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Plain English definition

of

After-care

from

Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster

Source

Support that is provided in your home, or in the community you live in, after you leave hospital. The term is used in relation to mental health to refer to specific support you may receive, free of charge, from a community psychiatric nurse, counselling, therapy, or support with employment, accommodation, family relationships, finances and other things.

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