The capacity to get around. Although impairments in bodily functioning can place restrictions on people’s mobility, the social model of disability would point to the restrictions caused by the physical environment, such as problems with access to buildings and transport.

A device used to aid a person in moving around their environment.

An assessment carried out by a suitably qualified professional to determine a person's ability to move about their environment.

A modified diet is one that has been adjusted in regards to texture or content.

To watch and check a situation carefully for a period of time in order to discover something about it.

Multi-sensory rooms are specially designed environments which give users an opportunity to completely relax or access a wide range of sensory experiences for therapy, learning or fun. Multi-sensory rooms are used by people of all ages and all abilities for relaxation, focused work, stimulation, physiotherapy, communication and stress release. They are sometimes also used for specific work, such as a teaching tool for children with additional needs.

A group of health care workers, working collaboratively, who are members of different disciplines providing specific services.

The act of intentionally or unintentionally not providing care or support to a person.

Neurological observations are the collection of information that indicate the function and integrity of a person's central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).

Not allowed to have any form of food, drink or medications by mouth.

No occurrences of a notifiable event in the notification period.

Making available to all people with disabilities patterns of life and conditions of everyday living which are as close as possible to the regular circumstances and ways of life or society.