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Glossary

NASC Needs Assessment and Service Co-ordination
Referral A communication, usually written, to convey information about an individual's needs
Needs Assessor/Assessment Facilitator The person who assesses the needs of the individual with an illness or disability
Service Co-ordinator When an assessment has been completed it is passed on to the Service Co-ordinator who puts the relevant services, such as domestic assistance or personal care, in place.
Respite Funding provided to give the carer a break from caring while a paid caregiver or rest home or other agency cares for the person they normally care for.