NAFWC32/06 - Further advice to the NHS and Local Authorities on Continuing NHS Health Care

This letter and the enclosed circular update relevant organisations on the implications of the High Court judgment given on 25th January 2006 in the case of The Queen on the application of Maureen Grogan v. Bexley NHS Care Trust. In them we outline:

1. key points from the judgment;
2. advice to Local Health Boards (LHBs), NHS Trusts and local authorities (LAs);
3. recommended actions.