First public health guidance to be published on 31 March

The first two sets of public health guidance from NICE will be published on 31 March. Guidance on physical activity interventions will consider the effectiveness of four methods in encouraging individuals to become more active, and is for professionals in the NHS, local authorities and the voluntary sector.

The smoking cessation guidance considers whether brief smoking cessation interventions are effective at encouraging individuals to quit smoking, and is for professionals working in both primary and secondary health care services.