What Is the Difference Between CHC and Social Care?

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| NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) | Local Authority Social Care |
| --- | --- |
| NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) | Local Authority Social Care |
| Funded entirely by the NHS | You may have to pay |
| Covers all care costs (health and personal care) | Covers personal care needs only |
| Not affected by savings or property | Threshold: roughly £23,250 in savings before you must pay in full |
| Available at home or in a care home | Subject to local authority eligibility criteria |
| Decided by the NHS (Integrated Care Board) | Decided by your local council |

NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)	Local Authority Social Care
Funded entirely by the NHS	You may have to pay
Covers all care costs (health and personal care)	Covers personal care needs only
Not affected by savings or property	Threshold: roughly £23,250 in savings before you must pay in full
Available at home or in a care home	Subject to local authority eligibility criteria
Decided by the NHS (Integrated Care Board)	Decided by your local council