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 The number for Fast Track applications is where the Fast Track has been withdrawn. 2013-14 CHC Applications Not agreed as CHC Eligible - 276 Fast Track Applications withdrawn - 14 2014-15 CHC Applications Not agreed as CHC Eligible - 291 Fast Track Applications withdrawn - 28 2015-16 - Figures included for Q1 and Q2 CHC Applications Not agreed as CHC Eligible - 179 Fast Track Applications withdrawn – 12 |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 |