National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)

NICE provide guidance, based on best available evidence, for high quality healthcare and preventing ill health.

The Trust reviews all guidance, technology appraisals and quality standards issued by NICE to ascertain their applicability to services provided by the Trust. Where applicable a thorough assessment of Trust compliance is completed and action plans put in place as necessary to implement recommendations.

Audits of NICE guidance are included in the Trust's annual clinical audit programme to ensure that recommendations are being followed.