Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to improve continuing health care in the NHS to ensure that those living with conditions such as Huntington's disease are adequately cared for throughout their life and do not have to reapply for support.

NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) eligibility is not condition or diagnosis specific. When an individual is in receipt of CHC, national guidance stipulates that their care plan should be reviewed at least once a year, to ensure their needs continue to be met appropriately. The frequency of the reviews should be proportionate to the circumstances. In the majority of cases and where needs remain complex, there will be no need to reassess an individual’s eligibility for CHC as part of these reviews.