Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 104423

Chronic Illnesses: Continuing Care

Tabled: 8 January 2026
Answered: 19 January 2026

Question

Dr Al Pinkerton

Liberal DemocratSurrey Heath

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance is issued to NHS Continuing Healthcare decision-makers on assessing complex and high-intensity care needs for people with (a) progressive and (b) degenerative conditions in Surrey.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
The Department has provided detailed statutory guidance, the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare, and National Health Service-funded Nursing Care (the National Framework), on the process for determining eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthca...

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