The new national framework for NHS funded continuing care.

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Policy
• Nursing Practice
• Community Health

Background:

• The Department of Health introduced a new National framework for NHS funded continuing care and NHS funded nursing care in 2007.
• This framework has significant implications for the practice of community nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the new National framework for NHS funded continuing care and nursing care.
• To discuss the implications of this framework for community nurses.
• To describe good practice in multidisciplinary assessment and person-centred care planning.

Main Methods:

• Discussion of the National framework for NHS funded continuing care and nursing care.
• Description of good practice in multidisciplinary assessment and person-centred care planning.
• Exploration of the registered nurse's role in assessments and record-keeping.

Main Results:

• Successful implementation relies on effective multidisciplinary assessment and person-centred care planning.
• The article describes good practices in these crucial areas.

Conclusions:

• Registered nurses play a vital role in assessing NHS funded continuing care.
• Effective record keeping and professional accountability are essential for nurses.
• Adherence to the National framework ensures quality care delivery.