Funded Nursing Care (FNC) to rise from 1 April 2025

From the 1st April 2025, the standard Funded Nursing Care (FNC) rate will increase by 7.7% raising it from £235.88 to £254.06 per week.  The higher rate will rise from £324.50 to £349.50 per week.

What is Funded Nursing Care?

Funded Nursing Care (FNC) is paid by the NHS for the nursing element of nursing home fees. The contribution is paid directly to the care home and enables care home residents with specific healthcare needs to benefit from direct nursing care and services. 

FNC is paid to care homes in England by Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) as under section 22 of the Care Act 2014, registered nursing costs cannot be met by a local authority.  We would recommend checking your bills to ensure the increase is reflected from 1st April 2025.

Who can get Funded Nursing Care?

If found eligible, a person is entitled to this contribution whether they are self-funding their care or not.

IMPORTANT:  Before a decision is made in relation to funded nursing care, all individuals should be assessed for NHS continuing healthcare funding.  For more information on NHS continuing healthcare funding, please click here to see FAQs on our website.  

Here to help…

If you have any questions regarding either funded nursing care or NHS continuing healthcare, please contact our Clinical Advisor, Judy Timson.  Judy is a Registered General Nurse and previous continuing healthcare assessor and appeals nurse.  She has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in this area and can ensure you receive the care and funding you are entitled to.  Contact Judy on 01926 354704 or email:  JudyT@moore-tibbits.co.uk