Overview
This manual explains the processes and methods used to develop and update NICE guidelines, the guidance that NICE develops covering topics across clinical care (in primary, secondary and community care settings), social care and public health. For more information on the other types of NICE guidance and advice (including technology appraisal guidance), see about NICE.
Last reviewed: 29 May 2024
We updated section 1.4 on choice of guideline topics to reflect the publication of NICE-wide topic prioritisation: the manual.