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Written question asked by Baroness Gale (Labour) on Friday, 24 July 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 7 August 2020. It was answered by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Monday, 10 August 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Continuing Care: Internet

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that virtual NHS continuing healthcare assessments are compliant with the Equality Act 2010 reasonable adjustments duty.

Answer

During the COVID-19 emergency period, National Health Service Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessments have not been required due to changes made under section 14 of the Coronavirus Act 2020. Where CHC assessments have continued during the emergency period, these must be compliant with the NHS Commissioning Board and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) Regulations 2012 and the CHC National Framework.

CCGs may use a number of approaches to arrange Multidisciplinary Team assessments, including video conference. Preferences for how these are carried out should be indicated by the individual being assessed or their representatives.

To ensure the delivery of high-quality assessments, local assurance processes should be in place. There is also a detailed review process for eligibility decisions if an individual is dissatisfied with the outcome.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7281
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Internet Continuing care Reasonable adjustments
Legislation
Equality Act 2010
Link
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