care fees, the details should come up.

 

[suem]

A while back, my husband was looking at information regarding this and there are solicitors who specialise in making claims for repayment of care fees. Unfortunately I can't find the link, but if you google reclaiming care fees, the details should come up.

yes I know there are companies that can make a claim but they take 25-30% of any claim and I'd rather have that! and feel I can do this myself

 

[BeckyJan]

Hello Suem.
You have every right to appeal against the decision and claim back care fees if you win.

I advise you strongly to contact the NHS Continuing Health Care Volunteer Support Group - this is the link:
http://alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=398

They are excellent and will guide you through the Appeal procedure with no charge.