Resource Library

NICE guideline covering the recognition, assessment, and management of psychosis and schizophrenia in adults, including pharmacological and psychological interventions.

NICE guideline on the assessment and management of bipolar disorder in adults in primary and secondary care.

NICE guideline on the recognition and management of depression in adults, including stepped care, antidepressants, and psychological therapies.

NICE guideline on the management of generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder in adults in primary, secondary, and community care.

NICE guideline on the recognition, assessment, and treatment of PTSD in children, young people, and adults.

NICE guideline on the treatment of OCD and body dysmorphic disorder in adults, young people, and children.

NICE guideline on the recognition and treatment of eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.

NICE guideline on the treatment and management of borderline personality disorder in adults.

NICE guideline on the treatment and management of antisocial personality disorder in adults.

NICE guideline on the assessment, management, and support of people living with dementia and their carers.

NICE guideline on the diagnosis and management of ADHD in children, young people, and adults.

NICE guideline on the recognition, referral, diagnosis, and management of adults on the autism spectrum.

NICE guideline on the psychosocial interventions for drug misuse in adults.

NICE guideline on the diagnosis, assessment, and management of harmful drinking and alcohol dependence.

NICE guideline on the assessment, management, and prevention of recurrence of self-harm in adults, children, and young people.

NICE public health guideline on preventing suicide in community and custodial settings.

NICE guideline on the short-term management of violence and aggression in mental health, health, and community settings.

NICE quality standard on psychosis and schizophrenia in adults.

Comprehensive NICE guideline on bipolar disorder assessment and management in adults.

NICE guideline on the clinical assessment and management of people with multimorbidity, relevant to physical health monitoring in SMI.

NICE guideline on cardiovascular disease risk assessment and reduction, including lipid modification.

NICE guideline on the management of type 2 diabetes in adults.

NICE guideline on the identification, assessment, and management of obesity in adults and children.

NICE guideline on the diagnosis and management of hypertension in adults.

NICE safe staffing guideline on the safe and effective use of clozapine.

NICE guidance on rapid tranquilisation as part of the short-term management of violence and aggression.

The complete BNF providing authoritative information on the selection, prescribing, dispensing, and administration of medicines. Essential reference for all prescribers and nurses.

The BNF for Children provides authoritative guidance on medicines use in children and young people.

BNF section on antipsychotic drugs including typical and atypical antipsychotics, doses, side effects, and monitoring requirements.

BNF section on antidepressant drugs including SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, and MAOIs.

BNF section on mood stabilisers including lithium, valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine.

BNF section on anxiolytics and hypnotics including benzodiazepines and Z-drugs.

The full text of the Mental Health Act 1983 as amended, including all amendments made by the Mental Health Act 2007.

The statutory Code of Practice for the Mental Health Act 1983, providing guidance for professionals on how to apply the Act. Published by the Department of Health.

The full text of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

The statutory Code of Practice for the Mental Capacity Act 2005, providing guidance on how to apply the Act.

The full text of the Care Act 2014, covering adult social care, safeguarding, and after-care duties in England.

The full text of the Human Rights Act 1998, incorporating the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law.

The full text of the Equality Act 2010, covering protected characteristics including disability (which includes mental illness).

The full text of the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018, requiring transparency in the use of force in mental health units.

The Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated regulations establishing the Care Quality Commission and fundamental standards of care.

The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, Regulation 20 — the statutory Duty of Candour for NHS organisations.

The UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 govern the processing of personal data, including sensitive health data.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council Code sets out the professional standards that nurses, midwives, and nursing associates must uphold. It is the foundation of professional nursing practice.

NMC guidance on revalidation requirements for nurses and midwives, including practice hours, CPD, reflective accounts, and reflective discussion.

The NMC standards of proficiency that all registered nurses must meet, covering the seven platforms of nursing practice.

NMC standards for prescribing programmes for nurses and midwives, covering independent and supplementary prescribing.

NMC guidance on fitness to practise, including what constitutes misconduct, impairment, and the investigation process.

NMC standards and guidance for advanced nursing practice, including Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Consultants.

The Care Quality Commission's fundamental standards that all health and social care services must meet. Includes person-centred care, dignity, safety, and duty of candour.

CQC's framework for inspecting mental health services, including the five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led.

CQC's role in monitoring the use of the Mental Health Act, including visiting detained patients and reviewing MHA paperwork.

NHS England's Long Term Plan (2019) commitments for mental health, including expanding community services, crisis care, and early intervention.

The independent Mental Health Taskforce report setting out a five-year strategy for mental health in England.

NHS England guidance and resources on improving the physical health of people with serious mental illness, including the annual health check programme.

NHS England's patient safety strategy, including the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF).

Information on the Safewards model for reducing conflict and containment on inpatient wards, endorsed by NHS England.

The Lester UK Adaptation is a tool for carrying out physical health checks for people with serious mental illness, covering cardiometabolic risk factors.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists provides clinical guidance, position statements, and educational resources for mental health professionals.

Royal College of Psychiatrists guidance on the safe use of clozapine, including monitoring requirements and management of side effects.

The National Audit of Schizophrenia provides benchmarking data on the care of people with schizophrenia in England and Wales.

RCN resources for mental health nurses, including guidance on professional practice, workforce, and clinical topics.

RCN guidance on restrictive practice in mental health settings, including restraint, seclusion, and observation.

The MHRA Yellow Card scheme for reporting suspected adverse drug reactions and medical device incidents.

MHRA guidance on the Valproate Pregnancy Prevention Programme, including the risks of valproate in women of childbearing potential.

MHRA guidance on the mandatory haematological monitoring requirements for clozapine.

MHRA guidance on the safe use of lithium, including monitoring requirements and signs of toxicity.

OHID (formerly Public Health England) resources on mental health, including epidemiology, prevention, and public health approaches.

Mind provides comprehensive, accessible information on mental health conditions, treatments, and rights for people in England and Wales.

Rethink Mental Illness provides information and support for people affected by severe mental illness and their carers.

Information on Independent Mental Health Advocates (IMHAs) and how to access IMHA services for detained patients in England and Wales.

Information on the Mental Health Tribunal (First-tier Tribunal, Mental Health) for England and Wales, including how to apply and what to expect.

NHS England's STOMP programme to reduce the over-prescribing of psychotropic medications to people with learning disabilities, autism, or both.

Home Office and NHS England guidance on the Prevent duty for NHS organisations, including the role of mental health professionals in safeguarding.

NICE public health guideline on domestic violence and abuse, including identification, referral, and support.

NICE guideline on safeguarding adults in care homes, relevant to mental health nursing in residential settings.