Glossary
This section provides an explanation of some definitions and terms that appear throughout this document.
Integrated Care Systems (ICS)
These are new partnerships between the organisations that meet health and care needs across an area, to coordinate services and to plan in a way that improves population health and reduces inequalities between different groups.
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS)
This is a charity representing Directors of Adult Social Services in England and a leading body on Social Care issues.
Care Act Easements
As part of the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, some temporary changes were made to the Care Act 2014. These changes, called ‘easements’ made it possible for local authorities to reduce their usual duties.
Promoting Independence
Short-term services which aim to maximise the independence of the individual. At the end of the support, ongoing care and support services will be arranged as required.
Short-term Support
Short term support that is intended to be time-limited, with the aim of maximising the independence of the individual and reducing or eliminating their need for ongoing support by the Council.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is how we work with people to prevent them from experiencing harm from others or sometimes themselves. It includes helping people recover when they have been abused.
Carer Assessment
If you care for someone, you can have an assessment to see what might help make your life easier. This is called a carer’s assessment.
Co-production
When an individual influences the support and services received, or when groups of people get together to influence the way that services are designed, commissioned and delivered.
Transforming Care
Transforming Care is about improving health and care services so that more people with a learning disability and/or people with autism can live in the community, with the right support and close to home.
Personal Budgets
An amount of money the Council will pay towards any social care and support a person may need.
HOPE Programme
HOPE (Helping to Overcome Problems Effectively) courses are self-management support courses. They are designed to help people become more knowledgeable, skilled and confident in managing the consequences of living with a long-term condition.
Community Treatment Order (CTO)
A community treatment order (CTO) is part of the Mental Health Act. A CTO allows you to leave the hospital and be treated safely in the community rather than in the hospital.
Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
A written plan for children and young people (up to 25) who have special educational needs or a disability that cannot be met by the support that is available at their school or college.
‘One Coventry’
One Coventry is how we describe the Council’s objectives, key strategies and approaches. It includes the Council’s vision and priorities; new ways of working; and core areas of activity.
Housing with Care
Housing with Care, sometimes known as Extra Care, is housing designed for older people, with various levels of care and support available on site.
Adult Social Care Infection Control Fund
Government grants to improve Infection Prevention Control measures in care homes, provided to Adults Social Care to facilitate access.