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Applying for CHC now? - You need the old Decision Support Tool. + Some tips about why you need it and how to use it.

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Have you got an assessment for Continuing Health Care coming up?

The Gov. website has taken down the outgoing Continuing Health Care Framework and the DST form and guidance. They have replaced it with the new one which has to be adopted by Oct this year. Most Trusts will not be using the new form yet.

You can get the current form here:

dropbox.com/s/a3gbuob18mh2l...

Click the three dots ... top right and select 'download', or print it straight from your browser.

The new Nat. Framework and Decision Support tool has to be used from October - Though there may well be some early adopters. Its available here.

gov.uk/government/publicati...

Both have clear instructions on how to use it. It is totally not difficult to use... Really.

I cannot emphasise enough... Even reading the DST is a great advantage in the assessment. It gives you the inside track about what is happening.

If you complete one yourself...No matter how poorly, then you have a great prompt list for giving information.

Remember this is an 'evidenced' based assessment. If you don't give evidence. e.g. state a problem with examples, you do not have that scored in your favour.

Put down everything you can think of. Say it as it is at it worst. They will ask you how often and when. It is all about evidence.

Finally, in the assessment, discuss every score at the end of each section and please, contest their views. That is within the guidelines of the Nat. Serv. Framework. The assessor will respect your arguments. If they don't remind them they are not following the Framework which states that it is an open assessment which should encourage your views and participation.

If you disagree with a score and are overruled ask them to record you disagreement and opinion. This really matters when it comes in front of the funding panel or if you appeal.

This is not the NHS as you know it. You really, most often, have to fight to get CHC with most NHS Trusts. It is acceptable to so by their own guidelines.

Wishing you the best

Kevin

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Yvonneandgeorge

Kevin what would we do without you. So helpful xxxxx

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Kevin_1 in reply toYvonneandgeorge

Blushing - thanks

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Katiebow

Thanks again Kevin, I don't know where you find the energy to research but we are all eternally grateful, I will nominate you for the Nobel Prize for your contribution to mankind.you are one lovely and compassionate man.

Kate xxx

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Kevin_1 in reply toKatiebow

Blushing a lot - thank you.

👨🏻‍🌾

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Spiralsparkle

Thanks Kevin. I realise now I didn't argue my point well enough and when gone to panel the nurse has said I've agreed with scores when I didn't fully.

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Kevin_1 in reply toSpiralsparkle

Hi Spiralsparkle

These assessments are stressful. I find it hard not to let some things slip by. Again this is something to talk to Beacon about.

It shouldn't be like this!

Good luck :)

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Spiralsparkle in reply toKevin_1

I need to write a long list for Beacon. They want to know what the scores awarded are first now I've got the paperwork to see what is the next best tactical move!

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Tippyleaf

Hi Kevin

Will this affect current applications? Presume or should I say hope not!!! Application submitted 3 weeks ago and counting!!

Love Tippy

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Kevin_1 in reply toTippyleaf

Hi Tippy

I doubt it. Most Trusts will fail to get it in place by October if history is anything to go by.

Good luck with the application. At four weeks, if you haven't heard, I would start chasing it.

Warmly

Kevin

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