Care Home Fees

As life expectancy increases the number of us requiring long term care will follow suit. With average residential care costing £700 a week, it is therefore essential that those entitled to NHS continuing care are fully aware of their rights.

Anyone requiring long term care due to a health reason is entitled to NHS continuing care and their care home fees paid for by their Primary Care Trust (PCT). Such examples of a health reason include:

• Dementia
• Alzheimer's
• Stroke
• A history of heart attacks
• Diabetes
• Epilepsy.

As part of our dedicated service, Ostrich Law can offer legal help and advice for anyone who is, or who has a relative, about to go into care including an assessment of eligibility. You will benefit from:

• Detailed discussion with one of our experts
• Assessment of eligibility for NHS Continued Care
• Legal support and advice.