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Functional assessment

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Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster

Think Local Act Personal

When a care professional looks at what you are able to do for yourself, and how well you are able to manage everyday tasks such as dressing yourself, preparing food and looking after your home. They will look at how your ability to do these things might have changed as a result of illness or disability.

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