Continuing Health Care (CHC)

St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) works in partnership with the Local Authority to develop excellent health services for the people of St Helens, contributing to a healthier St Helens for all. We recognise and work within our external constraints whilst always striving for quality. St Helens CCG and St Helens Council are committed to a set of values that promotes: Excellence, Valuing Patients, Carer and Partner, Accountability, Partnerships in everything, Honesty and Integrity, Openness and transparency.

What is CHC?

NHS Continuing Healthcare (NHS CHC) is a package of care for adults aged 18 or over which is arranged and funded solely by the NHS. In order to receive NHS CHC funding individuals have to be assessed by Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) according to a legally prescribed decision making process to determine whether the individual has a ‘primary health need’.

How to contact the CHC Team

Direct Phone Number

01744 675260

Email Address: CHCTeam@sthelens.gov.uk

CHC Joint Operational Policy

Public information leaflet

CHC Dispute Policy

Independent Review Public Information Guide

All CHC documentation can be found on the NHSE CHC Website

Easy Read guide to - Continuing Healthcare for people with Learning Disabilities

NHS England Continuing Healthcare Film

CHC History 2021