Market Position Statement glossary

A quick list of abbreviations and terms used in the Market Position Statement.

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Market Introduction

Market Position Statement Definitions

Waltham Forest Council use several different abbreviations and acronyms that may be included in the content of the Market Position Statement; definitions for these are outlined below:  

AbbreviationDefinition 
ADASSAssociation of Directors of Adult Services
ASC Adult Social Care
ASCOFAdult Social Care Outcomes Framework
CHCContinuing Health Care
CQCCare Quality Commission
DPDirect Payment
DPSDynamic Purchasing System
ECSHExtra Care Sheltered Housing
LALocal Authority
LBWFLondon Borough of Waltham Forest
LDLearning Disability
MHMental Health 
MPSMarket Position Statement
NAONational Audit Office
NELNorth East London
PPEPersonal Protective Equipment
SMISevere Mental Illness