Mental wellbeing of older people in care homes

Update information

Minor changes since publication

May 2024: Changes have been made to the source guidance section for statement 3 to align with updated NICE guidelines on mental health. The guidelines were simplified by removing recommendations on general principles of care that are covered in other NICE guidelines.

January 2023: This quality standard was checked to make sure that it aligns with the updated NICE guideline on delirium: prevention, diagnosis and management. References and source guidance sections have been updated. Data sources have been updated throughout.

June 2018: Changes have been made to align this quality standard with the updated NICE guideline on dementia: assessment, management and support for people living with dementia and their carers. References and source guidance sections have been updated.