Westgate Healthcare Funding Guide

Self-funding/Private

Care fees are paid in full by a resident or relevant NOK. A minimum of two years’ worth of fees has to be available before admission in most cases. Please liaise with the Care Home Manager for further information and advice regarding available funds.

Local Authority

A relevant local authority (Council) will pay for a residents’ care fees either in full or part. This is MEANS tested. Anyone with £23,250 or more in assets will have to contribute to their care fees. Residents’ Next of Kin are in a position to top up care fees if the Local Authority can’t match our weekly fee rate to make up the difference. We recommend checking with your Local Authority to understand their funding options as this varies on an individual basis.

CHC (NHS Continuing Healthcare)

Fully funded by NHS and is NOT means-based, therefore it isn’t based on a individuals financial circumstances. to receive CHC Funding, there must be a primary care need and there is a complex assessment for this to be awarded. It is not possible to add third party top ups to CHC funding.

FNC (Funded Nursing Care)

Only applies to residents who receive NURSING care and are in a nursing home. Current contributions to care are £254.06, the Care Home Manager will be able to advise further details on the application and assessment process. A resident is liable for full care feeds until FNC is approved and in place.

Useful Links

www.eldercaregroup.co.uk
www.ageuk.org.uk
www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support