Guidance
We use the best available evidence to develop recommendations that guide decisions in health, public health and social care.
Published guidance on this topic (29)
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Quality standards
Set out priority areas for quality improvement in health and social care.
Published quality standards on this topic (15)
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NICE guidelines (30)
Review the evidence across broad health and social care topics.
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Guidance, quality standards and advice being developed.
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Guidance and quality standards awaiting development.
Social care quick guides
A quick, easy way to access key information from NICE on social care topics.
Building independence through planning for transition
A quick guide for practitioners supporting young people.
View the guide - Building independence through planning for transition
Download (PDF) - Building independence through planning for transition
Getting help to overcome abuse
A quick guide for young people receiving support.
Therapeutic interventions after abuse and neglect
A quick guide for practitioners and managers supporting children, young people and families.
View the guide - Therapeutic interventions after abuse and neglect
Download (PDF) - Therapeutic interventions after abuse and neglect
Improving young people’s experiences in transition to and from inpatient mental health settings
A quick guide for mental health practitioners supporting young people.
Reducing the risk of violent and aggressive behaviours
A quick guide for registered managers of mental health services for young people.
View the guide - Reducing the risk of violent and aggressive behaviours
Download (PDF) - Reducing the risk of violent and aggressive behaviours
Assessment and diagnosis of autism: what to expect
A quick guide for young people and their families.
View the guide - Assessment and diagnosis of autism: what to expect
Download (PDF) - Assessment and diagnosis of autism: what to expect
Social care tools
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