Glossary

Below is a searchable glossary. This glossary contains frequently used terms relating to mental health. This includes acronyms used by NHS, mental health service providers, commissioners, and locally. 

 

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There are currently 16 terms in this directory beginning with the letter C.
CAB
Citizen's Advice Bureau

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk

CAMHS
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

CASS
Bristol Community Access Support Service

http://www.cassbristol.org

CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

CCG
Clinical Commissioning Group - there is a CCG for every area in the country.

CIC
Community Interest Company

CIO
Charitable Incorporated Organisation

Clarity-NSIMHN / NSIMHN
Clarity - North Somerset Independent Mental Health Network

CLLR
Notation shorthand for elected Councillors

CMHF
Community Mental Health Framework

COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

CPD
Continuing Professional Development

CPI
Complex Psychological Interventions

CQC
Care Quality Commission - a national healthcare oversight body

CRHTT
Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team

CYP
Children and Young People


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