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Definition
of
Wellbeing
from
NICE Guideline NG227 - Advocacy services for adults with health and social care needs
Source
The Care Act 2014 defines 'wellbeing' as a broad concept, relating to the following areas in particular:
- personal dignity (including treatment of the individual with respect)
- physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- protection from abuse and neglect
- control by the individual over day-to-day life (including over care and support provided and the way it is provided)
- participation in work, education, training or recreation
- social and economic wellbeing
- domestic, family and personal
- suitability of living accommodation
- the individual's contribution to society.
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