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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Wound Care Management
Assessing and managing different types of wounds (e.g., surgical wounds, leg ulcers, pressure ulcers), including dressing selection, application techniques, and monitoring for signs of infection or healing.
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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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Lone Working
Processes are designed to ensure the safety of healthcare professionals who may be working alone.
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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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Wound Care Management
Assessing and managing different types of wounds (e.g., surgical wounds, leg ulcers, pressure ulcers), including dressing selection, application techniques, and monitoring for signs of infection or healing.
Lone Working
Processes are designed to ensure the safety of healthcare professionals who may be working alone.
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.