FAMILY


Could you be due a care fees refund?


Being faced with the prospect of needing long-term care can be stressful and emotional.


People find themselves immersed in a whole new world of bewildering options, often accepting they will have to pay hefty care fees for the foreseeable future without a second thought.


Many people exploring long- term care are often unaware of the Department of Health’s responsibility with regards to care fees.


If the reason a person has gone into care is because of their health needs, then the NHS has a duty to pay their fees; this is regardless of their property, assets or savings and is not means-tested.


A person can receive free NHS funding in a residential home, nursing home or even their own home - the funding is not based on placement, it’s based on health needs.


In order to determine if a person is eligible for funding by the NHS, a Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Assessment is required to take


place. Unfortunately, people are not assessed as a standard and families don’t realise this funding is available to them.


At Care Fees 4U, their healthcare specialists support families through the process, helping them to secure funding moving forward and reclaim thousands of pounds already paid, even when the person has passed away. Additionally, if the person in care has been assessed and found not eligible initially for NHS funding, Care Fees 4U will assist families through the appeals process. Since April 2012, many people have been wrongly assessed and have been forced to pay unnecessary fees averaging around £40,000 per year; fees which Care Fees 4U can help families reclaim. Their team of specialists have over 10 years’ experience in NHS Continuing Healthcare funding, they offer a free consultation and work on a no win no fee basis so you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.


Have you or anyone in your family paid care fees since April 2012?


Did you know you could be


entitled to a care fees refund? If you have a primary health need, you could have been eligible for free care, regardless of assets, wealth or age However, 3 out of 4 people have been wrongly assessed and were unlawfully denied NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding This is NOT means-tested and covers both residential and at-home nursing care


Our healthcare specialists could help you


reclaim back ££££’s in private care fees


We work with:


• Those discharged from hospital straight into a care home • Those rejected at the initial full care benefit assessment • Those with assets and savings who assumed help would not be available


of the East A taste at The Porterbrook


For guys and gals who grew up in the post-war era, fond memories will remain of evenings spent two-stepping their way through the Tango Fascination in the many dance halls across our region.


Just for a short while, a couple of courting love birds could forget the misery and austerity around and instead embrace a fledgling relationship taking flight. Now, all these years on, residents


at The Porterbrook care home in Sheffield, which offers residential, dementia and respite care, felt the rhythm and memoirs come flying back to them this August as the lounge was turned into a dance floor - but with an exotic twist. Swapping petticoats and trilby hats for saris and bindis, the residents enjoyed a taste of the East with an afternoon of traditional Indian music, dancing and food thanks to Bollywood dancer, Charu Asthana of Sunrit Culture Group.


After a performance by Charu, residents were then encouraged to join in and learn some of the routine’s key moves – a style unfamiliar to most.


If you think you could have missed out on free care, call us today for a free consultation


No Win, No Fee 01254 404 566 www.carefees4u.co.uk


A feast for the senses, the afternoon was a vision of vibrant colours, brightly bejeweled costumes and richly spiced food, with residents sampling a selection of delicious Indian snacks including samosas, bhajias and pakoras afterwards. The event was just one of the many exciting activities organised by staff at The Porterbrook as part of their varied entertainment programme.


Earlier in the summer, residents were able to express themselves through arts and crafts as they spent the afternoon sketching and painting views of the manicured gardens from


the serenity of the terrace balcony. The lounge was then transformed into a gallery for everyone to admire their work.


Activities like these are proven to be beneficial to the elderly, particularly those with dementia, as they instill a sense of purpose and accomplishment.


Concentrating on learning dance moves increases cognitive skills while keeping active helps with mobility. Immersing yourself in creative art is calming and relieves stress while also being intellectually stimulating. And of course, joining in with the group builds social communication. The Porterbrook care home


manager, Sheilagh Sweeney said: “Our residents enjoy doing something a bit different and staff felt inviting Charu in was a great opportunity to really engage all the senses. Bollywood dancing is so alluring and exotic and the costumes are vivid, making the whole experience bright, colourful and visually enticing.


“She made a wonderful impression on everyone and our residents loved learning the new style of dance. We will definitely be inviting Charu back for another visit soon.”


For more information about The Porterbrook, call Sheilagh on 0114 266 0808 or visit www.theporterbrookcare.com


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