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residential care

British

noun

social welfare the provision by a welfare agency of a home with social-work supervision for people who need more than just housing accommodation, such as children in care or mentally handicapped adults

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Sir Andrew said a Scottish-style system would still leave people in residential care facing "very substantial bills", which Burnham has said he wants to avoid.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Such injuries can lead to pain, reduced independence, lower quality of life, and, in some cases, the need for long term residential care.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 15, 2026

She started working in residential care for the elderly and then for children in Bolton, where she grew up and still lives.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026

For people who plan to use their benefits for residential care, supplemental private insurance will be key.

From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026

When Richard was a junior in high school, she was working in food service at a residential care facility.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

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