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NICE-wide topic prioritisation: the manual

NICE process and methods [PMG46] Published: 29 May 2024

  • Process
  • Tools and resources
  • History
  • Overview
  • 1 Our transformation
  • 2 Types of topics the manual covers
  • 3 Topics that are not usually considered by NICE
  • 4 Summary of the NICE-wide topic prioritisation process
  • 5 Identifying priorities for the health and care system
  • 6 Identifying new topics and updates of existing guidance
  • 7 Eligibility criteria for using the prioritisation framework and direct routing to guidance development
  • 8 NICE prioritisation board oversight
  • 9 Prioritisation framework stage 1 and stage 2
  • 10 NICE prioritisation board
  • 11 Communicating prioritisation and routing decisions
  • 12 NICE-wide topic prioritisation clarification process
  • 13 How long does the NICE-wide topic prioritisation process take?
  • 14 Opportunities for engagement and support before and during the NICE-wide topic prioritisation
  • 15 Tell NICE about a topic
  • Terms used in this manual
  • Appendix 1: highly specialised technologies
  • Update information
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5 Identifying priorities for the health and care system

5 Identifying priorities for the health and care system

NICE identifies the priorities of the health and care system by engaging with national policy teams, clinical leaders, patient groups, system partners, national innovation awards and commissioners, to gather information on potential topics. Feedback and intelligence will also be sought from NICE Impact and Partnerships Directorate and NICE Science, Evidence and Analytics Directorate.


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