When does the NHS pay for care?

This booklet explains what NHS continuing healthcare is, who can get it, how assessments are carried out, and what to do if it is not awarded.

This booklet aims to help people affected by dementia understand NHS continuing healthcare. This includes how to apply for it and how to appeal if it is not awarded. 

We also have information about this online - see our page What is NHS continuing healthcare? which includes top tips on preparing your case for the NHS.

The booklet contains the sections listed below:

Section 1: What is NHS continuing healthcare and who can get it?

Section 2: Assessments for NHS continuing healthcare    

Section 3: Appealing against decisions and the complaints procedure  

The information in this booklet applies to people living in England. People in Wales and Northern Ireland should look at 'Other useful organisations' on page 50 for a list of organisations that can provide information about the NHS continuing healthcare rules in these countries.

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2024, 52 pages, A4

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