The late identification of a specific disorder, syndrome, or disease which could potentially limit a person's treatment options.

When a person is deemed fit to leave a hospital or service but cannot do so due to other unrelated factors.

A state of mental confusion that starts suddenly and is caused by a physical condition of some sort.

A group of symptoms caused by a range of organic disorders that affect the brain.

An injection formulation of a medication which releases slowly over time to permit less frequent administration of a medication. They are designed to increase medication adherence and consistency, especially in people who commonly forget to take their medicine.

A group of common mental disorders characterized by mood change, hence sometimes referred to as mood or affective disorder. Symptoms of depression include low mood such as prolonged sadness and a loss of interest and enjoyment in ordinary experiences. These symptoms can impair emotional and physical wellbeing, and may also include feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, irritability, low energy, pessimism, withdrawal, chronic physical pain, poor motivation, and poor concentration.

The procedure prescribed in law when it is necessary to deprive of their liberty a person who lacks capacity to consent to their care, support or treatment in order to keep them safe from harm.

A service that is registered to provide residential care and support in Ireland in accordance with the Health Act 2007.

A person nominated by an organisation to receive allegations of abuse or safeguarding concerns.

The fact or process of becoming worse.

When a child takes longer to reach certain development milestones than other children their age.

The identification of a specific disorder, syndrome, or disease following a process of clinical assessment and information-gathering.