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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PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression)
PMVA Training (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) is a course designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge required to handle violent or aggressive behaviour in healthcare settings. At Unity Plus, we not only offer this training free of charge to our staff, but we also deliver it on behalf of external healthcare professionals and organisations looking to upskill their staff. Contact us here to find out more.
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Vital Signs Monitoring
See Clinical Observations.
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PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression)
PMVA Training (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) is a course designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge required to handle violent or aggressive behaviour in healthcare settings. At Unity Plus, we not only offer this training free of charge to our staff, but we also deliver it on behalf of external healthcare professionals and organisations looking to upskill their staff. Contact us here to find out more.
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VAT (Value Added Tax)
A consumption tax is added to the price of goods and services.
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Vital Signs Monitoring
See Clinical Observations.
Venepuncture
The process of drawing blood from a vein.
VAT (Value Added Tax)
A consumption tax is added to the price of goods and services.
PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression)
PMVA Training (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) is a course designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge required to handle violent or aggressive behaviour in healthcare settings. At Unity Plus, we not only offer this training free of charge to our staff, but we also deliver it on behalf of external healthcare professionals and organisations looking to upskill their staff. Contact us here to find out more.