Making Sense of NHS Acronyms
Acronyms, formed from the first letters of a group of word, such as NHS for National Health Service, are widely used across health and social care. Acronyms and specialist terms used in the NHS can sometime feel confusing if you're not familiar with them. To make things easier, our acronym buster guides explain the most commonly used NHS and social care abbreviations in simple, everyday language. Helping patients, carers and families understand the terminology they may come across. This clarity matters because it enables people to engage more confidently and effectively in their care.
This acronym buster provides clear explanations of many commonly used NHS terms and abbreviations, helping you make sense of the language you might encounter in appointments, letters and health information. It can be a useful companion to our understanding the NHS section, offering clarity and confidence when navigating health and care services.
Think Local Act Personal(TLAP) also offers a care and support jargon buster, which focuses specifically on terminology used in social care. It's a helpful resource for anyone wanting to better understand the language around care planning, support services and personalisation.
