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CCG 621 The total number of applications for NHS continuing health care funding. If possible, how many of these refer specifically to a mental health issue? If this is not possible, can I just get the overall figures?

Request 1

The total number of applications for NHS continuing health care funding. If possible, how many of these refer specifically to a mental health issue? If this is not possible, can I just get the overall figures?

Response 1

Unfortunately we do not report on whether applications specifically refer to a specific disorder for the DOH return so the numbers quoted are the total number of applications received 

2013-14

CHC Applications Received - 446

Fast Track Applications Received - 396 

2014-15

CHC Applications Received - 411

Fast Track Applications Received - 341 

2015-16 - Figures included for Q1 and Q2

CHC Applications Received - 217

Fast Track Applications Received – 193 

Request 2

The number of rejected applications following an assessment for NHS continuing health care funding. If possible, how many of these refer specifically to a mental health issue? If this is not possible, can I just get the overall figures?

Response 2

Unfortunately we do not report on whether applications specifically refer to a specific disorder for the DOH return so the numbers quoted are the total number of applications received 

NHS Continuing Healthcare do not reject applications.  Figures reported below shows the number of applications received that have been to panel and not agreed as CHC eligible.  These cases have been identified as eligible for either Funded Nursing Care, Joint package of Care or Social Care. The number for Fast Track applications is where the Fast Track has been withdrawn. 

2013-14

CHC Applications Not agreed as CHC Eligible - 276

Fast Track Applications withdrawn - 14 

2014-15

CHC Applications Not agreed as CHC Eligible - 291

Fast Track Applications withdrawn - 28 

2015-16 - Figures included for Q1 and Q2

CHC Applications Not agreed as CHC Eligible - 179

Fast Track Applications withdrawn – 12

Request 3

The number of applications subsequently accepted for NHS continuing health care funding following an appeal.  If possible, how many of these refer specifically to a mental health disorder?  If this is not possible, can I just get the overall figures?

Response 3

There have been no applications subsequently accepted for NHS continuing healthcare funding. 

Request 4

A list of the top 10 largest retrospective pay-outs to individuals for NHS continuing health care funding following a successful appeal.  If possible, how many of these refer specifically to a mental health issue?  If this is not possible, can I just get the overall figures?

Response 4

Nil