NHS Continuing Healthcare

When should NHS healthcare be considered?

If you have ongoing health needs, there are times when staff should consider whether you may be eligible.

These include:

• When you are ready to be discharged from hospital and your long-term needs are clear
• Following a hospital discharge and rehab or intermediate care, if it’s then agreed your condition is unlikely to improve.
• During reviews of your health or social care needs by Adult Social Care.
• If in a nursing home, whenever your nursing needs are reviewed (this should be at least annually).
• If your health deteriorates significantly and any current care seems inadequate.
• If you have a rapidly deteriorating condition and may be approaching the end of your life

Your GP, social worker, or staff co-ordinating your care should talk with you about NHS continuing healthcare, if they don’t you can ask them for an assessment.