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Home care

Definition: Care provided in an individual’s home, normally of a personal nature

Care provided in an individual’s home, normally of a personal nature – help with dressing, washing, toileting etc. Can be arranged by Social Services following an assessment of need, or can be arranged privately by the individual themselves, or someone acting for them.

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