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Glossary of health and care terms in Wales

This glossary provides a summary of organisations and general terms used within the health and care sector in Wales.

10 May 2021

The glossary provides some of the most common words and phrases used.

Welsh NHS Confederation (2021), Glossary of health and care terms in Wales.

Theme: System working Population health Workforce
Keywords: Acute care Capacity and performance Integrated care Urgent and emergency care Community services
Region: Welsh NHS Confederation
Publisher: Welsh NHS Confederation

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