The Care Compass®Care Terms · Digital PDF · 10 pages
Care terms, explained in plain English
Letters, meetings and phone calls about care are full of words nobody explains. This guide translates 44 of the most common ones into everyday language, so conversations are easier to follow.
The problem
Care comes with its own language.
Care needs assessment, capacity, LPA, CHC, OT, memory clinic: the terms arrive fast, often in letters or meetings where there’s no time to ask. Not understanding them can make it harder to ask the right questions.
Who it’s for
Families navigating later-life care who want the words explained.
Keep it beside you for letters and meetings, or read it through once to feel more confident before the next conversation.
What’s inside
Ten pages, organised around the seven-stage journey.
- How to use the guide
- 44 terms explained in plain English, organised by care stage
- Lasting Power of Attorney: why it matters, the types, timing and registration costs
- Care-home funding explained: self-funded, partly funded and council-funded care
- Reflective questions for each stage
- A quick-reference page of common abbreviations
These are general explanations, not legal or financial advice. Fees and rules can change, so always check the official source before acting.
Why The Care Compass
“I built The Care Compass because I needed it myself, navigating my mum’s dementia and my dad’s terminal illness at the same time. So much of it was finding the right piece of paper, the right number, or the right word at the right moment.”
— Steve Evans, founder
Care Journey Jargon Translator
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