aftercare

[af-ter-kair, ahf-]

noun

Medicine/Medical.

1. the care and treatment of a convalescent patient.

aftercare

/ ˈɑːftəˌkɛə /

noun

1. support services by a welfare agency for a person discharged from an institution, such as hospital, hostel, or prison

2. med the care before and after discharge from hospital of a patient recovering from an illness or operation

3. any system of maintenance or upkeep of an appliance or product

   contact lens aftercare

Word History and Origins

Origin of aftercare¹

First recorded in 1755–65; after + care

Example Sentences

They said some banks had gone to significant lengths to protect customers against romance fraud, but advised further measures, such as better detection and monitoring systems, identifying vulnerability early on, and compassionate aftercare.

Read more on BBC

"I want to know why they sent us there, why the school wasn't closed down sooner, why there wasn't any aftercare," he said.

Read more on BBC

And they get "comprehensive psychological support" and an aftercare package including "support to all Islanders following their participation on the show".

Read more on BBC

Chenneour said there was "no co-ordinated aftercare" and she was "left to survive the aftermath myself".

Read more on BBC

Given the intensity of drama and filming demands, the presence of strong aftercare is essential and both women praise the production for its duty of care standards.

Read more on BBC