Continuing Healthcare

If your main need for care is because of your health, you may be eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) funded support.

This is a package of care for adults 18 or over, which is arranged and funded by the NHS. The care can take place in settings outside hospital, such as a care home or your own home.

Your eligibility for CHC will normally be assessed by a health professional or social worker as part of your ongoing care. If this has not happened and you think you may be eligible, contact your allocated social worker.

More information on Continuing Healthcare

Find out more information on CHC, who might be eligible and how it is assessed using the links below:

North East and Cumbria NHS continuing healthcare [external link]

NHS Continuing healthcare [external link]

NHS funded care National Framework [external link]

Public information leaflet: NHS continuing healthcare and NHS funded nursing care [external link]

Beacon - free and independent NHS continuing healthcare advice [external link]

Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman [external link]

Share your experience: Healthwatch Darlington [external link]