NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
NHS Continuing Healthcare is a package of care arranged and funded by the NHS for adults with significant ongoing health needs, assessed through a national framework.
Who it serves
Adults with a primary health need who meet the CHC eligibility criteria.
Key points
What providers should know about NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).
Supporting NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) providers
Structure assessment evidence against the CHC framework.
Track reviews and changes in need over time.
Coordinate care across settings and providers.
Evidence health needs clearly for funding decisions.
Sectors, bodies & frameworks
The care sectors, national bodies and regulatory frameworks most connected to NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). Applicability varies by provider type, programme and UK nation.
Regulatory frameworks
- Care Act — The legal framework for adult social care, assessment and safeguarding in England.
- MCA — Protects and empowers people who may lack capacity to make decisions.
- Fundamental Standards — The standards below which care must never fall, enforced by the CQC.
Funding and delivery differ across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. CareFocusIQ is designed to reflect the regulators, funding routes and standards of each UK nation. Explore the nations & regions directory for nation-level intelligence.
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CareFocusIQ provides technology and intelligence to support care operations and compliance. It is not a medical device and does not provide legal advice. Regulatory requirements vary by provider type, service and UK nation, and remain the responsibility of each provider.