Direct payments v continuing healthcare in wales

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Which is better?

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I can only speak for England. Direct Payments administered by Social Services, they charge the client an amount depending on income and savings. Over £23,000? You pay for it all.
CHC? All care, nursing and social, paid for by the NHS and you keep you savings and income intact.

Definitely CHC - but here it’s a postcode lottery!

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Hi John,
it’s not something you can choose between, its more a case of whether someone qualifies for continuing health care or not, with the added complication that it is easier to get CHC in some areas than others.

Have a look at the information and see if your caree fits the criteria:

https://www.carersuk.org/forum/support-and-advice/tips-and-practical-advice/direct-payments-v-continuing-healthcare-in-wales-39715

http://www.wales.nhs.uk/continuingnhshealthcare

Melly1

Edit: Bump BB.

Edit: links above edited to be Wales specific.