NHS Continuing Care - solicitor suggestions

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Good Afternoon and apologies if I have put this in the wrong forum.
My mum has been in a care home for a while. She has various conditions (MS, moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, doubly incontinent, suspected Alzheimer's, unable to walk) - I am asking the home to fill out the checklist.
However, from what I have read, the state tend to fight these applications tooth and nail.
Does anyone have any solicitors that they have used on matters such as this and they were happy with, or anyone that they have heard second hand is good? We would prefer not to use no win no fee but will consider all avenues.
Any input will be gratefully received.
My mum has been in a care home for a while. She has various conditions (MS, moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, doubly incontinent, suspected Alzheimer's, unable to walk) - I am asking the home to fill out the checklist.
However, from what I have read, the state tend to fight these applications tooth and nail.
Does anyone have any solicitors that they have used on matters such as this and they were happy with, or anyone that they have heard second hand is good? We would prefer not to use no win no fee but will consider all avenues.
Any input will be gratefully received.
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They seem to have a good name.
There is some information here about the full process - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/money-work-and-benefits/nhs-continuing-healthcare/
It seems from what you say that your Mum would be eligible for funding as, according to information in the above link, "If you have at least 1 priority need, or severe needs in at least 2 areas, you can usually expect to be eligible for NHS continuing healthcare."
Don't give up before you have even started! I would wait to see what the outcome of the application is before taking action to find solicitors, etc.
I am not giving up. I am attempting to put the strongest possible case initially and give it the absolute best chance.
FWIW you do need to show mum’s needs are more complex and unpredictable. Incontinence, mobility issues, suspected dementia don’t count as nursing needs in themselves, or they may qualify her for the nursing top up rather than full funding. It’s about the impact on her, not the diagnoses in themselves.
So it’s important the care home are recording any issues where there are any.