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Respite

Data descriptor

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ASC Collections Data Dictionary (Beta v1.3)

NHS Digital

Respite care involves short term or temporary care of the sick or disabled for a few hours or weeks, designed to provide relief to the regular caregiver. The regular caregiver is usually a family member

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