Who we are and what we do

About us

NICE – the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence – works to improve the quality, sustainability and productivity of health and social care.

As an arm’s-length body, NICE is accountable to the Department of Health and Social Care, but is operationally independent of government.

Our evidence-based guidance, standards and other resources help health, public health and social care professionals deliver the best possible care with the resources available.

Our strategic objectives

Deliver guidance, standards, indicators and evidence, using current and emerging digital technologies to help to achieve high-quality, sustainable services, supporting the health and care system to use its resources efficiently, and contributing to a thriving life sciences
industry.

Support the adoption of our guidance and advice and help maximise its impact by working with partners to produce practical tools and support. Promote the role of NICE in the development and use of evidence in the international arena, to help support the UK as it leaves the EU.

Operate efficiently, by using our resources productively and sustainably, and by supporting our staff to deliver on their full potential.