NHS Funding

Health care needs are covered by the NHS.

Continuing Healthcare (or CHC) is generally available only to those with more significant nursing needs and should cover the entire cost of care. Continuing Healthcare is not means tested however, the level of NHS funding is driven by the nature and severity of care needs and will require an NHS assessment to confirm availability.

NHS Continuing Healthcare is non-means tested and funding can be used to receive care in your own home. The level of healthcare funding available will be determined not just by your health needs, but also by the location of your CCG in the country, as this impacts the availability of funding.

Each of your needs will be categorised as low, moderate, high, severe, or priority. If you have at least one priority need or more than one severe need, you will be eligible for the support you require.

If it has been decided that you are eligible, you will be invited to speak to the healthcare professional to discuss how and where you wish to receive the care you need, as well as the organisation you would prefer to provide your care.

Unfortunately, dementia care is typically not considered a healthcare need so will not always be funded through this type of funding.

If you would like to know more about NHS funding, please click here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/money-work-and-benefits/nhs-continuing-healthcare/