Continuing Healthcare

BarnetCamdenEnfield

NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) offers a package of ongoing, fully funded care for individuals with a primary health need. It includes:

  • covering assessments
  • case management
  • personal health budgets
  • mental capacity assessments
  • care reviews
  • equipment ordering
  • performance monitoring
  • discharge support
  • training
  • appeals handling

Delivered in collaboration with local authorities and healthcare providers.


Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

  • aged 18+
  • registered with a Barnet, Camden or Enfield GP.

Exclusions

  • eligible for S117 and their primary care needs are mental health
  • still undergoing active treatment or rehabilitation and have not reached their optimum recovery.

How to Refer

EMIS form

Referral methods: Email

To refer via the fast-track pathway, a Fast-Track Tool and Care Plan must be completed by an appropriate clinician and emailed to nclicb.chcfasttrack@nhs.net.


Forms available in EMIS:

  • CHC Checklist & Guidance 2022
  • CHC Consent Template - NHS England form
  • CHC Fast Track Pathway Tool - Dept of Health & Social Care
  • CHC Standardised Pan London Fast Track Care Plan

Where to find the forms 

  • NCL: NCL Global Documents > Continuing Care


Review date: Monday, 10 August 2026