Dignity and respect are at the heart of good nursing care.
Treating people as individuals, and respecting their dignity, is the first principle of the code that nurses and midwives must follow throughout their careers.We are actively promoting our guidance for the nurses who look after older people. It has a set of key principles and reinforces the values at the heart of the code.We are also distributing information for older people on what they should expect from nurses, and what to do if they have any concerns.
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
Statistical analysis from our research in this area.
Information for older people and their carers about what they can expect from nurses, and how to challenge poor care
Frequently asked questions on this area of guidance
Here is some of the positive feedback we have had about Guidance for the care of older people:
Thanks to everyone who has helped us to distribute Guidance for the care of older people and Care and respect every time
The care that you can expect from nurses
Information for nurses