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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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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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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Food Hygiene/Safety
Training in safe food handling practices to prevent foodborne illness, particularly relevant in settings where nurses might assist with patient feeding.
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.
Fire Safety
Mandatory training on fire prevention, evacuation procedures, and the use of fire-fighting equipment within healthcare settings.
FD (Finance Director)
The Finance Director (FD) is a Senior Executive responsible for the financial health of an organisation. At Unity Plus, we are fortunate to have a Finance Director who is not only a Chartered Accountant, but has also worked as the Financial Controller of the largest provider of Extra Care Services in the UK.
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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Food Hygiene/Safety
Training in safe food handling practices to prevent foodborne illness, particularly relevant in settings where nurses might assist with patient feeding.
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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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Food Hygiene/Safety
Training in safe food handling practices to prevent foodborne illness, particularly relevant in settings where nurses might assist with patient feeding.
Fire Safety
Mandatory training on fire prevention, evacuation procedures, and the use of fire-fighting equipment within healthcare settings.
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).