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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AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting
The AAT Level 4 Accounting qualification enhances existing skills and prepares you for advanced accounting positions.
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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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Controlled Drugs
Medications that are subject to strict legal controls due to their potential for misuse.
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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.
Controlled Drugs
Medications that are subject to strict legal controls due to their potential for misuse.
AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting
The AAT Level 4 Accounting qualification enhances existing skills and prepares you for advanced accounting positions.
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AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting
The AAT Level 4 Accounting qualification enhances existing skills and prepares you for advanced accounting positions.
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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.