Increased funding for care homes providing nursing
Additional funds will help cover the costs of nursing care, ensuring the vital service can continue to support the needs of residents who rely on it.
- Rate paid to care homes for NHS-funded nursing care (FNC) to rise by 5% for 2023 to 2024
- Standard weekly rate per person eligible for FNC will increase from £209.19 to £219.71 from 1 April 2023
Increased funding for care homes providing nursing will support tens of thousands of care home residents with nursing needs following confirmation that government will increase the rate by 5% for 2023 to 2024, including those with learning and physical disabilities.
The standard weekly rate per person provided for NHS-funded nursing care will increase by 5% from £209.19 to £219.71 from 1 April 2023 with funding paid by the NHS directly to care homes who provide nursing care. For the higher rate, it will increase from £287.78 to £302.25. This allows care home residents with specific healthcare needs to benefit from direct nursing care and services.
Registered nurses provide support to people eligible for NHS-funded nursing care with a variety of needs, including people with learning disabilities, those living with enduring physical or mental health needs and various conditions associated with old age. This type of nursing requires a range of skills and training, with the extra funding supporting this important role.