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About this information

About this information

NICE guidelines provide advice on the care and support that should be offered to people who use health and care services.

This information explains the advice about violence and aggression that is set out in NICE guideline NG10.

This is an update and replaces the advice on violence that NICE produced in 2005.

Does this information apply to me?

Yes, if you:

  • have a mental health problem and are in a health or social care setting or

  • are a family member or carer of someone who has a mental health problem and is in a health or social care setting.

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