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Signposting

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Signposting

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Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster

Pointing people in the direction of information that they should find useful. Your local council should signpost you towards information about social care and benefits through its helpline or call centre (if it has one), website and through local services such as libraries and health centres.

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Signposting

NHS Digital

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ASC Collections Data Dictionary (Beta v1.3)

[A universal service is any service or support (other than those above) for which national eligibility criteria (following Care Act) are not relevant. It includes the provision of information and advice.] 'Signposting' indicates that the client will not be supported by the council and there is no universal service which will help them. Details are therefore given of other organisations (e.g. in the voluntary sector) that might be able to provide assistance.

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