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How to access NHS Continuing Healthcare funding
If you are eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding, it is important to note that it involves a structured process consisting of several stages. Here is an overview of how to access this:
Request an assessment – The assessment can be requested from your local Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). You can do this by contacting your local GP or social worker.
Assessment – Once you have requested the assessment, a healthcare professional such as a doctor, nurse, or social worker typically carries out a screening either at your home or in hospital to assess your health condition or ongoing needs.
Assessment process – During the assessment, the healthcare professional will gather all the information required about your healthcare condition and identify the level of care you need, which is rated from low to moderate to high to severe, and any other factors. The NHS Decision Support Tool will determine whether you meet this criteria.
Decision & planning – Once their decision has been made, the CCG will write to you with the reasoning behind it. If you are eligible, you will be invited to discuss in further detail how and where you wish to receive your care.
Health care funding options
In England, if in the unfortunate event, you are not eligible for NHS Continuing Health Care, there are several social care funding options available to support you with your care needs.
