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Older People in Care Homes

Sex, Sexuality and Intimate Relationships

Published: 29/09/2022
Publication code: 010 111
This guidance has been developed to help nurses and care staff work effectively with issues of sexuality, intimate relationships, sexual expression and sex, particularly people living in care homes. Its aim is to facilitate learning, support best practice and serve as a resource to help nurses and care staff address the needs of older service users in a professional, sensitive, legal and practical way.

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