Explaining some of the words we use
Assessment
Information gathering to identify a person's needs and evaluate how they affect daily living and quality of life
Care Package
A range of services designed to meet a person's assessed needs
Careplan/Support Plan
A written record based on an individual's assessed need that describes the level and type of support we will provide to meet those needs; and the aims and potential outcomes that we can achieve
Carer
A person, usually a relative or friend, who provides care on an unpaid basis
Domiciliary Care
Care provided in a person's home
Financial Assessment
A process to work out how much someone needs to contribute towards the cost of his or her care
Independent and voluntary providers
Organisations that provide social care support
