Care England welcomes the latest hospital discharge guidance from the Department of Health and Social Care

Care England, the largest representative body for independent providers of adult social care, has welcomed the latest hospital discharge guidance from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).

Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive of Care England, says:

“Care England welcomes this guidance, although tardy, and the £588 million funding being made available until the end of March 2021.  CHC assessments were deferred as a result of COVID-19 and with winter around the corner this guidance comes at a critical time.  We hope that individuals, providers and families will be kept informed thereby ensuring that both funding and the provision of care is not interrupted for those living in care homes, an essential part of the continuum of care”.

Care England has disseminated the guidance to its members and some additional key highlights in order that they can be abreast of changes in the new landscape.  https://www.gov.uk/government/news/more-than-half-a-billion-pounds-to-help-people-return-home-from-hospital

Martin Green continues:

“We look forward to the new system taking shape and appeal to CCGs to work with providers and individuals to ensure that speedy and quality decisions can be reached. It is imperative that funding is not interrupted during the transition period“.