An attack on a person or persons which may include, but are not limited to, verbal, physical or sexual acts.

A process conducted by a suitably qualified professional to determine a person's ability to understand information and make decisions for themselves at a particular point in time about a specific issue.

A process carried out by suitably qualified professionals to identify the needs (e.g. healthcare, financial, social) of an individual who may require health or social care services.

A senior nurse manager that reports to the director of nursing.

An arrangement where a service user can be supported by a decision-supporter to make decisions about their care and welfare.

Any device or system that allows an individual to perform a task that they would otherwise be unable to do, or increases the ease and safety with which the task can be performed.

An official examination of records and practices.

A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.

The ability of a person to direct how they live on a day-to-day basis according to personal values, beliefs and preferences. In a health and social care setting, autonomy involves the person using a service making informed decisions about their care, support or treatment.

When a person is responsive to prompts and is conscious of the environment around them.

A usually initial set of critical observations or data used for comparison or a control.

A device made of soft material which is placed at the side of a bed to prevent a person falling out of the bed.