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Continuing care
Continuing NHS healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care is provided over an extended period of time to meet physical or mental health needs that have arisen as a result of disability, an accident or illness. The care can be provided in a variety of settings including a hospital, nursing home, hospice or the patient’s own home.
The national framework
Key publications and resources related to the national framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care.
Information for healthcare professionals
Guidance information and resources designed specifically to help nurses, healthcare professionals and other providers to effectively deliver NHS continuing health care and NHS-funded nursing care.
Information for the general public
Guidance and advice for the general public related to the delivery of NHS continuing health care and NHS-funded nursing care.
Key publications, reports, circulars and directions
Key publications related to NHS continuing health care and NHS-funded nursing care including evaluations, reports, directions and circulars.
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Make an enquiry
Make an enquiry about DH policy related to continuing care.
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