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Definition in Statutory Guidance

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Care home (in the context of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards)

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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Code of Practice

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A care facility registered under the Care Standards Act 2000.
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Definition

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Care home

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

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NICE Guideline NG48 - Oral health for adults in care homes

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This covers 24-hour accommodation with either non-nursing care (for example, a residential home) or nursing care.
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Definition

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Care home

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

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NICE Guideline NG189 - Safeguarding adults in care homes

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Residential care homes (with or without nursing care) that are registered with and regulated by the Care Quality Commission.
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Plain English definition

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Care home

Think Local Act Personal

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Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster

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A home that you live in with other people, with staff providing care and support. The home provides you with your own room, meals and personal care. Some care homes - but not all - also employ registered nurses to provide nursing care. Care homes may be privately owned or may be run by a charity or a local council. They are regularly inspected by the Care Quality Commission.
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Care home

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Extra care, supported living, assisted living, care home, nursing home, residential care, sheltered housing - multiple terms which may or may not mean similar things.
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