This guidance sets out the principles and processes of the national framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care.
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The national framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care sets out the principles and processes for deciding eligibility.
NHS continuing healthcare is an ongoing package of health and social care that is arranged and funded solely by the NHS where an individual is found to have a primary health need. Such care is provided to an individual aged 18 or over to meet needs that have arisen as a result of disability, accident or illness.
An easy read version of the national framework is also available.
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Author: HM Government
Date published: 31/10/2022