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    5 Identifying new topics and updates of existing guidance

    5.1 New topics

    New topics that meet the priorities of the health and care system are identified from a range of sources, including:

    5.2 Updates

    Updates that meet the priorities of the health and care system are identified by NICE monitoring mechanisms. This includes horizon scanning, evidence monitoring, and suggestions from internal and external sources, for example, notifications from committee members, topic experts, health and care staff and the public through NICE enquiries.