key worker
Britishnoun
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a social worker, mental health worker, or nursery nurse assigned to an individual case, patient, or child
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(in Britain) a worker in any of a number of public sector professions considered by the government to be essential to society, for example teachers, police officers, NHS health workers etc
Example Sentences
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Reuben was her key worker and played a crucial role in supporting her to sit her GCSEs.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
Santa's key worker was later discovered on Formby beach using thermal binoculars, while a local lifeboat quad bike team stepped in to shepherd him into some sand dunes.
From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2025
However, despite being a key worker, he only received his first vaccine in May 2021 - five months after the first jab was given in the UK.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2025
The NHS is required to assign a key worker to help bereaved parents to navigate this process, and provide emotional support.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2024
This month, UPS agreed to install air-conditioning in new delivery trucks, a key worker demand made in ongoing contract talks with the Teamsters Union.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2023
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