If you have complex health and care needs, the NHS might need to pay for your care outside hospital. This could be in your home, or in a care home. If you qualify, the NHS will be responsible for arranging and funding your care.
To find out more about NHS Continuing Healthcare, visit Independent Age’s webpage where you’ll also find a useful factsheet.
This factsheet explains when it is the duty of the NHS to pay for your care. It covers:
• what NHS Continuing Healthcare is
• who qualifies
• how the assessment process works
• what you can do if you are unhappy with the outcome of an assessment.
Read More and download the factsheet on their website
