Version: 1.0.6 | Published: 9 Sep 2026 | Updated: 29 days ago

NHS Continuing Healthcare Data Set

Dataset

Summary

Reference Code:
DCB2117 Amd 29/2026
Type:
Collections
Effective From:
14 July 2026
Applies To:
Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)
Assurance Expiry Date:
31 July 2027
Topics:
Service
Care Settings:
Hospital
Alternate Name:
  • NHS CHC Data Set
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care (CHC) Quarterly Return
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare Benchmarking Collection
Publication Date:
14 July 2026

Contact Point

Collection/Extraction Details

Collection Level:
Aggregate level
Frequency:
Dataset publication or collection occurs every three months.

Review & Status

Approval Date:
14 July 2026
Scope:
Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).
Technical Committee:
Data Assurance Board (DAB)
Mandated:
Yes
Status:
active

Legal Authority 1

Legal Authority:
Section 259 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012
Legal Authority Description:
This information standard is published under section 259 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012.

Legal Authority 2

Legal Authority:
NHS standard contract
Legal Authority Description:
This collection is published under the NHS Standard Contract.