The NHS CHC PLDS is a patient-level, output-based, secondary uses data set covering NHS CHC services and NHS-funded Nursing Care in England, United Kingdom, accessed by individuals over the age of 18 years, which aims to support better care, outcomes and experiences. dataset collects detailed, standardised information about individuals over 18 in England who receive NHS-funded ongoing care or nursing care. It repurposes operational data for analysis rather than direct patient care, ensuring consistency and comparability across the UK. This dataset helps determine if individuals' needs are being met and if their eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare should be reassessed. The NHS All Age Continuing Care (AACC) Data Set was launched on 1 April 2025, and replaces the NHS Continuing Healthcare Patient Level Data Set.
Study design
Registry
Number of participants at first data collection
No information available
Recruitment is ongoing
Age at first data collection
≥ 18 years (participants)
Participant year of birth
Varied (participants)
Participant sex
All
Representative sample at baseline?
No
Sample features
Countries
Year of first data collection
2007
Primary Institutions
National Health Service (NHS) (Healthcare/Medical, United Kingdom)
Profile paper DOI
Not available
Funders
National Health Service (NHS) (Healthcare/Medical, United Kingdom)
Ongoing?
Yes
Data types collected

Engagement
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