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Obsessive-compulsive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder: treatment (CG31)
This guideline covers recognising, assessing, diagnosing and treating obsessive-compulsive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder in adults, young people and children (aged 8 years and older). It aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder. It includes recommendations on how families and carers may be able to support people with either of these conditions, and how they can get support for themselves.
This guideline covers recognising, assessing and treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children, young people and adults. It aims to improve quality of life by reducing symptoms of PTSD such as anxiety, sleep problems and difficulties with concentration. Recommendations also aim to raise awareness of the condition and improve coordination of care.
This guideline covers rehabilitation after stroke for over 16s. It aims to ensure people are assessed for common problems and conditions linked to stroke, and get the care and therapy they need. It includes recommendations on the organisation and delivery of rehabilitation in hospital and the community.
Psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people: recognition and management (CG155)
This guideline covers recognising and managing psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people. It aims to improve early recognition of psychosis and schizophrenia so that children and young people can be offered the treatment and care they need to live with the condition.
This quality standard covers ways to reduce suicide and help people bereaved or affected by suicide. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Multi-agency suicide prevention partnerships
- Quality statement 2: Reducing access to methods of suicide
- Quality statement 3: Media reporting
- Quality statement 4: Involving family, carers or friends
- Quality statement 5: Supporting people bereaved or affected by a suspected suicide
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Depression in children and young people: identification and management (NG134)
This guideline covers identifying and managing depression in children and young people aged 5 to 18 years. Based on the stepped-care model, it aims to improve recognition and assessment and promote effective treatments for mild and moderate to severe depression.
This quality standard covers assessing and managing hearing loss in adults (aged 18 and over). It includes people presenting with hearing loss for the first time in adulthood whether it started in adulthood or earlier. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Earwax removal
- Quality statement 2: Sudden onset of hearing loss
- Quality statement 3: Rapid worsening of hearing loss
- Quality statement 4: Audiological assessment
- Quality statement 5: Provision of hearing aids
- Quality statement 6: Follow-up audiology appointment
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This guideline covers mid-life approaches to delay or prevent the onset of dementia, disability and frailty in later life. The guideline aims to increase the amount of time that people can be independent, healthy and active in later life.
Suspected neurological conditions: recognition and referral (QS198)
This quality standard covers assessing and referring children (under 16) and adults (16 and over) who have symptoms or signs associated with neurological conditions. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Headaches and 'red flag' symptoms in children
- Quality statement 2: Head size and shape in children
- Quality statement 3: Suspected dystonia in adults
- Quality statement 4: Hallpike manoeuvre for adults
- Quality statement 5: Functional neurological disorders in adults
- Quality statement 6: Individualised care for adults
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This quality standard covers diagnosing, assessing and managing cerebral palsy in children and young people under 25. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Follow-up for children with major risk factors for cerebral palsy
- Quality statement 2: Referral for children with delayed motor milestones
- Quality statement 3: Information for parents and carers of children and young people with cerebral palsy
- Quality statement 4: Personal folders for children and young people with cerebral palsy
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This guideline covers the identification, assessment and treatment of attachment difficulties in children and young people up to age 18 who are adopted from care, in special guardianship, looked after by local authorities in foster homes (including kinship foster care), residential settings and other accommodation, or on the edge of care. It aims to address the many emotional and psychological needs of children and young people in these situations, including those resulting from maltreatment.
This guideline covers using psychosocial interventions to treat adults and young people over 16 who have a problem with or are dependent on opioids, stimulants or cannabis. It aims to reduce illicit drug use and improve people’s physical and mental health, relationships and employment.
Gambling-related harms: identification, assessment and management (NG248)
This guideline covers identifying, assessing and treating gambling-related harms. This includes people aged 18 and over who are experiencing gambling that harms, and people of any age affected by someone close to them who is experiencing gambling that harms.
This guideline covers rehabilitation strategies for adults who have experienced a critical illness and stayed in critical care. It aims to improve physical, psychological and cognitive outcomes in people who have been discharged from critical care.
This guideline covers encouraging people to increase the amount they walk or cycle for travel or recreation purposes.