Patient and public involvement

NICE is committed to producing guidance that:

• meets the needs of patients, carers and the public
• involves patients, carers and the public in its development

NICE's patient, carer and public involvement policy

The views of patients, carers and the public matter to NICE. We want to involve them, as well as doctors, nurses, other healthcare professionals and managers in our work. Read NICE´s patient, carer and public involvement policy.

Patient and Public Involvement Programme

NICE's Patient and Public Involvement Programme (PPIP) provides information, support and training to patients, carers and members of the public with an interest in NICE guidance. Read more about the Patient and Public Involvement Programme.

Opportunities to get involved

There are a number of opportunities for patient, carer and public involvement. Read more about ways you can get involved, or see a list of our current vacancies.

Patient versions of NICE's guidance

All NICE clinical guidance is available in formats specifically written for patients, carers and the public. You can search for NICE guidance using the orange search box on the right.

"How to" guides for patients

Handbooks for patients, carers and members of the public wanting to get involved in NICE's work programmes are available.