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Adult Social Care Glossary, v 0.41

Preventive services

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Definition
NE Lincolnshire Council: Social Care Handbook

Services that involve early interventions to prevent long term dependency or ill health.

Plain English definition
Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster

Services you may receive to prevent more serious problems developing. These services include things like reablement, telecare and befriending schemes. The aim is to help you stay independent and maintain your quality of life, as well as to save money in the long term and avoid admissions to hospital or residential care.

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