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NHS continuing care appeal succeeds

19 March 2014

Summary of a successful appeal for continuing health care from the NHS for a woman in her thirties suffering from a profound learning disability

Wrigleys Community Care team acted in this successful appeal.

It was considered that the woman may be eligible for free continuing care from the NHS. The primary care trust conducted several reviews but on each occasion argued that her needs were for social care rather than for health care. This was despite her having very significant weightings in the decision support tool assessment.

The matter was subject to long delays. The Strategic Health Authority criticised the PCT for not addressing the matter effectively. Sadly the lady died during the process. A complaint of delay was made to the Health Ombudsman. Further to this it was agreed by the new health authority that the matter would be reviewed promptly. The appeal was upheld.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of Wrigleys Community Care services further, please contact Lynne Bradey on 0114 267 5584.

Further information about Wrigleys Community Care services is available here

Disclaimer: The information in this article is necessarily of a general nature. Specific advice should be sought for specific situations. If you have any queries or need any legal advice please feel free to contact Wrigleys Solicitors

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