The Department has published guidance on the time limits starting from 1 April 2012 for individuals or their families and representatives to request a review of an eligibility decision for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding by the local PCT or responsible NHS body at a local level.
These limits will only apply to eligibility decisions notified after 1 April 2012 and not before. Individuals will be informed of these timeframes. Guidance should be provided locally on how individuals need to be informed of their rights in order to seek a review of an eligibility decision.
This guidance and frequently asked questions, explains the new time frames strategic health authorities and primary care trusts need to adhere to.