GPs now have quick and easy access to everything NICE has to say on
common mental health disorders following the publication of a new NICE
Pathway on the topic.
Mental health disorders, such as depression, generalised anxiety
disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, are thought to affect 15 per
cent of the population at any one time.

This Resource has been developed by the Library and showcases NICE Guidance, Guidance under Development, Future Guidelines and NICE Pathways that are relevant to the work of the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. It is updated daily with News from NICE, videos relating to the work of NICE. New guidance is added as soon as it is released.
What is NICE?
NICE guidance helps health and social care professionals deliver the best possible care based on the best available evidence. This guidance supports healthcare professionals and others to make sure that the care they provide is of the best possible quality and offers the best value for money. The guidance is for the NHS, local authorities, charities, and anyone with a responsibility for commissioning or providing healthcare, public health or social care services. We also support these groups in putting our guidance into practice.
Wednesday, 18 December 2013
Examples of Implementation Search Results
New shared learning examples have been added to the database on the management of autism in children and young people.http://www.nice.org.uk/usingguidance/sharedlearningimplementingniceguidance/examplesofimplementation/eximpresults.jsp?o=707
Thursday, 5 December 2013
PH7 School-based interventions on alcohol: review proposal consultation
A review is being undertaken to decide whether the public health guidance ‘School-based interventions on alcohol’ should be updated.
All registered stakeholders are invited to comment on the provisional review decision via this website during a 2 week consultation with stakeholders.
Organisations not registered as stakeholders are not able to comment.
How to register as a stakeholder
Please note - the provisional review decision presented here does not constitute NICE’s formal decision on this topic. The decision is provisional and may change after consultation.
This consultation will take place between 4 December 2013 – 18 December 2013
Consultation documents
Monday, 4 November 2013
Standards of care for people who self-harm must be improved, says NICE
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published a quality standard to improve the quality of care and support for children, young people, and adults who self-harm.
The term self-harm is used to refer to any act of self-injury or self-poisoning carried out by a person, irrespective of their motivation. This commonly involves self-injury by cutting or self-poisoning with medication. Hospitals in England deal with around 220,000 episodes of self-harm by 150,000 people each year [i].
A wide range of mental health problems are associated with self-harm, including borderline personality disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and drug and alcohol use disorders. People who self-harm are 50 to 100 times more likely to die by suicide in the 12-month period after an episode than people who do not self-harm [ii].
http://www.nice.org.uk/newsroom/pressreleases/StandardsOfCareForPeopleWhoSelfHarmMustBeImprovedSaysNICE.jsp
The term self-harm is used to refer to any act of self-injury or self-poisoning carried out by a person, irrespective of their motivation. This commonly involves self-injury by cutting or self-poisoning with medication. Hospitals in England deal with around 220,000 episodes of self-harm by 150,000 people each year [i].
A wide range of mental health problems are associated with self-harm, including borderline personality disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and drug and alcohol use disorders. People who self-harm are 50 to 100 times more likely to die by suicide in the 12-month period after an episode than people who do not self-harm [ii].
http://www.nice.org.uk/newsroom/pressreleases/StandardsOfCareForPeopleWhoSelfHarmMustBeImprovedSaysNICE.jsp
Friday, 1 November 2013
NICE Citizens Council to discuss factors for NICE to take into account when developing social care guidance
The question of which aspects of benefit, cost and need NICE should
take into account when developing social care guidance will be discussed
at the next Citizens Council meeting, taking place in Manchester next
week.
The Citizens Council of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), which provides public input into the Institute's work, holds its next meeting on 24 and 25 of January 2013. At this meeting the Citizens Council will be asked to consider factors that NICE should bear in mind when it takes on its new remit for producing social care guidance from April 2013. The Citizens Council will hear evidence from speakers covering all aspects of this topic, before taking part in thorough discussions to examine the issues in detail.
The Citizens Council of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), which provides public input into the Institute's work, holds its next meeting on 24 and 25 of January 2013. At this meeting the Citizens Council will be asked to consider factors that NICE should bear in mind when it takes on its new remit for producing social care guidance from April 2013. The Citizens Council will hear evidence from speakers covering all aspects of this topic, before taking part in thorough discussions to examine the issues in detail.
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
NICE to consider US approach to treating depression
NICE is to consider the US approach to treating people with
depression, after latest research found that the treatment model could
be successfully replicated in the UK.
While the vast majority of cases of depression in the UK are treated within primary care, barriers exist between GPs and specialist mental health services that can hinder patient care.
In the US, depression is treated using a collaborative care method which involves the use of care managers who liaise between GPs and mental health specialists. Depressed people often have access to a team of specialists, with advice and support often given over the phone.
While the vast majority of cases of depression in the UK are treated within primary care, barriers exist between GPs and specialist mental health services that can hinder patient care.
In the US, depression is treated using a collaborative care method which involves the use of care managers who liaise between GPs and mental health specialists. Depressed people often have access to a team of specialists, with advice and support often given over the phone.
Tailor management of autism in children and young people to individual needs
Health and social care professionals should tailor the management and assessment of children and young people with autism to individual needs
to ensure they receive the best care, according to NICE.
Managing autism can be challenging due to the range of problems it is associated with, and because the way in which autism is expressed will differ across different ages.
Coexisting psychiatric disorders can also present challenges for management, with around 70 per cent of people with autism also having conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or anxiety disorders.
Managing autism can be challenging due to the range of problems it is associated with, and because the way in which autism is expressed will differ across different ages.
Coexisting psychiatric disorders can also present challenges for management, with around 70 per cent of people with autism also having conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or anxiety disorders.
Psychosocial assessments can help tackle hidden problem of self-harm
Experts have called on all children and young people who self-harm to be given a full psychosocial assessment to help address the “hidden problem” among mental health and behavioural conditions.
Official statistics published last week highlighted that a significant number of hospital cases among young people have resulted from self-harm. Admissions following self-harm were particularly high among teenage girls, with 13,400 hospital cases among 15-19 year olds recorded in the last year alone.
Self-harm is caused by a range of underlying factors, though mental health conditions such as depression are known to increase risk. Individuals who self-harm are also at increased risk of repeating such incidents and of suicide.
Families need support to help tackle child obesity time-bomb
Families should be encouraged to eat healthily and be physically active by taking up activities that children enjoy such as active play and dancing, as well as reducing the amount of time spent playing computer games and watching television.
Friday, 18 October 2013
Psychosocial assessments can help tackle hidden problem of self-harm
Experts have called on all children and young people who self-harm to
be given a full psychosocial assessment to help address the “hidden
problem” among mental health and behavioural conditions.
Official statistics published last week highlighted that a significant number of hospital cases among young people have resulted from self-harm. Admissions following self-harm were particularly high among teenage girls, with 13,400 hospital cases among 15-19 year olds recorded in the last year alone.
Official statistics published last week highlighted that a significant number of hospital cases among young people have resulted from self-harm. Admissions following self-harm were particularly high among teenage girls, with 13,400 hospital cases among 15-19 year olds recorded in the last year alone.
Monday, 2 September 2013
Good communication is essential for children with autism and their families, says NICE
Standards of care for people who self-harm must be improved, says NICE
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published a quality standard to improve the quality of care and support for children, young people, and adults who self-harm.
The term self-harm is used to refer to any act of self-injury or self-poisoning carried out by a person, irrespective of their motivation. This commonly involves self-injury by cutting or self-poisoning with medication. Hospitals in England deal with around 220,000 episodes of self-harm by 150,000 people each year [i].
The term self-harm is used to refer to any act of self-injury or self-poisoning carried out by a person, irrespective of their motivation. This commonly involves self-injury by cutting or self-poisoning with medication. Hospitals in England deal with around 220,000 episodes of self-harm by 150,000 people each year [i].
Tailor management of autism in children and young people to individual needs
NICE´s guideline
on the management and assessment of children and young people with
autism recommends a range of treatments and interventions to help ensure
management addresses individual needs.
Interventions covered include anticipating and preventing behaviour that challenges, the assessment and management of behaviour that challenges, and psychosocial interventions for behaviour that challenges,
NICE recommends health and social care professionals should receive training in autism awareness and managing autism. This training should include cover a range of areas, including the nature and course of autism, and of the behaviour that challenges in children and young people with the condition.
Interventions covered include anticipating and preventing behaviour that challenges, the assessment and management of behaviour that challenges, and psychosocial interventions for behaviour that challenges,
NICE recommends health and social care professionals should receive training in autism awareness and managing autism. This training should include cover a range of areas, including the nature and course of autism, and of the behaviour that challenges in children and young people with the condition.
Friday, 16 August 2013
NICE consults on draft recommendations for psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people
NICE, the healthcare guidance body, is currently developing a clinical guideline on the recognition and management of psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people.
As part of this process, draft recommendations have been published on
the NICE website today (9 August) for public consultation.
Thursday, 1 August 2013
Care and support for people with ADHD must be improved, says NICE
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued standards to improve the quality of care and support for children, young people and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
ADHD is a behavioural condition characterised by hyperactivity, impulsiveness and inattentiveness. Common symptoms of ADHD include:
- a short attention span,
- restlessness or constant fidgeting, and
- being easily distracted.
Standards of care for people who self-harm must be improved, says NICE
Standards Of Care For People Who Self Harm Must Be Improved Says NICE.
NICE has published a quality standard to improve the quality of care and support for children, young people, and adults who self-harm.
The term self-harm is used to refer to any act of self-injury or self-poisoning carried out by a person, irrespective of their motivation. This commonly involves self-injury by cutting or self-poisoning with medication. Hospitals in England deal with around 220,000 episodes of self-harm by 150,000 people each year [i].
A wide range of mental health problems are associated with self-harm, including borderline personality disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and drug and alcohol use disorders. People who self-harm are 50 to 100 times more likely to die by suicide in the 12-month period after an episode than people who do not self-harm [ii].
NICE has published a quality standard to improve the quality of care and support for children, young people, and adults who self-harm.
The term self-harm is used to refer to any act of self-injury or self-poisoning carried out by a person, irrespective of their motivation. This commonly involves self-injury by cutting or self-poisoning with medication. Hospitals in England deal with around 220,000 episodes of self-harm by 150,000 people each year [i].
A wide range of mental health problems are associated with self-harm, including borderline personality disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and drug and alcohol use disorders. People who self-harm are 50 to 100 times more likely to die by suicide in the 12-month period after an episode than people who do not self-harm [ii].
Saturday, 20 July 2013
Give vulnerable children best possible start in life, says NICE
The social and emotional wellbeing of vulnerable children under 5 should be at the heart of early intervention services so all children have a fair chance to succeed in later life, new NICE draft guidance recommends.
Draft recommendations issued for public consultation today (20 April) focus on the importance of better coordinated strategic and local early years services, which include home visiting, early education and childcare, to support all families and children during their early years.
Draft recommendations issued for public consultation today (20 April) focus on the importance of better coordinated strategic and local early years services, which include home visiting, early education and childcare, to support all families and children during their early years.
NICE Citizens Council publishes final report on development of social care guidance
The Citizens Council, which advises the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, has published its final report on factors that it believes should be considered when NICE develops social care guidance.
At a two-day meeting in early 2013, the 30 members of the public who make up the Citizens Council discussed which aspects of benefit, cost, and need NICE should bear in mind when producing guidance on social care. NICE assumed responsibility for developing guidance and quality standards for social care from April 2013.
As this is a new area of work for NICE, the Council's advice is informing the development of processes and methods, and action is already being taken based on the Council's conclusions.
At a two-day meeting in early 2013, the 30 members of the public who make up the Citizens Council discussed which aspects of benefit, cost, and need NICE should bear in mind when producing guidance on social care. NICE assumed responsibility for developing guidance and quality standards for social care from April 2013.
As this is a new area of work for NICE, the Council's advice is informing the development of processes and methods, and action is already being taken based on the Council's conclusions.
Thursday, 4 July 2013
NICE plans to recommend a new treatment for children with bipolar disorder
NICE, the health and social care guidance body, has issued new draft guidance
proposing to recommend aripiprazole (Abilify, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals
Europe), for treating moderate to severe manic episodes in adolescents
aged 13 and older with bipolar I disorder1.
Commenting on the draft guidance, Professor Carole Longson, Director, Centre for Health Technology Evaluation, said. “Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition which is characterised by episodes of mania and depression. During a manic episode, the young person usually experiences irritability, poor concentration, little need for sleep and poor temper control. They may also feel over-confident and be driven to take unnecessary risks.
Commenting on the draft guidance, Professor Carole Longson, Director, Centre for Health Technology Evaluation, said. “Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition which is characterised by episodes of mania and depression. During a manic episode, the young person usually experiences irritability, poor concentration, little need for sleep and poor temper control. They may also feel over-confident and be driven to take unnecessary risks.
Wednesday, 3 July 2013
NICE and social care
NICE has a new responsibility, from April 2013, to develop guidance and
quality standards for social care in England. This provides an
opportunity to apply an evidence-based system to decision-making in the
social care sector, similar to that provided for the NHS. It will also
allow us to produce guidance that promotes better integration between
health, public health and social care services. Our guidance will be
developed in close partnership with, rather than imposed upon, service
users and carers, practitioners and organisations working in social
care.
A one-size fits all approach to measure body mass does not work in our diverse population, says NICE
Professor Mike Kelly, Director of the Centre for Public Health at NICE explained:
“The point at which the level of body fat becomes risky to health
varies between ethnic groups. Healthcare workers should apply lower
thresholds to people from black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups
than to those of white European descent. Excess body fat contributes to
more than half of cases of type 2 diabetes, one in five of heart disease
and between 8% and 42% of certain cancers (breast, colon and
endometrial)[1].
The number of people affected by these health conditions is far greater
among black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups - despite rates of
obesity among these groups being similar to the white population[2]”.
In the UK, people of black African and African-Caribbean origin are three times more likely to have type 2 diabetes than the white population[3]. Type 2 diabetes is also more common among Chinese people[4]. In addition, people from all of these groups are more at risk of stroke[5].
In the UK, people of black African and African-Caribbean origin are three times more likely to have type 2 diabetes than the white population[3]. Type 2 diabetes is also more common among Chinese people[4]. In addition, people from all of these groups are more at risk of stroke[5].
Tuesday, 2 July 2013
Standards of care for people who self-harm must be improved, says NICE
he National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published a quality standard to improve the quality of care and support for children, young people, and adults who self-harm.
The term self-harm is used to refer to any act of self-injury or self-poisoning carried out by a person, irrespective of their motivation. This commonly involves self-injury by cutting or self-poisoning with medication. Hospitals in England deal with around 220,000 episodes of self-harm by 150,000 people each year [i].
The term self-harm is used to refer to any act of self-injury or self-poisoning carried out by a person, irrespective of their motivation. This commonly involves self-injury by cutting or self-poisoning with medication. Hospitals in England deal with around 220,000 episodes of self-harm by 150,000 people each year [i].
Advice from NICE supports improved commissioning for people who self-harm
NICE´s support for commissioning for self-harm,
published today, will help commissioners to drive up quality and ensure
that the needs of people who self-harm are being addressed in the range
of generic services they commonly use.
Friday, 21 June 2013
NICE consults on draft recommendations for conduct disorders in children and young people
NICE, the healthcare guidance body, is currently developing a
clinical guideline on the recognition and management of conduct
disorders and antisocial behaviour in children and young people. As part
of this process, draft recommendations have been published on the NICE
website today (15 August) for public consultation.
Conduct disorders are characterised by repeated and persistent misbehaviour much worse than would normally be expected in a child of that age. This may include stealing, fighting, vandalism and harming people or animals. These disorders are the most common reason for children to be referred to mental health services, with around 5% of all children aged between 5 and 16 years diagnosed with the condition. Conduct disorders also often coexist with other mental health disorders, most commonly attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Conduct disorders are characterised by repeated and persistent misbehaviour much worse than would normally be expected in a child of that age. This may include stealing, fighting, vandalism and harming people or animals. These disorders are the most common reason for children to be referred to mental health services, with around 5% of all children aged between 5 and 16 years diagnosed with the condition. Conduct disorders also often coexist with other mental health disorders, most commonly attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Prompt diagnosis of social anxiety disorder leads to effective treatment
A prompt diagnosis of social anxiety disorder is crucial in ensuring
people access the most clinically and cost effective treatment,
according to NICE.
Social anxiety disorder, which has been called 'social phobia' in the past, is one of the most common of the anxiety disorders, affecting around one in ten people.
Social anxiety disorder, which has been called 'social phobia' in the past, is one of the most common of the anxiety disorders, affecting around one in ten people.
An integrated approach is fundamental in care of adults with drug use disorders, says NICE
The NHS needs to work closely with social services, local authorities
and the voluntary sector if it is to deliver the best chance of
recovery for adults with drug use disorders, says NICE in a new quality standard, published today (19 November). The quality standard covers adults (18 years and older) who misuse opioids1, cannabis, stimulants or other drugs.
Whilst patterns of drug use vary in England and Wales, cannabis is the most commonly used drug, followed by cocaine and then other stimulants such as amphetamines. Drug misuse is more prevalent in areas of social deprivation and presents a wide range of health and social care problems. Many people who misuse drugs have lifestyles that contribute to bad health and injecting drug users are particularly vulnerable to contracting and spreading blood borne viruses and other infections. A long term study of people with an addiction to heroin showed they had a mortality risk 12 times greater than the general population2
Whilst patterns of drug use vary in England and Wales, cannabis is the most commonly used drug, followed by cocaine and then other stimulants such as amphetamines. Drug misuse is more prevalent in areas of social deprivation and presents a wide range of health and social care problems. Many people who misuse drugs have lifestyles that contribute to bad health and injecting drug users are particularly vulnerable to contracting and spreading blood borne viruses and other infections. A long term study of people with an addiction to heroin showed they had a mortality risk 12 times greater than the general population2
Wednesday, 5 June 2013
Quality Standards Advisory Committee meeting (Committee 1): Monday 1 July 2013
Anxiety
Quality Standards Advisory Committee meeting (Committee 1): Monday 1 July 2013
An
QSAC: 1 July 2013
Wednesday, 29 May 2013
Malnutrition among older people: A lack of food and thought | Social Care Network | The Guardian
Computer avatars help treat schizophrenics - E & T Magazine
Tuesday, 28 May 2013
NICE publish first clinical guideline on social anxiety disorder - The Mental Elf
Social anxiety disorder is said to be one of the most common of the
anxiety disorders, affecting something like one in ten people.
NICE publish first clinical guideline on social anxiety disorder - The Mental Elf
NICE publish first clinical guideline on social anxiety disorder - The Mental Elf
Preventing obesity and helping people to manage their weight... PHB9
This briefing summarises NICE's recommendations for local authorities
and partner organisations on preventing people becoming overweight and
obese and helping them to manage their weight. It is particularly
relevant to health and wellbeing boards.
Preventing obesity and helping people to manage their weight... PHB9
Preventing obesity and helping people to manage their weight... PHB9
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Prompt diagnosis of social anxiety disorder leads to effective treatment
A prompt diagnosis of social anxiety disorder is crucial in ensuring people access the most clinically and cost effective treatment, according to NICE.
Prompt diagnosis of social anxiety disorder leads to effective treatment
Prompt diagnosis of social anxiety disorder leads to effective treatment
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Health and social care fully joined-up by 2018
The government, together with partner organisations including NICE, has pledged an end to people being passed around the health and social care system thanks to uncoordinated services.
Joined-up health and community care is not currently the norm, with many people receiving disjointed care and support, not designed to suit their needs......
Health and social care fully joined-up by 2018
Joined-up health and community care is not currently the norm, with many people receiving disjointed care and support, not designed to suit their needs......
Health and social care fully joined-up by 2018
Friday, 3 May 2013
NICE boosts support for innovative ideas
NICE's support for hospitals wanting to adopt innovative new
technologies has been given a boost as it takes on the work of the NHS
Technology Adoption Centre (NTAC) in May.
With funding from NHS England, the new Health Technologies Adoption Programme (HTAP) at NICE will provide a more systematic approach to the adoption by the NHS of new technologies such as diagnostic and monitoring devices, surgical implants and other technologies that improve the care given to patients.
With funding from NHS England, the new Health Technologies Adoption Programme (HTAP) at NICE will provide a more systematic approach to the adoption by the NHS of new technologies such as diagnostic and monitoring devices, surgical implants and other technologies that improve the care given to patients.
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
More help for parents needed to help manage conduct disorders and antisocial behaviour, says NICE and SCIE
Conduct disorders are a serious, but frequently unrecognised mental health condition in children and young people. A new NICE guideline highlights the central role of parents and guardians in the management of conduct disorders and antisocial behaviour, recommending specific training sessions to help support parents and carers.
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
Autism - management of autism in children and young people: guideline consultation
A clinical practice guideline on autism in children and young people is being developed for use in the NHS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Registered stakeholders for this guideline are invited to comment on the provisional recommendations via this website.
Autism - management of autism in children and young people: guideline consultation
Autism - management of autism in children and young people: guideline consultation
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
NICE Annual Conference
NICE Annual Conference 2013
The 2013 programme is now live, and we are pleased to confirm that Sir David Nicholson, Lord Howe, and Sir Andrew Dillon be amongst those speaking at next year's event. More information about the programme and speakers for NICE 2013 is now available on the conference website.
To secure your place today, call i2i Events on 0845 056 8339 and receive details on the early booking rate.
NICE expands into social care
NICE's first quality standards for social care will help support people with dementia to live well, and improve the health and wellbeing of looked-after children and young people.
Monday, 25 February 2013
New accreditations from NICE
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has today (28 January) accredited Healthcare Improvement Scotland, NHS Direct and Plain Healthcare Limited for the quality of the processes used to produce their guidance products.
Professor David Haslam, Chair of the NICE Accreditation Advisory Committee said: "I am very pleased to see such a wide scope of guidance reach the high standards shown today.
"Through the NICE Accreditation Programme the work of these organisations has justly been recognised and they can now proudly display the Accreditation Mark - the 'seal of approval' that assures health and social care professionals that they are accessing some of the best information available online to make informed decisions about patient care."
New accreditations from NICE
Professor David Haslam, Chair of the NICE Accreditation Advisory Committee said: "I am very pleased to see such a wide scope of guidance reach the high standards shown today.
"Through the NICE Accreditation Programme the work of these organisations has justly been recognised and they can now proudly display the Accreditation Mark - the 'seal of approval' that assures health and social care professionals that they are accessing some of the best information available online to make informed decisions about patient care."
New accreditations from NICE
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Consultation opens on 2014/15 Clinical Commissioning Group Outcomes Indicator Set
NICE has today opened its consultation on potential additional indicators for the proposed 2014/2015 Clinical Commissioning Group Outcomes Indicator Set (CCGOIS, formerly known as the 'Commissioning Outcomes Framework'). Anyone with an interest in health is invited to comment on the 32 indicators which cover a broad range of topics, including chronic heart failure, cancer and hip fracture.
Next NICE Promotion at the Tavistock
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