Mental wellbeing of older people in care homes

Quality statements

Statement 1 Older people in care homes are offered opportunities during their day to participate in meaningful activity that promotes their health and mental wellbeing.

Statement 2 Older people in care homes are enabled to maintain and develop their personal identity.

Statement 3 Older people in care homes have the symptoms and signs of mental health conditions recognised and recorded as part of their care plan.

Statement 4 Older people in care homes who have specific needs arising from sensory impairment have these recognised and recorded as part of their care plan.

Statement 5 Older people in care homes have the symptoms and signs of physical problems recognised and recorded as part of their care plan.

Statement 6 Older people in care homes have access to the full range of healthcare services when they need them.