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Continuing Healthcare and Joint Funding

Information on Joint Funding and NHS Continuing Healthcare for practitioners

Continuing Healthcare and Joint Funding

The North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group joint funding policy applies when an individual over 18 is assessed as not eligible for continuing healthcare funding however specific identified needs are beyond the powers of the local authority to meet. NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is a health and social care package solely funded by the NHS. It is free and non-means tested for individuals who are eligible to CHC.

Further information can be found in the  National Framework for NHS CHC and NHS Funded Nursing Care as well as in the North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group Joint Funding Policy.

 

Camden Integrated Adult Service (CICH) includes district nursing, nursing care, rehabilitation, self-management and enablement for people in their own homes and other community settings.

The multi-disciplinary team is made up of:

  • district and community nurses
  • occupational therapists
  • physiotherapists
  • psychologists
  • speech and language therapists

The service is for adults over the age of 18 who live in Camden and are registered with a Camden GP who are housebound and cannot easily attend clinics.

The team works closely with the persons general practitioner and following a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s needs, the team creates a care plan. 

The aim of the service is to provide high-quality care to support GPs in managing often complex housebound patients to live as independently as possible. 

 

How to make a referral

The service accepts referrals from GPs and other health and social care professionals, voluntary sector workers, patients, carers and families.

To make a referral, you can complete the Camden Integrated Adult Services referral form and send it to [email protected]

Additionally you contact the Central Access Team on 020 3317 3400.

Last updated: 20 May 2024