This guideline covers assessing and managing urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women aged 18 and over. It also covers complications associated with mesh surgery for these conditions. In June 2019, NICE withdrew recommendations 1.8.21 and 1.8.22 on the use of synthetic polypropylene or biological mesh insertion for women with recurrent anterior vaginal wall […]

This final guideline has now been published on the NICE website. You can also find the supporting evidence, as well as all the stakeholder comments that were received during consultation and the responses to these comments. The comments were invaluable in helping to develop and refine the guideline. An equality impact assessment has also been […]

This final guideline has now been published on the NICE website. You can also find the supporting evidence, as well as all the stakeholder comments that were received during consultation and the responses to these comments. The comments were invaluable in helping to develop and refine the guideline. An equality impact assessment has also been […]

NICE supports the case for adopting UrgoStart dressings to treat diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers in the NHS, because they are associated with increased wound healing compared with non-interactive dressings. UrgoStart dressings are therefore recommended as an option for people with diabetic foot ulcers or venous leg ulcers after any modifiable factors such […]

The guidance review for MTG17 The Debrisoft monofilament debridement pad for use in acute or chronic wounds is now complete. The review decision has now been signed off by the director of NICE’s Centre for Health Technology Evaluation. It is recommended to amend the Guidance. The review decision is now published and can be found […]

Pressure ulcers can be serious and lead to life-threatening complications, such as blood poisoning and gangrene. A new quick guide from NICE and SCIE helps registered care managers and other health and care professionals to understand why some people are particularly likely to develop pressure ulcers and offers practical advice on how they can help […]

Welcome to the TVS January blog written by TVS Chair, Ray Samuriwo, Lecturer in Adult Nursing, School of Healthcare Sciences at Cardiff University as he reflects on 2018 and shares his thoughts about the coming year! The Christmas and New Year period provides many of us the opportunity to spend some quality time with people […]

We recently worked with Mediaplanet UK on the 2018 Understanding Diabetes Campaign. A printed publication was enclosed within every copy of The Guardian newspaper and the content available to view online – click here to read the article in full Read exclusive content from key thought leaders and learn more about prevention and managing diabetes […]