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ASC Collections Data Dictionary (Beta v1.3)
Home care is care that allows a person with needs to stay in their home. It might be for people who are getting older (aging in place). It could also be for people who are chronically ill, recovering from surgery, or disabled.
Definition
Digitising Social Care Glossary, v0.0.3
Home care is care that allows a person with needs to stay in their home. It might be for people who are getting older (aging in place). It could also be for people who are chronically ill, recovering from surgery, or disabled.
Definition
NICE Guideline NG86 - People's experience in adult social care services: improving the experience of care and support for people using adult social care services
Care provided in a person's own home by paid care workers to help them with their daily life. It is also known as domiciliary care. Home care workers are usually employed by an independent agency, and the service may be arranged by the local council or by the person that needs care (or someone acting on their behalf). (Combination of definitions in NG86 and NG74)
Definition
NE Lincolnshire Council: Social Care Handbook
Help at home from paid carers for people with care and support needs.
Plain English definition
Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster
Care provided in your own home by paid care workers to help you with your daily life. It is also known as domiciliary care. Home care workers are usually employed by an independent agency, and the service may be arranged by your local council or by you (or someone acting on your behalf).