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Definition in Statutory Guidance
of
Domiciliary care
from
Care and Support Statutory Guidance, Annex J (Glossary)
Also known as home care or non-residential care, it enables people to remain independent and living in their own homes.
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Definition
of
Domiciliary care
from
CQC
Domiciliary care services including those provided for children (DCC)
These services provide personal care for people living in their own homes. The needs of people using the services may vary greatly, but packages of care are designed to meet individual circumstances.
The person is visited at various times of the day or, in some cases, care is provided over a full 24-hour period. Where care is provided intermittently throughout the day, the person may live independently of any continuous support or care between the visits.
Examples of services that fit under this category:
Domiciliary care agency.
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Definition
of
Domiciliary care
from
NE Lincolnshire Council: Social Care Handbook
Provided to people who still live in their own homes but who require additional support with household tasks, personal care or any other activity that allows them to maintain their independence and quality of life.
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