Adult Social Care Glossary, v 0.6

Any revenue expenditure associated with social work practice, regardless of its service mechanism (i.e. own provision etc.), in relation to supporting individuals through a care or risk management process. In this context, 'social care practice' relates to the following items: Assessment: Front-line assessment of clients, including through initial allocation or intake functions Review: Front-line reviews of clients Care Management: Providing other care management activities with clients, such as detailed planning of their support to meet their eligible needs, brokerage and navigation following a statutory assessment or review; and ongoing professional support Safeguarding: Supporting all aspects of front-line safeguarding activity, from raising initial concerns to investigations and developing safeguarding plans to minimise risk.