Prepare for your NHS Continuing Healthcare assessment with confidence.
If you or a loved one has been referred for an NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Checklist or Decision Support Tool (DST) assessment, knowing what to expect can make all the difference.
Many families attend their assessment feeling unprepared, unsure of what evidence they need, or unaware of the questions they should be asking. Our FREE CHC Assessment Preparation Checklist has been created to help you organise your information and approach the process with confidence.
What’s Included?
This practical checklist will help you:
✔ Gather the key documents you’ll need before your assessment
✔ Identify the evidence that supports eligibility
✔ Prepare for the Decision Support Tool (DST)
✔ Know the questions to ask during the assessment
✔ Avoid common mistakes that can weaken your case
✔ Keep all your notes and evidence organised
Whether your loved one lives at home, in a nursing home, residential care, or is currently in hospital, this checklist provides a simple framework to help you prepare.
Why Preparation Matters
NHS Continuing Healthcare funding is based on care needs, not diagnosis or financial circumstances.
The assessment looks at the nature, intensity, complexity and unpredictability of a person’s health needs. Being able to demonstrate these needs clearly, with the right evidence, is essential.
Unfortunately, many families don’t realise what information is important until after the assessment has taken place.
Our checklist helps you prepare before that happens.
Who Is This Checklist For?
This free resource is ideal if you are:
- Supporting a parent or relative through a CHC assessment
- Preparing for an NHS Checklist assessment
- Invited to a Decision Support Tool (DST) meeting
- Collecting evidence before an MDT
- Considering whether someone may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare
- Wanting to understand the assessment process before it begins
No medical or legal knowledge is required.
Created by Carentis
At Carentis, we believe families should have access to clear, practical guidance when making important care decisions.
Our resources are written from real-world experience in health and social care, helping you understand complex processes without the jargon.
Want to Go Further?
The free checklist is a great place to start, but if you’re preparing for an assessment or considering an appeal, our comprehensive guide provides much more detail.
The Complete Guide to NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) includes:
- A complete walkthrough of the Checklist and Decision Support Tool (DST)
- Every assessment domain explained in plain English
- Evidence examples for every domain
- Practical case studies
- Appeals guidance
- Printable worksheets and planning tools
- Expert tips to help you prepare effectively
View the complete guide here:
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