Version: 0.0.2 | Published: 8 Jun 2026 | Updated: 13 days ago
Summary
Reference Code:
DAPB2085
Type:
Collections
Applies To:
Residential social care : Care home services with nursing
Care Settings:
- Community health
- Hospital
- Urgent and Emergency Care
- Walk in centre
Publication Date:
30 January 2020
Contact Point
Contact Point:
Documentation
Associated Media:
Description:
PLACE assessments are an annual appraisal of the non-clinical aspects of NHS and independent/private healthcare settings, undertaken by teams made up of staff and members of the public (known as patient assessors). The team must include a minimum of 50 per cent patient assessors.
PLACE assessments provide a framework for assessing quality against common guidelines and standards in order to quantify the environment's cleanliness, food and hydration provision, the extent to which the provision of care with privacy and dignity is supported, and whether the premises are equipped to meet the needs of people with dementia or with a disability.
The PLACE collection underwent a national review, which started in 2018 and concluded in summer 2019. The question set has been significantly refined and revised, and guidance documents have been updated. The review ensures that the collection remains relevant and delivers its aims.
Review & Status
Mandated:
Yes
Status:
active
Legal Authority 1
Legal Authority:
Section 259 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012
Origin
Name:
NHSE-SD Data Catalogue