Continuing Health Care
NHS Continuing Healthcare (NHS CHC) is a package of care for adults aged 18 or over which is arranged and funded solely by the NHS. In order to receive NHS CHC funding individuals, have to be assessed by integrated commissioning boards (ICBs) according to a legally prescribed decision making process to determine whether the individual has a ‘primary health need’.
This process is set out in the The National Framework published by the Department of Health and Social Care and is underpinned by the NHS Commissioning Board and Clinical Commissioning Groups (Responsibilities and Standing Rules) Regulations 2012 as amended.
The Department of Health and Social Care has produced a helpful public information leaflet and guidance on previously unassessed periods of care.
Any individuals wishing to find out more about the NHS CHC process in their local area should contact their integrated care board (ICB), details below.
Updated: February 2025
Accessing the service
- Tel: 01226 433634
- Email: syicb-barnsley.barnsleycontinuinghealthcare@nhs.net
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Clinical support group
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Cancer, Palliative Care, Pain and Older People
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Clinical support area
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Telephone01226 433634
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Email address
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Conditions and indicators
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