NHS continuing healthcare
NHS continuing healthcare is the name given to a package of care
that is arranged and funded by the NHS for individuals outside
of hospital who have ongoing health care needs. NHS continuing
healthcare can be provided in any setting, including at home or in
a care home.
NHS continuing healthcare is free, unlike social services
for which a financial charge may be made depending on income and
savings. NHS continuing healthcare will be reviewed
periodically to see if the person still meets eligibility
criteria.
Anyone assessed as having a certain level of care needs may
receive NHS continuing healthcare.
Some people with long-term complex health needs qualify for
free social care, arranged and funded by the NHS. This is
known as NHS healthcare for complex needs.
Sometimes assessments may be accelerated (fast-tracked), if
an urgent package of care is needed when
a person's health is deteriorating quickly and the person
is felt to be nearing the end of their life.
For further information view the public information booklet,
'NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care' here.
For more information about financial support click here.
