Glossary of Terms
If you don’t understand something a care professional tells you, try to ask them to explain what
they mean.
You can also use the A-Z below, to find short, easy to understand explanations of words and phrases
that care professionals sometimes use.
These are not legal definitions and you can get more detailed explanations from other sources. If you
don’t find them helpful, please contact servicedirectory@salford.gov.uk
Available glossary entries:
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