New guidance to improve the quality of life for children and young people in care

Early and improved access to mental health services should be made available as standard practice for children and young people in care, according to new guidance from NICE and the Social Care Institute for Excellence.

First national guidance to help treat bedwetting in children

Children under the age of seven should now be considered for treatment for bedwetting, as NICE signals a change to current practice.

NICE launches database to cut inappropriate GP referrals

An online database offering GPs advice on referring patients from primary to secondary care could help to reduce the number of inappropriate referrals and ensure value for money in the NHS, says NICE. The NICE database covers referral advice for patients with the range of conditions NICE has published guidance on such as suspected cancer, lower back pain and psoriasis.

Four new tools to help you implement our delirium guidance

Listen to a podcast with Professor John Young, chair of the NICE delirium guideline development group, discussing the importance of delirium prevention. NICE has also produced an awareness workshop, a slide set and a session plan (click 'read' button below).

A costing report and slide set have also been produced for the looked-after children guidance.

NICE is inviting registered stakeholders to comment on the development of a draft clinical guideline on lung cancer, the second most common cancer in the UK. Around 38,000 people are diagnosed with the cancer each year. Stakeholders have until the 29th November to send in comments.

Have your say on the development of quality standards for COPD and CKD in adults, as NICE launches a consultation on the draft quality standards. During the consultation period, NICE implementation consultants will be visiting GPs and PCTs to explore how the standards can be effectively and successfully put into practice.

NICE Annual Conference 2011

The NICE Annual Conference will help you deliver change in the tough economic climate. Speakers include: Sir Michael Marmot (BMA) and Professor Steve Field (RCGP). Book now (quote priority code UPCOCT)

Calling all midwives

NHS Evidence is conducting a survey into the research needs of midwives. Complete the survey online or request a hard copy by contacting user.research@nice.org.uk.