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NHS Continuing Healthcare

NHS Continuing Healthcare

NHS Continuing Healthcare LeafletA guide for individuals who may be in need of ongoing ‘continuing care’ support from health and social care professionals as a result of disability, accident or illness, and explains the process used to determine whether an individual is eligible for care funded entirely by the NHS.

NHS Continuing Healthcare is the name given to a package of care which is arranged and funded solely by the NHS for individuals outside of hospital who have ongoing healthcare needs. You can receive continuing healthcare in any setting, including your own home or a care home. NHS Continuing Healthcare is free, unlike help from social services for which a financial charge may be made depending on your income and savings. 

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External websites

  • Care Choices - Information about available care options and help to identify relevant care providers.
  • Care Quality Commission - Get free, independent reports on the quality of your local homes and care services to help you make an informed choice.
  • Carewise - Services and activities to support your care needs and general wellbeing.
  • Counsel and Care - National charity working with older people, their families and carers to get the best care and support.
  • Disability Living Allowance - Information from Gov.uk.
This page was last reviewed 17 May 2013 at 13:41.
The page is next due for review 13 November 2014.