Our diagnostics assessment recommendations are prepared by an independent advisory committee called the diagnostics advisory committee (DAC).
Standing committee members are appointed for a 2 or 3 year term and specialist committee members are appointed for the specific topic under consideration and serve for the duration of that assessment.
Committee members are drawn from:
- the NHS
- patient and carer organisations
- academia
- the diagnostics industry.
Although the committee seeks the views of organisations representing health professionals, patients, carers, manufacturers and government, its advice is independent of any vested interests.
Next meeting dates
Our diagnostics advisory committee meetings are currently being held virtually.
- Tuesday 15 July 2025
- Wednesday 13 August 2025
- Tuesday 16 September 2025
- Wednesday 15 October 2025
- Tuesday 18 November 2025
Dates and venues are subject to change.