Dear Mr Burden,

RE: Freedom of Information Request

I am writing to formally acknowledge your request for information
regarding continuing healthcare 2017/18 which will be processed under the
Freedom of Information Act 2000. I can confirm your request was received
on 2 August 2018 by NHS NEL Commissioning Support Unit (NEL CSU) on behalf
of the Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) listed below. The references
for your requests are shown alongside.

NHS South Kent Coast CCG        FOI.18.SKC112

An initial investigation is currently taking place into whether the
information you have requested is held by the CCGs and if so, whether it
can be released in accordance with the legislation.

Any fees applicable to this request will be detailed in writing as soon as
they can be determined. Your request will then be placed on hold and you
will have the choice of whether to proceed with your request. Should any
clarification of your request be required we will advise you accordingly.

If you require any assistance, or would like to discuss your request,
please do not hesitate to contact us quoting the reference number above.

Yours sincerely

Seraphina

Freedom of Information Team

NEL CSU

Dear NHS South Kent Coast Clinical Commissioning Group,

I work for the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA), the leading national
user-led charity supporting spinal cord injured people and their
families.  Being a user led organisation SIA understand the challenges of
living with a spinal cord injury (SCI).  We strive to support all people
living with SCI to access the services and support they need to stay
healthy and live full, fulfilling and active lives.

Part of my role is to assist the Head of Public Affairs with FoI requests,
such as the one that follows.  As a request under the Freedom of
Information Act, please provide the following information about the
provision of NHS Continuing Healthcare for adults by your Clinical
Commissioning Group (CCG):

1.            How many adults in your CCG currently receive NHS Continuing
Healthcare?

2.            How many adults in your CCG currently receive each of the
following:

a)            Fully funded NHS Continuing Healthcare packages of care?

b)            Joint funded Local Authority / NHS Continuing Healthcare
packages of care?

c)            NHS funded nursing care?

d)            “Care at Home” NHS Continuing Healthcare packages care?

3.            What was the total NHS Continuing Healthcare budget for
adults in your CCG in the year 2017-18?

4.            What was the actual amount spent on NHS Continuing
Healthcare for adults by your CCG in the year 2017-18?

5.            For each of the following categories, what was the actual
amount spent by your CCG in the year 2017-18 for those adults in receipt
of:

a)            Fully funded NHS Continuing Healthcare packages of care?

b)            Joint funded Local Authority / NHS Continuing Healthcare
packages of care?

c)            NHS funded nursing care?

d)            “Care at Home” NHS Continuing Healthcare packages of care?

6.            What is your CCG’s total NHS Continuing Healthcare budget
for adults for the year 2018-19?

7.            What is your CCG’s total anticipated NHS Continuing
Healthcare budget for adults for the year 2019-20?

8.            What is your CCG’s total anticipated NHS Continuing
Healthcare budget for adults for the year 2020-21?

9.            What activities are being undertaken to prepare all
appropriate staff for the implementation of the revised National Framework
for NHS Continuing Healthcare which takes effect from 1st October 2018?

If you have any queries or require clarification on any of these
questions, please contact Dave Bracher, Campaigns Manager at Spinal
Injuries Association, on mobile number 07593 538126 or via email at
[1][email address]

Many thanks for your help with this request.

Yours faithfully,

Dan Burden

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Dear Mr Burden

Please find attached the responses to your recent Freedom of Information
requests on behalf of the Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) listed
below. The references for your requests are shown alongside.

NHS South Kent Coast CCG                            FOI.18.SKC112

Kind regards,

Jade

Freedom of Information Team
NEL
[1][NHS South Kent Coast CCG request email] 

Lower Marsh, 3^rd Floor
Waterloo, London, SE1 7NT

[2]www.nelcsu.nhs.uk 

[3]@NELCSU 

[4]LinkedIn 

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