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National Framework for Continuing Care
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Last modified date:23 July 2008
Key publications and resources related to the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care.
Background to the National Framework
Continuing Healthcare FAQs
Published: 1 February 2008
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about continuing healthcare.
Public information leaflet
Published: 15 October 2007
Leaflet produced to answer questions about NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care following the changes that came about with the introduction of the National Framework.
NHS-Funded Nursing Care Practice Guide 2007
Published: 1 October 2007
This document comprises best practice guidance, including information and links to other guidance, and sets out the process for the consideration of eligibility for NHS-funded Nursing Care under the National Framework.
Resource pack: basic training
Published: 28 September 2007
Resources to support the implementation of the National Framework and its related tools, i.e. the decision support tool, checklist, fast track tool, and the NHS funded Nursing care workbook and template documentation.
Closing the continuing care retrospective review process
Published: 31 July 2007
After discussion with the Health Service Ombudsman, David Nicholson recommended that the review process for continuing care should be drawn to a close. New pre-2004 cases should be submitted to SHAs by 30 November 2007.
A national framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care
Published: 26 June 2007
This framework document sets out the way forward for delivering continuing care. Local authorities and NHS bodies are encouraged to work together to prepare for implementation. Further directions will be published by the Department in time for the implementation date of 1 October 2007.
Consultation response
Published: 26 June 2007
This document provides a summary of responses that were received during the consultation process and describes work in progress to address questions and issues that were raised.
Regulatory impact assessment
Published: 26 June 2007
A regulatory impact assessment has been prepared to explain the effects of the national framework.
National tools to support decision-making
Published: 26 June 2007
This document provided practical tools to support decision making, including a needs assessment checklist and fast track tools.
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