Jargon Buster

Health and Social Care Jargon Buster

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Health and social care services can sometimes use language that feels unfamiliar or confusing, particularly when you are already managing caring responsibilities.

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This jargon buster has been created by Carers Guernsey to explain commonly used health, social care and diagnostic terms in plain English. It is designed to help carers, families and those they support better understand the words they may come across in appointments, letters, assessments and conversations with professionals.

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The explanations are intended as a general guide. If you are unsure what a term means for your specific situation, or would like further support, please contact Carers Guernsey.