Hi Benjie. Sorry to hear that you too are having to jump through hoops, it certainly sounds like your husband is entitled to CHC, but remember, it's the same as DLA/AA, it's not paid on 'diagnosis' of any condition, but on the needs that follow on from that, which will vary from one person to another.
The Act still very much stands. There have been amendments etc, but the basis of the Act still stands.
You will find delays inevitable; I'm been told by a friend of a friend, they are supposed to use every excuse they can to delay things (which is pointless, as an award can be backdated.
My mum was due for her 2nd assessment last week, some 5 months after requesting it. Guess what? They cancelled it 24 hours before, due to 'staff sickness'. I'm still waiting to hear the new date!