Early use: Digital cognitive behavioural therapy for children with anxiety or low mood
Providing an additional treatment pathway, this tech is recommended for early use while further evidence is collected.
How we support healthtech commissioning
Healthtech, including digital tools, diagnostics and medical devices, is transforming patient care.
But with thousands of products on the market, identifying the right solutions can be overwhelming. NICE does the hard work for you.
Planning and implementation support
We know that a positive recommendation from NICE is just the beginning. Implementation is where many healthtech solutions face their biggest challenges, from navigating procurement processes to building stakeholder confidence.
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View our resource planner to see what's coming down the pipeline and plan strategically for future healthtech investments.
Access our implementation resources for a range of practical support tools including real-life case studies and resource impact templates.
Gain confidence in your decision making
NICE HealthTech guidance helps NHS teams identify what works, what's ready, and what's worth investing in. We review the evidence, so you don't have to.
Our guidance helps you to:
identify which healthtech is worth investing in
save time with ready-made, evidence-based recommendations
find cost savings and build a strong business case
improve patient flow and reduce waiting times
carefully manage risk and patient safety concerns
deliver real health benefits for your communities.
NICE’s HealthTech guidance for early use gave us a clear path forward while allowing the technology to begin to make a difference immediately.
Professor Bill NewmanConsultant in genomic medicine at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and lead researcher for rapid genetic test to prevent hearing loss in babies
Further resources and funding
We understand that securing funding is often your main barrier to implementing healthtech. Organisations like the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and your regional Health Innovation Network offer funding support and adoption resources. For healthtech with a NICE early use recommendation, NIHR offers dedicated funding for adopting sites, with 4 opportunities to apply each year.
Examples of our HealthTech guidance
Supports earlier diagnosis and better management, helping ensure mothers and babies receive the right care faster.
Existing use: Slide sheets for moving or repositioning a person
With products ranging from £1 to £180, this guidance helps standardise procurement and deliver cost savings.
