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Care and respect every time: new guidance for the care of older people
nmc-uk.org


Care and respect every time: new guidance for the care of older people

We've listened to the views of older people and their carers to produce a set of principles for care which focus on respect, dignity and communication.
Our increasingly aging population highlights the need for this new guidance, which asks nurses to
  • challenge negative attitudes to older people
  • promote a healthy lifestyle for older people
  • value and respect older people as individuals
  • be mindful of older people's dignity
  • show kindness and compassion in their behaviour
  • communicate effectively and respectfully
  • be committed to equality and diversity.
Care should be focused on the needs of the individual, and older people should be equal partners in their own care.
Nurses need to have the will to provide compassionate, dignified care and to actively challenge poor practice.
The guidance is aimed at working nurses, but also has implications for pre- and post- registration education and training, and can be used by employers as a benchmark for delivery. Carers and other healthcare professionals will also find this guidance useful and relevant to their work.
People, process and place
The guidance covers three main areas
  • people: the skills and qualities of nurses who provide care
  • process: different aspects of that care
  • place: the different environments where care is delivered
Guidance for older people: Q&A
Facts and figures
Order your copy of Guidance for the care of older people
Feedback about the new guidance

*Click here for further details:   http://www.nmc-uk.org/aArticle.aspx?ArticleID=3607

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