Understanding CHC in Humber and North Yorkshire
Humber and North Yorkshire is vast and sparsely resourced relative to its population. The region stretches over 4,700 square kilometres, from industrial Hull in the south-west through the rural heart of North Yorkshire to the Yorkshire coast. This geographic dispersion means CHC assessment team capacity is stretched — if you live in a market town like Malton, Helmsley, or Reeth, expect assessment to take 8-12 weeks as teams must travel significant distances.
Hull presents a distinct CHC landscape due to deprivation, older age structures, and a concentration of care homes. CHC referrals in Hull are high-volume and relatively routine. However, Hull University Teaching Hospitals discharges are sometimes poorly coordinated with CHC screening — document all discharge paperwork and request written CHC screening confirmation in writing. The Hull locality team can be contacted separately from the wider Humber and North Yorkshire team.
York and Scarborough have growing populations of older residents seeking retirement locations. CHC assessment here often involves cases of people who moved to the area for quality of life but developed health needs shortly after arrival. The ICB sometimes questions whether these are 'stable' health needs versus transitional conditions — challenge this if relevant to your case. The Yorkshire coast also experiences seasonal population fluctuations (tourism and winter arrivals) which can create confusion about residency.
North Yorkshire rural areas face chronic assessment delays. GPs in places like Wensleydale, Swaledale, and the North York Moors sometimes report 12-16 week timelines. This is partly due to distance and partly due to the need for hospital trusts to coordinate across four separate acute providers. If you live in rural North Yorkshire, contact your GP and the CHC team early — rural cases need early planning.
CHC approval statistics for Humber and North Yorkshire
Standard-route assessments, 12 months to June 2026. How we calculate this
Approval rate
18.3%
National average: 17.7%
Assessments completed
1,186
217 found eligible
England ranking
25 of 36
12th highest approval rate of 36 ICBs
Currently receiving CHC
1,013
34.1 per 50,000 adults
Local resolution requests
11
3 changed to eligible (27.3%)
Year-on-year change
−1.4pp
vs the previous 12 months
How Humber and North Yorkshire compares — 12 months to June 2026
Quarterly approval rate, last 12 quarters
Individual quarters move for reasons unrelated to how an ICB assesses — a backlog cleared in one period can swing the rate sharply. The 12-month figure above is the more reliable measure.
Ranked 25 of 36 ICBs on the 12-month rate · Source: NHS England
What this means
Humber and North Yorkshire's 18.3% approval rate over the last 12 months sits broadly in line with the national average of 17.7% — roughly 1 in 5 people assessed through the standard route receives a positive decision. The evidence presented at the DST assessment remains the single most important factor within a family's control.
See how every ICB compares: the CHC approval rate ranking for all 36 ICBs.
How to apply for CHC funding in Humber and North Yorkshire
NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is assessed and funded by your local Integrated Care Board. If you live in the Humber and North Yorkshirearea, here's what you need to know.
Step 1: Request a CHC screening
You can request a CHC Checklist screening at any time — in hospital, at home, or in a care home. Contact your GP or the Humber and North Yorkshire CHC team on 01482 957750 to start the process.
Step 2: The Checklist assessment
A healthcare professional will complete the CHC Checklist with you. If you score positively on two or more domains (or one domain at "priority" level), you'll be referred for a full assessment.
Step 3: The full Decision Support Tool assessment
A multidisciplinary team will carry out a comprehensive assessment using the Decision Support Tool (DST). This evaluates your needs across 12 care domains.
Advocacy tips for Humber and North Yorkshire
These tips are specific to applying for CHC in the Humber and North Yorkshire area.
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If you live in rural North Yorkshire, Scarborough, or the Humber, contact the CHC team 3 months before you anticipate needing funding. Assessment timelines are longer due to geography and team capacity constraints.
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For Hull cases, request written CHC screening confirmation from the hospital discharge team in writing. Hull University Teaching Hospitals discharges sometimes lack proper screening documentation — insist on written confirmation.
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If you're a recent arrival to York, Scarborough, or the coast, document that your health needs predate your move (or developed after a reasonable settling-in period). The ICB sometimes questions whether newly arrived cases represent 'stable' health needs.
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Harrogate cases may be faster-tracked due to the dedicated Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. If your case is managed here, ask whether there's a local CHC pathway or accelerated review process.
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For appeals, involve Beacon CHC early (0345 548 0300). The North East and Yorkshire region has strong legal precedents on rural assessment delays — documented delays strengthen appeal cases.
Hospital trusts in Humber and North Yorkshire
These are the main NHS trusts whose patients may be assessed for CHC in this area. If your relative is being discharged from one of these hospitals, ask the ward about CHC screening.
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital, Goole and District Hospital
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Hull Royal Infirmary, Castle Hill Hospital
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
York Hospital, Scarborough Hospital
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Harrogate Hospital, Stray Nursing Home
North East and North Cumbria Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Multiple mental health units across the region
Contact Humber and North Yorkshire
Phone
01482 957750Website
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Humber and North Yorkshire ICB, Health Place, Wrawby Road, Brigg, DN20 8GS
Frequently asked questions
How do I contact the Humber and North Yorkshire CHC team?
Email nyccg.continuing-care@nhs.net or call the Experience Team on 01482 957750. The team covers a large geographic area (East Yorkshire, Northern Lincolnshire, Hull, York, Scarborough, Harrogate, and North Yorkshire). Provide your postcode to confirm who handles your case.
Why is CHC assessment taking so long in rural North Yorkshire?
Rural areas have longer assessment timelines due to distance, smaller team capacity, and the need to coordinate between four different hospital trusts. The target is 28 days, but rural cases typically take 8-12 weeks or longer. Contact the team early with your postcode to ask for a realistic timeline specific to your area.
What if I've recently moved to Scarborough or York?
Your CHC eligibility is not affected by residency. However, document clearly that your health needs either predate your move or developed after a reasonable settling-in period. If the ICB questions this, challenge it — residency-based CHC assessments are unlawful.
Is there a faster CHC pathway for Harrogate cases?
Harrogate has a dedicated hospital trust (Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust) which may mean faster coordination. Ask your GP or the CHC team whether Harrogate has a local fast-track pathway. This isn't guaranteed, but it's worth asking.