Regulation 4 Requirements on local authorities: dispute resolutionI1

England and Wales

Where there is a dispute between a relevant body and a local authority about—

(a)

a decision as to eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare; or

(b)

the contribution of a relevant body or local authority to a joint package of care for a person who is not eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare,

the local authority must, having regard to the National Framework, agree a dispute resolution procedure with the relevant body, and resolve the dispute in accordance with that procedure.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Reg. 4 in force at 1.4.2015, see reg. 1(1)