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Social care needs
Definition
NICE Guideline NG22 - Older people with social care needs and multiple long-term conditions
In this guideline, a person with social care needs is defined as someone needing personal care and other practical assistance because of their age, illness, disability, dependence on alcohol or drugs, or any other similar circumstances. This is based on the definition of social care in section 65 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012.
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