Summary
NICE guidance is designed and developed for the NHS in England and is therefore not automatically applicable to Northern Ireland. On 1 July 2006 the Department established links with NICE whereby all technology appraisals and clinical guidelines published from that date are locally reviewed for applicability to Northern Ireland and, where appropriate, are endorsed for implementation in health and social care. The local review does not reassess the clinical and cost evidence used by NICE in forming its advice. This link has ensured that Northern Ireland has access to up-to-date, independent
Documents
- S75 Equality Questionnaire - NICE Clinical Guideline NG220 - Multiple sclerosis in adults management
- S75 Equality Questionnaire - NICE Clinical Guideline NG220 - Multiple sclerosis in adults management
Consultation description
Guidance for the consultation can be found on the NICE Website.
The HSC (SQSD) 03/22 circular provides details of the process for the endorsement, implementation, monitoring and assurance of NICE Clinical Guidelines in Northern Ireland
In order to meet the timescales set out in the circular, the closing date for responses is Tuesday 2 August 2022.
This Information will be used to inform the Equality Screening.
Ways to respond
Consultation closed — responses are no longer being accepted.