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Definition
of
Named care coordinator
from
NICE Guideline NG21 - Home care: delivering personal care and practical support to older people living in their own homes
Source
The named care coordinator is one of the people from among the group of workers providing care and support designated to take a coordinating role. This could be, for example, a social worker, practitioner working for a voluntary or community sector organisation, or lead nurse. Some aspects of this role may be undertaken by the person themselves, or their carer.
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