NHS funded nursing care rates increased from 1 April 2014
7 Apr 2014 04:34 PM
The NHS contribution towards the costs of a
place in a care home with nursing is being increased by 1% for financial year
2014 to 2015.
The
funding for people assessed as requiring the help of a registered nurse is
being increased by 1% for 2014 to 2015. From 1 April 2014, for eligible care
home residents the rates will be as follows:
- standard rate will be increased to £110.89 per
week
- higher rate will be increased to £152.61per
week
The
1% increase is in line with general increases in NHS pay announced on 13 March
2014.
When NHS funded nursing care was introduced in October
2001, the Department of Health made a commitment to regularly reassess the
payment attached to the bandings.