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likepersonsorganisasjon

English translation: support group

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Norwegian term or phrase:likepersonsorganisasjon
English translation:support group
Entered by: Carole Hognestad

10:35 Apr 28, 2015
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Other
Norwegian term or phrase: likepersonsorganisasjon
Bedriften har et nært samarbeid med flere pasient- og likepersonsorganisasjoner
som representerer pasienter og pårørende.
Carole Hognestad
Local time: 14:59
support group
Explanation:
I think a support group should cover the entire term.
A peer support group is another alternative.
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eodd
Local time: 13:59
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4 +3support group
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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
support group


Explanation:
I think a support group should cover the entire term.
A peer support group is another alternative.

Example sentence(s):
  • We offer courses, counseling, and support groups for patients, survivors, family members, volunteers and professional caregivers.

    Reference: http://kreftforeningen.no/en/about-us/
eodd
Local time: 13:59
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Per Bergvall: Peer is required for the full meaning - as in peer support group
16 mins

agree  Christine Andersen: I thought of interest group, but I think this fits better
28 mins

agree  Norskpro: Peer support group
3 hrs
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