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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Business Administrator
The role of a Business Administrator is to support and oversee the internal operations and administrative tasks, ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of a business.
Adult Basic Life Support
Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) is a set of techniques used to maintain life in adults experiencing cardiac or respiratory arrest until medical help arrives.
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Fluid Balance Monitoring
Fluid Balance Monitoring is the accurate recording of a patient’s fluid intake and output to assess hydration status and kidney function.
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)
The DBS (Disclosure and Baring Service) is a UK government organisation that helps employers make safer recruitment decisions by checking criminal records of employers.
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) is a type of cognitive-behavioural therapy used to treat mental health disorders.
Business Administrator
The role of a Business Administrator is to support and oversee the internal operations and administrative tasks, ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of a business.
BSc Psychology
A Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology covering topics such as social, developmental, cognitive and biological psychology.
Blood Transfusion
A Blood Transfusion is the medical procedure of transferring blood or blood products into a person’s circulation intravenously.
Adult Basic Life Support
Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) is a set of techniques used to maintain life in adults experiencing cardiac or respiratory arrest until medical help arrives.
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DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)
The DBS (Disclosure and Baring Service) is a UK government organisation that helps employers make safer recruitment decisions by checking criminal records of employers.
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) is a type of cognitive-behavioural therapy used to treat mental health disorders.
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Fluid Balance Monitoring
Fluid Balance Monitoring is the accurate recording of a patient’s fluid intake and output to assess hydration status and kidney function.
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Adult Basic Life Support
Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) is a set of techniques used to maintain life in adults experiencing cardiac or respiratory arrest until medical help arrives.
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Fluid Balance Monitoring
Fluid Balance Monitoring is the accurate recording of a patient’s fluid intake and output to assess hydration status and kidney function.
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BSc Psychology
A Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology covering topics such as social, developmental, cognitive and biological psychology.
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DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) is a type of cognitive-behavioural therapy used to treat mental health disorders.
Blood Transfusion
A Blood Transfusion is the medical procedure of transferring blood or blood products into a person’s circulation intravenously.