Social care glossary
The social care sector is filled with lots of jargon. We’ve created this handy glossary packed with common social care key terms that you and the person receiving care may need to understand.
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Stroke Awareness and Management
Stroke Awareness and Management refers to the ability to recognise the signs of a stroke (e.g., FAST test) and understand the initial management and care pathways for stroke patients.
Sepsis Awareness and Management
Sepsis Awareness and Management refers to recognising the signs and symptoms of sepsis (a potentially life-threatening reaction to an infection) and initiating timely interventions according to national guidelines (e.g., Sepsis Six).
Senior Care Assistant
A Senior Care Assistant is a more experienced care assistant with additional responsibilities. They typically provide support to those with care needs while also training other care staff. View our current vacancies here.
Safeguarding Adults
Protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect.
Risk Assessment
A Risk Assessment is a systematic process of identifying potential hazards and taking steps to minimise risks to patients, staff, and others in the healthcare environment.
Radicalisation Awareness (PREVENT strategy)
The PREVENT strategy, also known as Radicalisation Awareness, aims to stop people from being drawn into terrorism and to recognise and report concerns.
PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression)
PMVA Training (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) is a course designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge required to handle violent or aggressive behaviour in healthcare settings. At Unity Plus, we not only offer this training free of charge to our staff, but we also deliver it on behalf of external healthcare professionals and organisations looking to upskill their staff. Contact us here to find out more.
Nutritional Assessment & Support
Nutritional Assessment and Support is critical for recognising patients at risk of malnutrition, understanding different types of nutritional support (e.g., oral, enteral, parenteral), and assisting with feeding.
Medication Administration and Management
Principles of safe medication administration (the ‘rights’ of medication administration), dosage calculations, routes of administration, monitoring for effects and side effects, and legal aspects of medicines management.
Epilepsy Management & Seizure First Aid
Epilepsy Management and Seizure First Aid involves recognising different types of seizures, providing a safe environment during a seizure, and administering emergency medication if prescribed (e.g., buccal midazolam).
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) is a basic first aid qualification providing individuals with the skills to handle emergencies in workplace settings.
Defibrillation and Airway Management
Defibrillation and Airway Management is dedicated training which uses defibrillators and airway management techniques to stabilise individuals during emergencies.
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Senior Care Assistant
A Senior Care Assistant is a more experienced care assistant with additional responsibilities. They typically provide support to those with care needs while also training other care staff. View our current vacancies here.
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Defibrillation and Airway Management
Defibrillation and Airway Management is dedicated training which uses defibrillators and airway management techniques to stabilise individuals during emergencies.
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Epilepsy Management & Seizure First Aid
Epilepsy Management and Seizure First Aid involves recognising different types of seizures, providing a safe environment during a seizure, and administering emergency medication if prescribed (e.g., buccal midazolam).
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) is a basic first aid qualification providing individuals with the skills to handle emergencies in workplace settings.
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Epilepsy Management & Seizure First Aid
Epilepsy Management and Seizure First Aid involves recognising different types of seizures, providing a safe environment during a seizure, and administering emergency medication if prescribed (e.g., buccal midazolam).
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) is a basic first aid qualification providing individuals with the skills to handle emergencies in workplace settings.
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Medication Administration and Management
Principles of safe medication administration (the ‘rights’ of medication administration), dosage calculations, routes of administration, monitoring for effects and side effects, and legal aspects of medicines management.
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Nutritional Assessment & Support
Nutritional Assessment and Support is critical for recognising patients at risk of malnutrition, understanding different types of nutritional support (e.g., oral, enteral, parenteral), and assisting with feeding.
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PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression)
PMVA Training (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) is a course designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge required to handle violent or aggressive behaviour in healthcare settings. At Unity Plus, we not only offer this training free of charge to our staff, but we also deliver it on behalf of external healthcare professionals and organisations looking to upskill their staff. Contact us here to find out more.
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Risk Assessment
A Risk Assessment is a systematic process of identifying potential hazards and taking steps to minimise risks to patients, staff, and others in the healthcare environment.
Radicalisation Awareness (PREVENT strategy)
The PREVENT strategy, also known as Radicalisation Awareness, aims to stop people from being drawn into terrorism and to recognise and report concerns.
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Stroke Awareness and Management
Stroke Awareness and Management refers to the ability to recognise the signs of a stroke (e.g., FAST test) and understand the initial management and care pathways for stroke patients.
Sepsis Awareness and Management
Sepsis Awareness and Management refers to recognising the signs and symptoms of sepsis (a potentially life-threatening reaction to an infection) and initiating timely interventions according to national guidelines (e.g., Sepsis Six).
Senior Care Assistant
A Senior Care Assistant is a more experienced care assistant with additional responsibilities. They typically provide support to those with care needs while also training other care staff. View our current vacancies here.
Safeguarding Adults
Protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect.
Nutritional Assessment & Support
Nutritional Assessment and Support is critical for recognising patients at risk of malnutrition, understanding different types of nutritional support (e.g., oral, enteral, parenteral), and assisting with feeding.
Epilepsy Management & Seizure First Aid
Epilepsy Management and Seizure First Aid involves recognising different types of seizures, providing a safe environment during a seizure, and administering emergency medication if prescribed (e.g., buccal midazolam).
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PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression)
PMVA Training (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) is a course designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge required to handle violent or aggressive behaviour in healthcare settings. At Unity Plus, we not only offer this training free of charge to our staff, but we also deliver it on behalf of external healthcare professionals and organisations looking to upskill their staff. Contact us here to find out more.