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Following the assessment there are a number of possible care options including:

If you have a carer and need extra help when you return home, they can, with your permission, be shown any special procedures and be given information about your ongoing care needs.

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NHS continuing (long-term) care

Continuing care can include both health and social care. Fully-funded NHS 'continuing care' is a package of care arranged and funded solely by the NHS. To access this care you must meet the eligibility criteria set by your strategic health authority. If staff think you are eligible they will apply on your behalf.

'Continuing health and social care' is a package of care that involves services from both the NHS and social care.

If you meet your strategic health authority's criteria for NHS continuing care, the NHS will pay for all of your care needs. This might be in care home or sometimes in your own home. 

If you do not meet your strategic health authority's criteria for NHS continuing care you may still be entitled to support from health organisations, such as your local primary care trust, and from your local council. When they assess you for discharge from hospital, your discharge team should arrange for assessments to identify your needs and make appropriate referrals for you. 

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Rehabilitation

There are a number of rehabilitation centres throughout the country. These have the facilities to help rehabilitate people with impairments as a result of injury or illness. 

Types of support include:

Referral to a rehabilitation centre can come from your hospital consultant or your local doctor (GP).

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