The first report of the Citizens Council is published today. The Council considered the question: ‘What should NICE take into account when making decisions about clinical need?’

The report will be considered by the NICE Board at their next public meeting (Wednesday 15 January 2003 in Lancaster). Following this meeting NICE will issue a formal response setting out the Board’s reaction to the recommendations contained in the report. Their response will be published on the NICE website alongside the Council’s report, and will make clear how the recommendations made will inform the Institute’s work and that of the independent groups and committees who advise it.

2002/68 Press release - Citizens Council issues first ´Common sense´ health report