Open petition: Abolish and replace the current NHS Continuing Healthcare assessment system

Created by Susan Lees
Closes on 11 May 2027

We call on the Government to abolish the current NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility and assessment system and replace it with a fair, transparent, needs-led system that ensures vulnerable people receive appropriate care and funding, with proper consideration of family and carer evidence.

We believe the current CHC assessment process can fail people with complex, unpredictable and fluctuating care needs. We are concerned that the Decision Support Tool may not fully reflect the care required, and that some families can feel their evidence is overlooked. We want assessments based on actual day-to-day needs, proper consideration of family and professional evidence, transparent decisions and independent appeals. People should receive the care and funding they need without any families having to fight lengthy battles.

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