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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Nutritional Assessment & Support
Nutritional Assessment and Support is critical for recognising patients at risk of malnutrition, understanding different types of nutritional support (e.g., oral, enteral, parenteral), and assisting with feeding.
Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT)
Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT) is a safe and effective method used during clinical procedures that aims to prevent the contamination of sterile equipment by ensuring that sterile parts are only touched by other sterile items.
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MSc Cognitive Neuroscience
A Master of Science degree in Cognitive Neuroscience.
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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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NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
The regulatory body for Nurses and Midwives in the UK. Registered Nurses must adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and maintain their registration.
MSc Cognitive Neuroscience
A Master of Science degree in Cognitive Neuroscience.
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Nutritional Assessment & Support
Nutritional Assessment and Support is critical for recognising patients at risk of malnutrition, understanding different types of nutritional support (e.g., oral, enteral, parenteral), and assisting with feeding.
NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
The regulatory body for Nurses and Midwives in the UK. Registered Nurses must adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and maintain their registration.
MSc Cognitive Neuroscience
A Master of Science degree in Cognitive Neuroscience.
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.
Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT)
Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT) is a safe and effective method used during clinical procedures that aims to prevent the contamination of sterile equipment by ensuring that sterile parts are only touched by other sterile items.
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Nutritional Assessment & Support
Nutritional Assessment and Support is critical for recognising patients at risk of malnutrition, understanding different types of nutritional support (e.g., oral, enteral, parenteral), and assisting with feeding.
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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.