Can You Choose Your Own Care Provider with NHS CHC Funding?

Yes, a Personal Health Budget (often called a PHB) is an alternative way of managing CHC-funded care. Instead of the NHS organising and paying for care directly, the person (or their representative) manages a budget and arranges their own care (as long as it meets agreed outcomes).

A PHB gives families more control over who provides care, when, and how. However, budgets are sometimes set too low to actually meet the person's needs. If you are already in receipt of CHC funding and believe your PHB is insufficient, SG67 can review it.