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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In 2018, she and her partner spent a year living in key worker accommodation - something she says isn't very accessible and is largely discovered through word of mouth.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Alex, who was Tyler's key worker until his recent move to another home, says he is a "really smart young boy", but she fears the effect on him of not being at school.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
The key worker told the court that her meetings with Child E, usually took place "in private" in a classroom.
From BBC • Jul. 28, 2025
An ombudsman's report in 2020 stated NEP failed to properly allocate a key worker to Matthew.
From BBC • Sep. 7, 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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