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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Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Advanced Life Support (ALS) are a set of life-saving protocols and skills that extend Basic Life Support (BLS) to further support the circulation and provide an open airway and adequate ventilation. This includes defibrillation, administration of drugs, and advanced airway management.
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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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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Live-in Care
Live in care refers to a service where a care worker lives in the client’s home to provide 24/7 support and care. You can find more details on the live in care service offered by Unity Plus here.
Level 2 Certificate
A nationally recognised qualification indicating competence in a specific area.
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Supported Living
Supported Living Services enable individuals with support needs to live independently in their own homes or in shared accommodation. You can find out more details about the supported living service at Unity Plus here.
Lone Working
Processes are designed to ensure the safety of healthcare professionals who may be working alone.
Live-in Care
Live in care refers to a service where a care worker lives in the client’s home to provide 24/7 support and care. You can find more details on the live in care service offered by Unity Plus here.
Level 2 Certificate
A nationally recognised qualification indicating competence in a specific area.
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Advanced Life Support (ALS) are a set of life-saving protocols and skills that extend Basic Life Support (BLS) to further support the circulation and provide an open airway and adequate ventilation. This includes defibrillation, administration of drugs, and advanced airway management.
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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Supported Living
Supported Living Services enable individuals with support needs to live independently in their own homes or in shared accommodation. You can find out more details about the supported living service at Unity Plus here.
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Advanced Life Support (ALS) are a set of life-saving protocols and skills that extend Basic Life Support (BLS) to further support the circulation and provide an open airway and adequate ventilation. This includes defibrillation, administration of drugs, and advanced airway management.
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Lone Working
Processes are designed to ensure the safety of healthcare professionals who may be working alone.