Update information
December 2019: We updated this guide to reflect the current process NICE uses to develop indicators.
Minor updates since publication
January 2026: We updated hyperlinks, removed outdated references to organisations, and aligned section 5 on equality and diversity to published manuals for NICE guidelines and quality standards.
October 2024: We expanded the summary of the information that may be presented at publication in section 3.6. We updated section 6.1 to reflect the current approach of observing committees online. We updated appendix A to expand on the criteria for assessing the validity of indicator specification. We also updated hyperlinks and removed outdated references to organisations and performance frameworks.
March 2020: We replaced the reference to 'NICE accredited guidance' with 'sources of high-quality evidence' in section 3.5 on NICE Guidance Executive,
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