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This guideline covers the short-term management of violence and aggression in adults (aged 18 and over), young people (aged 13 to 17) and children (aged 12 and under). It is relevant for mental health, health and community settings. The guideline aims to safeguard both staff and people who use services by helping to prevent violent situations and providing guidance to manage them safely when they occur.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

28 May 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for native aortic valve regurgitation. This involves implanting a replacement valve inside the faulty native valve.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 June 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on implant insertion for prominent ears in children, young people and adults. This involves inserting small curved implants under the skin of each ear.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

11 September 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy in adults and children. This involves inserting a laser into the area of the brain causing seizures.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

4 March 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on synthetic cartilage implant insertion for first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis (hallux rigidus). This involves replacing damaged cartilage with an artificial (synthetic) implant.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

1 June 2022

Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on digitally enabled therapies for adults with depression.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Last updated

14 January 2025

This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute pyelonephritis (upper urinary tract infection) in children, young people and adults who do not have a catheter. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.

Result type

Antimicrobial prescribing guideline

Published

31 October 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for Barrett's oesophagus. This involves using a light-activated drug (called a photosensitising agent) with a laser to destroy the abnormal cells and to promote the growth of healthy cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on ab interno canaloplasty for open-angle glaucoma. This involves widening the channel that drains fluid from the eye. The aim is to reduce pressure in the eye.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 November 2022

This guideline covers diagnosing and managing drug allergy in all age groups. It aims to make it easier for professionals to tell when someone is having an allergic reaction, by specifying the key signs and patterns to look out for. It also makes recommendations on improving people’s understanding of their drug allergies, and ensuring these are recorded properly in their medical records.

Result type

Clinical guideline

Published

3 September 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of a collagen plug to close an abdominal wall enterocutaneous fistula. This involves inserting a collagen plug into the fistula to seal off where it joins the bowel.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 November 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic injection of bulking agents for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves injecting a filler into the junction using a catheter to make the entry to the stomach narrower, so that the contents of the stomach cannot pass back.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 April 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on artificial anal sphincter implantation. This involves placing a circular cuff under the skin around the anus.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 June 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on transcranial magnetic stimulation for auditory hallucinations. This involves stimulating the brain with pulses of electromagnetic energy.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 September 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on transurethral laser ablation for recurrent non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer in adults. This involves using a laser inserted into the bladder to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 July 2019