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Plain English definition

of

Personal assistant

from

Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster

Source

Someone you choose and employ to provide the support you need, in the way that suits you best. This may include cooking, cleaning, help with personal care such as washing and dressing, and other things such as getting out and about in your community. Your personal assistant can be paid through direct payments or a personal health budget.

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