NHS CONTINUING HEALTHCARE records whether a PERSON is eligible to receive or is receiving NHS CONTINUING HEALTHCARE.

NHS CONTINUING HEALTHCARE is a package of continuing care that is arranged and funded solely by the NHS. Continuing care is care provided over an extended period of time, to a PERSON aged 18 or over, to meet physical or mental health needs that have arisen as a result of disability, accident or illness.

Further clarification can be found at the Department of Health part of the gov.uk website at: National framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS funded nursing care.