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Carer

Definition in Statutory Guidance

From:

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Code of Practice

Someone who provides unpaid care by looking after a friend or neighbour who needs support because of sickness, age or disability. In this document, the term carer does not mean a paid care worker.

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