NICE calls for an end to health inequalities for pregnant women in difficult social circumstances

Pregnant women living in difficult social circumstances, including those who misuse drugs or experience domestic abuse, need specialised, flexible antenatal care to prevent serious complications before and after giving birth, says new guidance published today by NICE.

200th NICE technology appraisal guidance to help tackle growing hepatitis C problem

NICE has today published its 200th technology appraisal guidance – a partial update of existing NICE guidance on treatments for chronic hepatitis C. The new guidance reflects changes in the marketing authorisations for peginterferon alfa (2a and 2b).

Surgery for obese could 'save millions of pounds'

Following NICE guidance on bariatric surgery could save the economy hundreds of millions of pounds and the NHS around £56 million every year, leading surgeons have said. But a report by the Royal College of Surgeons reveals that many Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) are not following NICE guidelines.

New tools to help manage lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men

An education module is available offering advice on the effective management of LUTS in men. The interactive module will guide you through a real life consultation. NICE has also produced a commissioning guide to help put the recommendations into practice. It highlights services for disinvestment or decommissioning, enabling commissioners to release resources or generate savings.

NICE is inviting registered stakeholders to comment on the development of a clinical practice guideline on psychosis in conjunction with substance misuse: the assessment and management of psychosis with substance misuse

Comment on the provisional recommendations made in an update to the epilepsy guidelines. New recommendations have been added to the section on pharmacological management and ketogenic diet in both adults and children.

Help improve service transition for young people

The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) is calling for examples of good practice that supports service transitions for young people with psychological, emotional or behavioural problems.

Calling all nurses and health care assistants

NHS Evidence has teamed up with the Royal College of Nursing to conduct a survey into the information searching needs and behaviours of nurses and health care assistants (HCAs). Complete the survey and help NHS Evidence meet your needs.