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Definition
of
Named care coordinator
from
NICE Guideline NG86 - People's experience in adult social care services: improving the experience of care and support for people using adult social care services
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The person in an organisation who is responsible for coordinating support for the person and their family if needed - for example, a named social worker or a nurse. The coordinator role refers to a function and not a post.
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Definition
of
Named care coordinator
from
NICE Guideline NG21 - Home care: delivering personal care and practical support to older people living in their own homes
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The named care coordinator is one of the people from among the group of workers providing care and support designated to take a coordinating role. This could be, for example, a social worker, practitioner working for a voluntary or community sector organisation, or lead nurse. Some aspects of this role may be undertaken by the person themselves, or their carer.
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Definition
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Named care coordinator
from
NICE Guideline NG22 - Older people with social care needs and multiple long-term conditions
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The named care coordinator is one of the people from among the group of workers providing care and support designated to take a coordinating role. This could be, for example, a social worker, practitioner working for a voluntary or community sector organisation, or lead nurse.
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