NHS Continuing Healthcare
NHS Continuing Healthcare is a care package for people aged 18 or over, with ongoing healthcare needs outside of hospital, due to disability, accident, or illness.
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Overview
NHS Continuing Healthcare is a care package arranged and funded by the NHS for people aged 18 or over.
It supports those with ongoing healthcare needs outside of hospital, due to disability, accident, or illness.
Support available
NHS Continuing Healthcare is free.
You can receive NHS Continuing Healthcare in any setting, including at home or in a care home.
The North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) decides the appropriate support package if you are eligible.
Eligibility decisions follow the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care, ensuring consistency in assessment and delivery.
Who can access the service
This service is for people aged 18 or over who have ongoing healthcare needs outside of hospital due to disability, accident, or illness.
How to access the service
Referrals can be made by healthcare professionals such as GPs, hospital staff, or social workers.