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Care home
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Care home (in the context of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards)
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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Code of Practice
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A care facility registered under the Care Standards Act 2000.
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Care home
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NICE Guideline NG189 - Safeguarding adults in care homes
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Residential care homes (with or without nursing care) that are registered with and regulated by the Care Quality Commission.
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Care home
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NICE Guideline NG48 - Oral health for adults in care homes
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This covers 24-hour accommodation with either non-nursing care (for example, a residential home) or nursing care.
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Care home
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Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster
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A home that you live in with other people, with staff providing care and support. The home provides you with your own room, meals and personal care. Some care homes - but not all - also employ registered nurses to provide nursing care. Care homes may be privately owned or may be run by a charity or a local council. They are regularly inspected by the Care Quality Commission.
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