A number of Carers have experienced confusion over the meanings of acronyms used, particularly by professionals. Carers Support North Wilts have made a list of those you may find useful:

C.M.H.T - Community Mental Health Team
C.P.N - Community Psychiatric Nurse
A.S.W - Approved Social Worker
C.T.P.L.D - Community Team for People with Learning Difficulties
P.C.T - Primary Care Trust
N.W.D.C - North Wiltshire District Council
D.C.S - Department of Community Services
E.D.T - Emergency Duty Team
E.M.I - Elderly Mentally Ill
C.S.C.I - Commission for Social Care Inspection
O.T - Occupational Therapist
C.P.A - Care Plan Assessment or Care Programme Approach (Mental Health)
E.C.P.A - Enhanced Care Plan Assessment
C.I.C.T - Community Intermediate Crae Team
C.A.B - Citizens Advice Bureau
D.W.P - Department of Work andn Pensions
I.L.C - Independent Living Centre