Common CHC Myths

Myth 1

"There is a pass mark for CHC."

Myth 2

"You need two Severe scores to qualify."

Myth 3

"You need a Priority score to get CHC."

Myth 4

"A diagnosis automatically qualifies someone."

Myth 5

"The person is coping well, so they cannot have CHC."

Myth 6

"If someone lives in a care home, they won't qualify."

Myth 7

"Social Services can continue funding someone with a Primary Health Need."

Myth 8

"A Checklist decides whether someone gets CHC."

Myth 9

"The DST is just adding up scores."

Myth 10

"CHC is impossible to understand."