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33.1.      The Board considered a report on the key developments relating to Continuing Healthcare (CHC) in East Sussex.

33.2.      The Board asked whether it is possible for the NHS and Adult Social Care Department (ASC) to develop a positive agreement around the Continuing Healthcare assessment process to avoid the need for individual clients to appeal decisions.

33.3.      Keith Hinkley said there is inevitably challenges and disagreements between partner organisations where decisions involve patients with complex needs, often in end of life care, and involving significant resources. He reassured the Board that the work the CCG has undertaken around a new policy framework, based on evidence, has fully involved the Council to date and both organisations are working on a new collaborative way of how best to manage Continuing Healthcare, as well as social care, free nursing care, and Section 117 mental health patient care.

33.4.      The Board RESOLVED to:

1. Consider the progress that has been made to date in respect of Continuing Healthcare in East Sussex; and

2. Agree to receive a further progress report to the Board in September.