Quality standard [QS50]: Mental wellbeing of older people in care homes

Person centred care as a priority in services

Quality standard [QS50]: Mental wellbeing of older people in care homes

Provider: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

This quality standard covers the mental wellbeing of older people (aged 65 and over) receiving care in care homes (including residential and nursing accommodation, day care and respite care). It focuses on support for people to improve their mental wellbeing so that they can stay as well and independent as possible. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Quality standard [QS50]: Mental wellbeing of older people in care homes

Quality standard [QS50]: Mental wellbeing of older people in care homes

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