| Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with the NHS website. |
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| Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit. You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website, or see this week's feature L: Laxatives. |
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Nhs Funded Nursing CareNHS-funded nursing care is when the NHS pays for the nursing care component of nursing home fees. The NHS pays a flat rate directly to the care home towards the cost of this nursing care. Who is eligible for NHS-funded nursing care?You may be eligible for NHS-funded nursing care if:
How will my needs be assessed?You should be assessed for NHS continuing healthcare before a decision is made about whether you are eligible for NHS-funded nursing care. Most people don't need a separate assessment for NHS-funded nursing care. However, if you do need an assessment or you haven't already had one, your integrated care board (ICB) can arrange an assessment for you. Outcome of the assessmentIf you're eligible for NHS-funded nursing care, the NHS will arrange and fund nursing care provided by registered nurses employed by the care home. Services provided by a registered nurse can include planning, supervising and monitoring nursing and healthcare tasks, as well as direct nursing care. If you're not eligible for NHS-funded nursing care and you don't agree with the decision about your eligibility, ask your ICB to review the decision. The cost of NHS-funded nursing careNHS-funded nursing care is paid at the same rate across England. On 1 April 2024 the rate was set at £235.88 a week (standard rate). If you moved into a care home before 1 October 2007, and you were on the previous high band, NHS-funded nursing care is paid at a higher rate of £324.50 a week (higher rate). You're entitled to continue on this rate unless:
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| OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature L: Laxatives. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features. If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic. | | |
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