Independent Review of NHS Continuing Healthcare
Report from the Independent Review Panel, commissioned by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing to review the application of Scottish Government guidance on NHS Continuing Healthcare (CEL 6 (2008).
8. Glossary of Terms
| Care homes |
Includes private and Local Authority nursing and care homes |
| Charging policies |
This is the term used for Means Testing |
| CEL 6 (2008) |
Scottish Government guidance on NHS Continuing Healthcare |
| COSLA |
Convention of Scottish Local Authorities |
| Free Personal and Nursing Care |
Legal entitlement for people ages 65 or over who have been assessed as having personal care needs that require services to be put in place. |
| Individuals |
Patients, residents, clients etc |
| Long term |
Used instead of continuing (care) |
| NHS CHC |
NHS Continuing Healthcare |
| Reablement |
Assistance provided for people to give them the skills necessary to be able to live in their own home independently after having spent some time in hospital |
| SPSO |
Scottish Public Services Ombudsman |
| Third Sector |
Comprising community groups, voluntary organisations, charities, social enterprises, co-operatives and individual volunteers - has an important role in helping the Scottish Government achieve its purpose of creating a more successful country with opportunities for all to flourish, through achieving sustainable economic growth |
Contact
Email: Isla Bisset
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