Working relationship with NICE

NICE is part of the NHS. It is the independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on treatments and care for those using the NHS in England and Wales. Its guidance is for healthcare professionals and patients and their carers, to help them make decisions about treatment and healthcare.

NICE guidance and recommendations are prepared by independent groups that include professionals working in the NHS and people who are familiar with the issues affecting patients and carers. Currently NICE produces guidance in three areas of health:

• the use of new and existing medicines and treatments within the NHS in England and Wales - technology appraisals
• the appropriate treatment and care of patients with specific diseases and conditions within the NHS in England and Wales - clinical guidelines
• whether interventional procedures used for diagnosis or treatment are safe enough and work well enough for routine use - interventional procedures. Please see the NICE website for more information.

College involvement in NICE work
National Collaborating Centres (NCC)
Expert advisers
Representation on NICE Partners Council