Guides / 01A reassessment considers current needs after a relevant change. A challenge asks whether an earlier eligibility decision was correct. They can address different periods, so current care…
Read more ↗Guides / 02CHC reviews check whether a person's current needs are being met and whether the care plan remains suitable. In England, the first review should be within three months of the eligibilit…
Read more ↗Guides / 03A CHC review request should explain which findings or reasoning you dispute and identify evidence for the period covered by the decision. Start with the completed DST, written reasons a…
Read more ↗Guides / 04NHS England can independently review an ICB's full CHC eligibility decision after local resolution. It considers the assessment process and the application of eligibility criteria. An i…
Read more ↗Guides / 05Judicial review is a court challenge to the lawfulness of a public body's decision. It has separate deadlines and potential costs. If it may be relevant to a CHC dispute in England, obt…
Read more ↗Guides / 06If a person receiving CHC plans to move within England, tell the funding ICB early. Agree who will commission care, how the existing package will continue and whether any review is need…
Read more ↗Guides / 07For a full CHC eligibility decision in England, request local resolution from the ICB, normally within six months of the written decision. If unresolved, normally request NHS England in…
Read more ↗Guides / 08NHS England’s independent review process can examine a disputed NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility decision after local resolution with the Integrated Care Board (ICB). Applications …
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