Deadlines being introduced as a result of the reorganisation of the NHS mean that applications must be in by 30 September for claims between 1 April 2004 and 31 March 2011.
People whose care was received between 1 April 2011 and 31 March 2012 need to apply by 31 March 2013.
People who received care across both time periods must submit before the first deadline - 30 September 2012 - for the entire period of care to be assessed.
NHS continuing healthcare is the name given to care arranged and paid for by the NHS for people not in hospital but whose primary need, as a result of disability, accident or illness, is for healthcare (rather than social care).
Most people who receive continuing healthcare funding live in residential care but some people are in their own homes. The funding is subject to review. If people’s care needs change, their funding arrangements may also change.
The Department of Health has set cut-off dates for funding assessment because the responsibility for continuing healthcare funding is moving from Primary Care Trusts to Clinical Commissioning Groups.
Applications after the deadline will not be considered unless there are exceptional circumstances.
The Department of Health deadlines apply to people or their families who have not been assessed for continuing healthcare funding before.
The deadlines
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People whose care was received between 1 April 2004 and 31 March 2011 need to apply by 30 September 2012
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People whose care was received between 1 April 2011 and 31 March 2012 need to apply by 31 March 2013
To apply for assessment
People or family members who think they could be affected need to contact the following:
For residents of Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley, Medway and Swale
Janet Manuel
Head of NHS Continuing Healthcare Assessment North
NHS Kent and Medway
50 Pembroke Court
Chatham Maritime
Kent ME4 4EL
Tel: 01634 335045
For residents of West Kent
Helen Phillips
NHS Continuing Healthcare Team Manager
NHS Kent and Medway
11 Station Road
Maidstone Kent ME14 1QH
Tel: 01622 680627
For residents of East Kent
Valerie Winter
Head of NHS Continuing Healthcare Assessment South
NHS Kent and Medway
Templar House
Tannery Lane
Ashford Kent TN23 1PL
Tel: 01233 618173
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17 September 2012
