Updated guidance published on National framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care

Published 28 November 2012

Last updated 14 July 2023 — See all updates

National framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care

The national framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care sets out the principles and processes for deciding eligibility.

NHS continuing healthcare is an ongoing package of health and social care that is arranged and funded solely by the NHS where an individual is found to have a primary health need. Such care is provided to an individual aged 18 or over to meet needs that have arisen as a result of disability, accident or illness.

An easy read version of the national framework is also available.