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  • Optician

    Someone whose job is examining people's eyes and prescribing glasses or contact lenses to correct sight problems.

  • Social care worker

    A registered professional who plans and provides professional care and support to individuals and groups of all ages who experience marginalisation, disadvantage or special needs.

  • Social worker

    A registered professional whose job is to help people in a particular area who have social disadvantages or personal problems.

  • Privacy

    The right that someone has to keep their personal life or personal information secret or known only to a small group of people.

  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

    Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a method used to keep someone alive in a medical emergency, in which you blow into the person's mouth then press on their chest and repeat the process.

  • Depot injection

    An injection formulation of a medication which releases slowly over time to permit less frequent administration of a medication. They are designed to increase medication adherence and consistency, especially in people who commonly forget to take their medicine.

  • Guardian ad litem

    A person who supports children to have their voice heard in certain types of legal proceedings, and makes an independent assessment of the child’s interests.

  • Single seperation

    A brief seclusion of a child for their own safety and the safety of others.

  • Care plan

    An overarching plan developed to support a child's or older person’s health, personal and social care and support needs and provide guidance for staff.

    Alternative terms
    Individual plan; personal plan; personal care plan; support plan
  • Infection prevention control (IPC) person/team

    A person or team that advises on the prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection.

  • Care

    The provision of what is necessary for the physical and mental health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of an individual.

  • Social support

    To provide assisstance or comfort to others to help them manage psycholgocial, social or similar stressors.

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