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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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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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End-of-Life Care (Palliative Care)

Holistic care for patients with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on managing symptoms, providing comfort, and supporting patients and their families emotionally, spiritually, and socially.

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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Ensuring care is provided in a non-discriminatory manner, respecting the diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and needs of all patients and colleagues.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)

A psychotherapy used to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories.

Diverse Expertise

Team members bring their unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives related to their specific profession (e.g., Doctors, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Pharmacists, Dietitians, Psychologists).

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Specialised clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against infectious materials (e.g., gloves, gowns, masks, eye protection).

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Ensuring care is provided in a non-discriminatory manner, respecting the diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and needs of all patients and colleagues.

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).

End-of-Life Care (Palliative Care)

Holistic care for patients with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on managing symptoms, providing comfort, and supporting patients and their families emotionally, spiritually, and socially.

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.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)

A psychotherapy used to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories.

Early Warning Scores (EWS) / National Early Warning Score (NEWS/NEWS2)

Standardised systems for scoring physiological measurements to identify acutely ill patients, trigger appropriate responses, and escalate care when necessary.

Diverse Expertise

Team members bring their unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives related to their specific profession (e.g., Doctors, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Pharmacists, Dietitians, Psychologists).

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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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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Ensuring care is provided in a non-discriminatory manner, respecting the diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and needs of all patients and colleagues.

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Early Warning Scores (EWS) / National Early Warning Score (NEWS/NEWS2)

Standardised systems for scoring physiological measurements to identify acutely ill patients, trigger appropriate responses, and escalate care when necessary.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Specialised clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against infectious materials (e.g., gloves, gowns, masks, eye protection).

End-of-Life Care (Palliative Care)

Holistic care for patients with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on managing symptoms, providing comfort, and supporting patients and their families emotionally, spiritually, and socially.

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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)

A psychotherapy used to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories.

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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).

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Early Warning Scores (EWS) / National Early Warning Score (NEWS/NEWS2)

Standardised systems for scoring physiological measurements to identify acutely ill patients, trigger appropriate responses, and escalate care when necessary.