Quality standard
Update information
Update information
June 2023: This quality standard was updated and statements prioritised in 2011 were replaced. The topic was identified for update following a review of quality standards. The review identified updated guidance on depression in adults.
Statements are marked as:
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[new 2023] if the statement covers a new area for quality improvement
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[2011, updated 2023] if the statement covers an area for quality improvement included in the 2011 quality standard and has been updated.
The previous version of the quality standard for depression in adults is available as a pdf.
Minor changes since publication
October 2024: Changes have been made to some source guidance and guideline recommendation numbers 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.