Help us to shape the new NHS Continuing Healthcare Equity and Choice Policy
NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is a package of ongoing care that is arranged and funded by the NHS for people who are eligible after assessment of their health and social needs.
See further information and the eligibility of this service – NHS Continuing Healthcare.
What is this survey about?
We are engaging with the public and staff to understand your views to help inform the new Continuing Healthcare Equity and Choice Policy and understand what impact the new arrangements might have.
Current service
Currently individuals are given a choice to have care provided at home or in a care home. Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) only request costings from the preferred area of care.
This does not guarantee a preferred provider as the ICB gains 3 quotes to ensure safety and the most cost effective care is going to be commissioned.
Proposed future service
The proposed changes going forward are that:-
- Any new applications will receive 3 quotes from both care home and home care providers.
- individual’s views will be taken into account, however these will be taken into account within a risk assessment which will also include patient safety.
- Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board will ensure that patients receive the best package of care that meets their needs safely and is the most cost effective.
- This may mean that you, or the person you care for, may be placed in a care home rather than staying at home.
Engagement events
We will also be holding 2 engagement events to answer any questions you may have.
These will be held on:-
- Monday, 14 October 2024 at 3pm in the Board Room at Bridge House, The Point, Lions Way, Sleaford, NG34 8GG.
Sign up and book your place - Friday, 18 October 2024 at 3.30pm via Microsoft Teams.
Sign up and book your place (the meeting link will be sent to you)
Places for these events are limited so please register to secure your place.
You can also find out further information via our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) below.
If you would prefer to speak to a member of our team about your experience/s, you need support in completing the survey, require an alternative format/s, require the survey in another language or you require the services of an interpreter, please contact the Engagement Team via e-mail – licb@involveus@nhs.net.
Please complete our survey by 19 November 2024.
We need your views
We are engaging with the public and staff to understand your views to help inform the new Continuing Healthcare Equity and Choice Policy and understand what impact the new arrangements might have.
Complete our survey