National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence provides evidence-based guidance, quality standards and advice to improve health and social care.
What NICE does
The main responsibilities of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
Working with NICE
Reflect NICE quality standards in care plans and pathways.
Track adherence to evidence-based guidance.
Surface relevant guidance to front-line teams.
Evidence quality-standard alignment for inspection.
Sectors, programmes & frameworks
The care sectors, funding programmes and regulatory frameworks most connected to NICE. Applicability varies by provider type, service and UK nation.
Funding programmes
Regulatory frameworks
- Fundamental Standards — The standards below which care must never fall, enforced by the CQC.
Regulation and national bodies differ across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Explore the four nations and English regions directory for nation-level intelligence.
One platform, from national government to the front line
CareFocusIQ connects regulators, national bodies, programmes, nations and sectors into a single intelligent platform for UK care.
CareFocusIQ provides technology and intelligence to support care operations and compliance. It is not a medical device and does not provide legal advice. Regulatory requirements vary by provider type, service and UK nation, and remain the responsibility of each provider.