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Definition
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Risk assessment
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CQC Glossary of terms used in the guidance for providers and managers
The process of identifying all the risks to and from an activity, and assessing the potential impact of each risk.
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Plain English definition
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Risk assessment
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Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster
An assessment of your health, safety, wellbeing and ability to manage your essential daily routines. You might also hear the term risk enablement, which means finding a way of managing any risks effectively so that you can still do the things you want to do.
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