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Check what your CHC Checklist scores mean
Enter the levels from the completed Checklist you were given, and see the referral maths in plain English: which rule the scores meet, or how close they sit to the line.
| Domain | Level on the Checklist |
|---|---|
| Breathing priority | |
| Eating and drinking | |
| Toilet needs | |
| Skin and pressure sores | |
| Moving around | |
| Communication | |
| Mood and emotional needs | |
| Memory and decisions | |
| Behaviour priority | |
| Medication and symptom control priority | |
| Blackouts and seizures priority |
Choose the levels from the completed Checklist and the referral maths appears here.
The referral rules the scorer applies
The Checklist guidance requires a full assessment with: two or more domains selected in column A, five or more in column B, one A and four Bs, or one A in a domain that carries a priority level (Checklist guidance, paragraph 19). Our guide to the CHC Checklist explains all 11 domains, and the eligibility criteria guide covers the full test that follows a referral.
Common questions
What CHC Checklist score do you need?
A full assessment is required with two or more domains at level A, five or more at level B, one A plus four Bs, or a single A in one of the four priority domains: Breathing, Behaviour, Drug therapies and medication, and Altered states of consciousness.
Does a positive Checklist mean CHC will be awarded?
No. The guidance says a positive Checklist means the person requires a full assessment of eligibility, and it does not necessarily mean they will be found eligible. The full assessment uses the Decision Support Tool and a multidisciplinary team.
What if the scores sit just below the threshold?
A below-threshold result is a statement about the Checklist alone. The threshold is deliberately set low, the guidance allows a full assessment in occasional cases below it with a clear rationale, and you can ask the ICB to reconsider a negative outcome.
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