Endorsement

Multiple Antenatal Care Pathway

A proforma to be used by healthcare professionals when caring for women with multiple pregnancies. It is a Word document that can be included in patient files and is downloadable from the producer’s website. The care pathway also covers a general risk assessment on Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) and pre-eclampsia, as well as a prompt to share multiple specific parent information with the client. It has been revised to reflect updates in the NICE guideline on multiple pregnancy (CG129).

Twins and Multiple Births Association (TAMBA)

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NG137

QS46

Predict Prostate

A decision aid for non-metastatic prostate cancer, covering radical and conservative management. Patients can input their age, comorbidities, disease characteristics and biopsy information, which it checks against a prognostic model to predict their survival chance at 10 and 15 years. These calculations are done in the browser so no inputted data is gathered. The tool also displays information on the chance of different side effects.

The University of Cambridge Academic Urology Group

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NG131

QS91

Low back pain patient information leaflet

A patient information leaflet illustrating different patient experiences of back pain and providing advice on what causes back pain and how to manage it. It was designed with the close involvement of a patient panel.

Keele University

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NG59

QS155

QS15

TrendCare

TrendCare aims to provide senior nurses with the data, to enabling them to make decisions about “live” staffing levels and establishment planning. Data on ‘predicted’ versus ‘actual’ staffing requirements can be exported and viewed as a ‘live dashboard’ (hospital at a glance). This aids users in identifying opportunities to improve safety, reduce risk and potentially cost, where appropriate

Trend Care Systems UK Ltd

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SG1

NG4

About the NICE Guideline on motor neurone disease. Information for people with or affected by MND.

The resource is a downloadable, printable patient guide to the NICE guideline on motor neurone disease. It explains what NICE guidelines are, what the NICE guideline says on different topics, and how it can help those affected by MND. It also provides links to other sources of help such as care regulators and patient liaison services.

Motor Neurone Disease Association

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NG42

QS126

Diagnosis of urinary tract infections (UTIs) - Quick reference tool for primary care: For consultation and local adaptation

A reference document for the diagnosis of urinary tract infections, which can be used during patient consultations with primary care prescribers. It aims to provide a simple and effective approach to the diagnosis of urinary tract infections and minimise the emergence of antibiotic resistance in the community.

Public Health England

NG15
NG63
NG109
NG111
CG54
NG113
QS36
QS90

Chronic heart failure in adults e-learning course

An online training course in several modules, designed to support staff in implementing NG106 Chronic heart failure. It covers diagnosis, team working, pharmacological interventions, specialist management for reduced ejection fraction, and lifestyle advice.

PrescQIPP Community Interest Company

NG106

QS9

Care Home Charter for Swallowing and Medicines

A leaflet intended to be used by residents and care professionals in a care home setting to improve medication management practices for patients with dysphagia and elderly residents in general.

The Patients Association

SC1

QS85

NG48

QS151

‘Difficulties sitting still or concentrating: Support in the NHS i-THRIVE Grid’ and ‘Difficulties sitting still or concentrating: Support outside of the NHS (parents) i-THRIVE Grid’

Two patient decision aids for use in consultations with young people who have difficulties sitting still or concentrating (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and their parents or carers. It provides information on the different kinds of support available in the NHS and outside the NHS, along with the potential benefits and risks of those options.

The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families and The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust.

NG87

A series of printable A4 2-page screening and action tools. It covers the ages 0-5, 5-11 and 12+ (including adults and during pregnancy) in primary care, community care, ambulance/pre-hospital care, acute care and telephone triage.

UK Sepsis Trust

NG51

QS161

A single-page decision aid for different contraceptive methods such as implants, pills and single-use methods, aimed at young people. It provides pictures and short descriptions, as well as information on efficacy, advantages and disadvantages.

The Family Planning Association (FPA)

CG30

PH51

QS129

A patient guide to the care pathway for brain tumours in adults comprising 8 short pdf documents, from diagnosis to survivorship or end-of-life care. It covers what may happen at each point, what the guidance says should be provided and questions people may wish to ask clinicians.

brainstrust

NG99

A guide to falls prevention, risk assessment and management in care homes. The resource is aimed at care home staff and managers and includes a mix of theory, guidance and practical tools.

NHS England North

CG161

QS86

A patient information fact sheet about cough in adults, describing the symptoms, typical prognosis and why antibiotics are not usually needed. Self-care advice is provided along with advice on when to seek medical help.

NG120

CG69

A collection of infographics showing the effect on blood sugar of different foods compared to teaspoons of table sugar. They are aimed at people with type 2 diabetes to help them make informed food decisions.

NG28

PH38

A single-page infographic presenting the non-pharmacological options for management of rheumatoid arthritis. It is aimed at allied health professionals (principally but not exclusively Osteopaths) for quick reference.

NG100

A discharge summary document aimed at health and care professionals involved in the discharge of patients across all health and social care settings. It is intended to be shared with GPs and the patient or carer to ensure continuity of care after discharge.

NG27

QS136

An algorithm that guides a prescriber through investigating why a patient is taking a benzodiazepine or benzodiazepine receptor-agonist (‘Z-drug’) and exploring with them whether continued use or tapered deprescribing is more appropriate. It also provides advice supporting deprescribing including how to engage patients and caregivers, dose tapering and behavioural management.

TA77

NG5

An information sheet on urinary tract infections aimed at women aged 65 years and over. It is used in consultation with a GP and provides information on symptoms, how to self-care and when to seek further help. It also provides information on antibiotic resistance.

NG15

NG63

NG109

NG111

An infographic covering the assessment and non-pharmacological options for management of osteoarthritis in adults. It is aimed at allied health professionals (principally but not exclusively Osteopaths) for quick reference.  

CG177

A video and hosting page providing information on the treatment of childhood constipation with a macrogol laxative. It is aimed at patients and their parents or carers, as well as professionals who need to provide information to patients.

CG99

QS62

The resource is a clinical audit tool in a spreadsheet format, covering the diagnosis and management of motor neurone disease and the support offered to patients throughout their care.

NG42

QS126

Sinusitis (acute): update slide set

A slide set and quiz covering antimicrobial prescribing for acute sinusitis. It's aimed at prescribers and health professionals caring for people with the condition.

NG79

What you should expect from your care. Using the NICE guideline on Motor Neurone Disease

A guide for patients or their representatives who require information on services provided in secondary, tertiary and social care for motor neurone disease

NG42

QS126

A template for advance care planning, for children and young people. It covers the items required by NG61. It's a tool for discussing and communicating the wishes of a child or young person and their family, with those providing their care.

NG61

QS160

A patient information sheet for urinary tract infections in people aged 65 and over, for use in primary care. It provides information on symptoms, how to self-care and when to seek further help. It also provides information on antibiotic resistance.

NG15

NG63

NG109

NG111

Patient information providing a lay summary and explanation of each recommendation in the NICE guideline on pancreatic cancer in adults.

NG85

An online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Programme for people attempting to overcome difficulties with drug and alcohol usage as well as any mental health issues associated with substance misuse.  Intended to be used in conjunction with healthcare professionals in all UK healthcare settings and the third sector.

PH49

PH6

The audit proforma and its associated guidance note helps users perform an audit of their organisation. The QS138 Tool SNAP© Survey provides a summary page of percentage compliance for each quality standard audited. Results can be used for benchmarking against other organisations.

QS138

NG24

A short document comprising a competency framework for antimicrobial stewardship. It is aimed at undergraduates training to be healthcare professionals and organisations providing that education.

NG15

QS121

The resource is a shared decision-making aid intended for use by healthcare professionals during consultations with patients experiencing heavy periods.

NG88

QS47

A booklet, freely available from the Together for Short Lives website or as a hard copy. It is aimed at professionals in all health and social care settings providing palliative care to children.

NG61
QS160

A short document aimed at dentists, providing implementation advice for the NICE guidance on antimicrobial prophylaxis for endocarditis. 

CG64

A single page infographic intended to be used by healthcare professionals when assessing risk factors for osteoporosis. It is a pictorial representation of the CG146 guideline, presented as a quick reference guide.

CG146

Two booklets (1 for care home staff, 1 for managers) providing an overarching approach and practical tips, for building relationships between care home staff and residents. 

QS184
QS50

A short 9-question tool for stratifying patients with back pain into low, medium or high-risk groups. Patients are then provided with treatment options based on their risk group. 

NG59
CG138
QS155
QS15

An online training course designed to support care staff to implement NG67 Managing medicines for adults receiving social care in the community.

NG67

A care home resource covering caring for residents with type 1 and type 2 diabetes to ensure that residents have access to high-quality care informed by NICE guidance and quality standards.

NG28
CG32
NG17
QS24

A proforma to be used by healthcare professionals when caring for women with multiple pregnancies. 

CG129
QS46

A data collection and audit tool to evaluate the quality of perinatal mental health care provision.

May 2018

Updated Dec 2018

QS115

A range of A5 printed booklets covering different aspects of the management of type 1 diabetes, for use in individual consultations and group education sessions. Titles are purchased by professionals rather than members of the public, either individually or in combined packs.

NG17

A leaflet covering recommendations for suspecting spondyloarthritis, referral to rheumatology, and differences in imaging for axial spondyloarthritis compared to standard lumbar spine protocol.

NG65

An online training course designed to support care home staff to implement SC1 Managing Medicines in Care Homes

SC1

QS85

A detailed pathway covering pre-referral, diagnosis and treatment options for people with prostate cancer, in a document format. It takes into account the different members of a multidisciplinary team including primary, secondary and social care.

NG131

QS91

CG138

CG146

The resource is 3 short videos advising patients on reducing the risk of wound infection, what causes wound infection, and how to care for their wound.

NG125

QS49

The resource is a tool kit which aims to help families and service providers utilise person centred planning approaches to support communication, advance care planning. This is to ensure that unique person centred information is captured and recorded to support palliative care planning and delivery.

NG61

QS160

The resource comprises 2 patient decision aids for use in consultations with people who have low mood and their parents or carers (if applicable).

NG134

The resource is a booklet intended to be used by healthcare professionals working in UK health or social care settings and particularly in the community. It provides detailed information on how to identify and manage patients who are at risk of malnutrition.

CG32

QS24

The resource is a patient decision aid for use in consultations with people who have self-harmed and their parents or carers (if applicable). It provides information on the different kinds of support available in the NHS and the potential benefits and risks of those options.

CG133

The resource is a pictorial information leaflet for respiratory tract infections. It is used in consultation with a GP and states how to manage common symptoms, how long they typically last and when to seek further help.

NG15

CG69

NG63

The resource is a single-sided information sheet for respiratory tract infections. It is used in consultation with a GP and states the usual duration for different symptoms, how to self-care and when to seek further help. It provides information on antibiotic use and records whether any were prescribed to be collected in future if required.

NG15

CG69

NG63

An online training course designed to support care home staff to implement SC1 Managing Medicines in Care Homes.

SC1

QS85

Where to have your baby:

For women having their first baby

For women who have had a baby before

The resources are booklets intended to be used by healthcare professionals during consultations with pregnant women when deciding on the place of birth.

CG190

QS105

The document is a summary of the recommendations in NG31 relevant to GPs.

NG31 

A consensus guidance document on the use of faecal calprotectin tests in primary care. A standalone document accessible either in print form or online, to encourage the use of faecal calprotectin testing, a diagnostic test recommended by NICE to reduce unnecessary referrals for patients with bowel conditions.

August 2017

Updated June 2018

DG11
QS114

The tool is intended to support clinicians in primary care when making decisions about anticoagulating patients with atrial fibrillation. It integrates NICE guidance regarding the management of atrial fibrillation directly into the clinical systems used in primary care.

CG180
QS93
TA355

The tool and its user guide are intended for healthcare professionals working with older patients to improve their independence and mental wellbeing. The tool is a questionnaire, which assesses the baseline wellbeing score of a person’s mental wellbeing and independence.

NG32

The resource is a summary of key practice points around the diagnosis and management of fever in children. It's aimed at any healthcare professional dealing with children at the point of care.

CG160

The resource is a summary document designed to be used by GPs in the management of cirrhosis.

NG50

A concise summary of our guidance on assessment and management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease relevant to GPs. It presents 10 questions and answers that cover diagnosis and referral, for both children and adults.

NG49

This e-learning course is designed to support clinicians in implementing NICE guidelines and quality standards in relation to managing type 2 diabetes in adults. It's particularly focused on the optimisation of medicines to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

NG5
NG28
QS6
QS120

A patient-held record for bladder cancer, used by both the patient and the clinical team responsible for their care, incorporating clinical information and a treatment summary. The record supports recommendations and standards around needs assessment, diagnosis, classification, discussion of options and follow-up.

NG2
QS106

The resource is a care pathway for individuals with low back pain (LBP) or radicular pain. It is aimed at CCGs and is designed to provide a commissioning vehicle for the implementation of guidance. The pathway is entirely generic. No speciality or sub-speciality is included as such, but rather the competencies and skills of the health care professional are defined at every stage. The pathway is based on the needs of the patient at each point and on the structures of the services that might meet these needs.

NG59

A visual ‘mind map’ style presentation of the recommendations in ‘NG12 Suspected cancer: recognition and referral’ (2015). It is a referral algorithm aimed at healthcare professionals making referral decisions for patients with suspected cancer.

NG12

A safe staffing toolkit that can be accessed by authorised users through any internet enabled computer or tablet. It is designed to support senior nurses and their colleagues to review, plan and budget for safe, affordable ward staffing.

SG1

The manual is a 76 page document for training and monitoring clinicians who then deliver the service according to the manual to children and young people and their families. The manual consists of 16 chapters with different topics. 

QS53
CG159
CG31

The resource is a quick reference leaflet for healthcare professionals providing information about menopausal symptoms and the use of CBT as a treatment option.

The toolkit (in the format of an EMIS web template and protocol) supports healthcare professionals to identify people over 65 who have had a fall or are at risk of falls and prompts further discussion and assessment. It also prompts consideration of a medication review if older people are taking psychotropic medicines.

e-Bug

The e-Bug resource consists of teacher packs containing lesson plans, activities and worksheets for children aged 4 – 18 on antibiotics and antibiotic resistance. e-Bug also hosts student websites which contain, for example, games, quizzes and revision guides for students to continue learning at home. The resource covers introducing antibiotics, antibiotic resistance and taking antibiotics correctly.

NG63

Creating healthy NHS workplaces - a toolkit to support the implementation

The toolkit aims to support NHS organisations to improve staff health, wellbeing, effectiveness and productivity by providing practical, step-by-step information.
The toolkit is split into sections that contribute to creating a healthy workplace and are based on NICE guidance and recommendations.

PH19
PH22
CG43
PH5
PH13
NG90

Association of British Neurologists Trainees (ABNT) Innovative E-learning Module - Head Injury

The Innovative E-learning method allows incorporation of clinical acumen, best practice guidelines and basic pathophysiology to simulate a platform that combines medical knowledge and clinical judgement.

CG176
QS74

Guide for Power PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters) Solo using Ultrasound and Sherlock 3CG Guidance

The aim of the guide is to provide clear, written instructions on how to place or insert Power PICCs using Ultrasound and Sherlock 3CG Guidance.
The guide supports the introduction of a significant change in practice and is intended to help clinicians to be effective and consistent. 

MTG24
TA49
QS61

Pharmaceutical Care Plan

This resource is intended to encourage a culture that supports the safe and effective transfer of information about patients’ medicines

NG5
CG138
CG76
QS15
QS120

Introductory Certificate in Obesity, Malnutrition and Health

The resources aim to enable interactive workshop sessions that promote role play and explore case scenarios so that health professionals are able to explore the challenging aspects of putting obesity guidance into practice using the communication skills required.

QS94
CG32
PH44
CG189
PH54
QS111

Needs Assessment Tool-progressive disease: Interstitial Lung Disease (NAT-PD: ILD)

Developed to be used by doctors and nurses in routine clinical practice in all settings, facilitating the identification of supportive and palliative needs of people with interstitial lung disease (ILD), and triaging those requiring referral to specialist palliative care (SPC) services.

CG163
QS79

Developed for services or individuals to review whether they could make environments friendlier towards those with autism and raise awareness of how they might be able to make changes.

CG142
CG170

This resource enables nurses, junior doctors and pharmacists to develop further knowledge in recognising and treating acute kidney injury (AKI) amongst admitted patients within the hospital environment. 

CG169
CG174
QS66
QS76

A guide to assist healthcare professionals in identifying patients with COPD who are at high, medium or low risk of malnutrition and assist them in providing appropriate nutrition support dependent on risk category.

CG32
QS24
NG115

A decision support tool designed to assist UK healthcare professionals in the appropriate prescribing of anticoagulation therapy for the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.

CG180
TA355

For use by instructors to ensure that a generic programme of approved skills is being delivered, with the purpose of providing a coordinated approach across the High Secure Hospitals (HSS). Although the manual has been written for the use of HSS much of the material is applicable to other settings within the NHS and elsewhere

NG10

A computer software program which records data for maternity care in a single comprehensive record. The data covers the patient journey from the first consultation with the maternity service to post-natal discharge.

QS22
QS32
QS37
QS46
QS60
QS105
QS3
QS4
QS15
QS35
QS43
QS57
QS61
QS65
QS66
QS75
QS98
QS109
QS115

General first-line information to adults about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and diet to improve their symptoms.

CG61
QS114

Birthrate Plus® provides midwifery managers, general managers and commissioners with a workforce tool that is based on data classified by clinical need. The Intrapartum Acuity tool provides an objective real-time assessment of the complexity and risk factors of women and their babies during labour, delivery and the immediate post-delivery period.

NG4

An online resource to enhance the self-management of diabetes.

The objective of Mapmydiabetes® is to improve the uptake of diabetes self–management education (DSME) to patients with type 2 diabetes by providing high-quality online information and educational content. It is available only by referral (‘Mapmydiabetes Prescription’) to patients with
diabetes by the doctor or nurse looking after them.

May 2016

Updated September 2016

NG28
QS6

An audit-based quality improvement programme to help mental health services improve prescribing of antipsychotics for children and adolescents. It is open to all secondary mental health services in the UK.

CG155

This service manual is designed to provide psycho-education and skills training to referred families/carers affected by a range of mental illnesses. This includes the patient if practical. The intervention uses a recovery focused approach to support the whole family.

CG178
QS80

Information about the importance of home injuries to pre-school children and how these injuries can be prevented, drawing on evidence from multiple sources.

The target audience is children’s centres, health visiting teams, family support agencies, fire and rescue services and other organisations that have the opportunity help prevent accidental injuries among pre-school children.

PH29
PH30

An education programme aimed to develop registered nurses who are committed to delivering the highest quality of care for the health and wellbeing of their patients. 

NG5
CG161
NG16
CG32
CG174
CG50
NG31
NG10
NG11
QS89
QS184

CG190
QS105

A booklet that aims to provide information and support about the diagnosis, symptoms and management of M.E. /CFS for patients and GPs.

CG53

A 2 page information sheet providing advice to melanoma health care teams on:

• What advice to give melanoma patients on sun exposure and why
• Measuring vitamin D levels in melanoma patients

NG14

CG155

CG178

QS80