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Short term support to maximise independence

ST-MAX

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Short Term Support to Maximise Independence

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Adult Social Care Finance Return (ASC-FR) 2021-22 - guidance

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Within short term support the Primary Support Reasons (PSRs) are analysed between "Short term care to maximise independence" (also known as reablement) and "Short term care - other". As per [the Service Reporting Code of Practice (SeRCOP)], "Short term care to maximise independence" includes all episodes of support provided that are intended to: be time-limited maximise the independence of the individual reduce or eliminate their need for ongoing support. Short term support to maximise independence includes reablement services.
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Short Term Support to Maximise Independence

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ASC Collections Data Dictionary (Beta v1.3)

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A range of services that are of short duration (typically being provided for a few weeks) and that have the explicit aim of trying to minimise the person's use of ongoing social care services.
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