How Long Does an NHS CHC Assessment Take? Timelines and Waiting Times

Timelines vary significantly depending on the ICB and individual circumstances. In general:

- The Checklist should be completed within 28 days of referral

- The full DST assessment can take a further four to eight weeks from the Checklist outcome

- The ICB's funding decision follows the MDT meeting

In urgent situations (where a person is rapidly deteriorating) the Fast Track CHC pathway can bypass the standard assessment entirely and secure funding within days.

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