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Care Home Fee Recovery Lawyers for Reclaiming Care Costs

After a loved one’s passing, you may discover they were paying for care home fees that should have been covered by the NHS or local authority. These situations often occur due to incorrect or incomplete assessments of their eligibility and funding, including NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) or local authority support. If the proper assessments weren’t completed correctly (or at all), you may be able to reclaim some or all of these care costs on a retrospective basis.

Losing a loved one is an emotional and challenging time, and dealing with financial stress can only make things worse. If you suspect they were wrongly paying care fees during their lifetime, you have the grounds to challenge those payments and potentially recover the costs.

Challenging care fees can be a complex process, especially when it involves reviewing past assessments and decisions. With a comprehensive understanding of care funding legislation, we will thoroughly review your loved one’s circumstances to determine if reimbursement is viable.

We will support you through this process with compassion, understanding and the legal expertise you need during this difficult time.

Reclaiming The Cost of Care

There are several critical factors to consider if you’re exploring the possibility of reclaiming care fees. These include:

Eligibility for CHC: If your loved one had significant health needs, they might have been eligible for CHC, which would have covered all care costs. You may have grounds for a claim if this assessment was completed incorrectly.
Local authority assessments: The local authority is responsible for assessing a person’s ability to pay for their care. If this assessment was incorrect or didn’t consider all relevant factors, you might be able to recover fees that were wrongfully paid.
Time limits: It’s crucial to be aware of the time limits for making a retrospective claim. The earlier you seek legal advice, the better the chances of successfully recovering funds.

How We Can Help…

We understand that dealing with legal matters after a bereavement can be stressful, and concerns about costs can add to that stress. That’s why we’re committed to providing a compassionate and empathetic service, offering transparency at each step.

We take a meticulous approach to reviewing your case. We will:

Conduct a comprehensive interview: We start by thoroughly reviewing the circumstances surrounding the care fees paid, including medical records, care assessments and financial documentation.
Assess the claim viability: Based on our review, we will advise you on the likelihood of success and whether it is worth pursuing a claim.
Guide you through the process: Should you decide to proceed, we will guide you through every step of the process, ensuring your case is presented effectively and all necessary documentation is submitted correctly.
Pursue the recovery of fees: If we identify fees have been wrongly paid, we will work tirelessly to recover those costs on your behalf, providing regular updates and transparent communication throughout.

Our services for reclaiming care fees are charged at an hourly rate, and we will provide you with a clear estimate of costs before proceeding. We aim to offer you the best possible service at a fair and reasonable cost, ensuring you receive value for your investment.

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Craig Baldwin

Charlotte Ormerod

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If you believe care home fees were wrongly paid by a loved one, you may be entitled to recover those costs but it’s important to act with the right legal guidance. Whether you're challenging a past NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) decision or suspect the local authority failed to carry out a proper assessment, our expert solicitors are here to help you seek justice with care and clarity.

Our experienced Care Home Fee Recovery Solicitors in Lancashire are based in Nelson, near Burnley. We offer clear, compassionate advice to families who believe their loved one was unfairly charged for care and we’ll guide you through the process of making a retrospective claim with confidence and respect.

With over 35 years of experience, Farnworth Rose is trusted by families across England and Wales to handle complex care funding disputes. We’ll investigate the circumstances of the original decision, review assessments, manage appeals and challenge unjust payments, fighting to ensure your loved one’s estate is treated fairly and lawfully.

As a full-service firm of Solicitors in Burnley & Nelson, we can also assist with wider issues such as probate, estate administration, trusts and asset protection, giving you joined-up legal support through what is often a very emotional time.

We’re award-winning at what we do. Our elderly care solicitors are known across the Northwest for their professionalism, attention to detail and ability to deliver positive outcomes with empathy. Our proven track record makes us the right choice for Care Home Fee Recovery Solicitors in Preston. We regularly assist clients in Manchester, Blackburn, Rochdale and Bolton, as well as across the Pennines in Leeds, Sheffield, Huddersfield, Skipton, Keighley and beyond.

Wherever you are in England or Wales, we’re ready to provide expert, cost-effective legal advice to help you challenge unfair care costs and recover what’s rightfully yours.

To speak with one of our specialist Care Home Fee Recovery Solicitors at Farnworth Rose, call us now on 01282 695 400 or complete the form below, and we’ll be in touch.