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Commissioner

Definition

From:

NICE Guideline NG189 - Safeguarding adults in care homes

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Local authorities, clinical commissioning groups and other public sector commissioners who oversee contracts for care and support services provided by care homes that pay for care home residents who are eligible for public funding. The term 'commissioner' does not apply to individuals who pay privately for their care.

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