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The Continuing Care (National Health Service Responsibilities) Directions 2004

  • Document type:
    Publication
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    27 February 2004
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Publication format:
    Electronic only
  • Gateway reference:
    2004
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown copyright

These Directions strengthen the legal framework for provision of assessments and agreement of criteria for fully funded NHS continuing care, both in the hospital and community settings.

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