Definition
People over the age of 18 years who requires care and support to live their life. Depending on the context, this could be adults accessing a particular care and support service, or adults who requires care and support who have needs that have not been met (for example, someone coming forward for an assessment).
The bigger picture
This language focuses on what people need and can imply people are ‘needy’, ‘helpless’ and need to be ‘looked after’, rather than focusing on people’s rights, their gifts and potential and on the support or adjustments a person requires.
Saying it differently
People
People who require care and support
People with cause to draw on support