Why is this important for you?

NICE aims to help people to get the best possible care no matter who they are or where they live. The guideline aims to:

  • help stop people with learning disabilities from getting mental health problems

  • help staff to recognise when people with learning disabilities have a mental health problem

  • help doctors and other staff who work with people with learning disabilities to assess mental health problems

  • make sure parents, family members, carers and care workers have the support they need

  • recommend treatments.