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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Generation Rent compared average full-time pay for 15 key worker roles using 2024-2025 ONS salary data with average one-bedroom rents.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
A prison key worker said he had come to the unit wanting to work on "reactions and perceptions of rudeness towards him".
From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025
The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed that a "key worker" who gave evidence at Foden's trial last year "did raise concerns with the police" and that these concerns were raised "following Foden's arrest".
From BBC • Jul. 28, 2025
The NHS says it offers bereaved families a range of support, and that all health trusts are responsible for identifying a key worker for families when they have lost a child.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2024
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
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