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Carer

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NICE Guideline NG86 - People's experience in adult social care services: improving the experience of care and support for people using adult social care services

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

A person who provides unpaid support to a partner, family member, friend or neighbour who is ill, struggling or disabled and could not manage without this help. This is distinct from a care worker, who is paid to support people.

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