This guideline was developed before the COVID-19 pandemic. It covers diagnosing and managing pneumonia in adults who do not have COVID-19. It aims to improve accurate assessment and diagnosis of pneumonia to help guide antibiotic prescribing and ensure that people receive the right treatment.
July 2022:...
This guideline aims to increase the uptake of all vaccines provided on the NHS routine UK immunisation schedule by everyone who is eligible. It supports the aims of the NHS Long Term Plan, which includes actions to improve immunisation coverage by GPs (including the changes to vaccinations and immunisati...
This guideline covers the components of a good patient experience. It aims to make sure that all
adults using NHS services have the best possible experience of care....
This guideline covers the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer in secondary care,
including information on the best way to diagnose and identify different stages of the disease, and
how to manage adverse effects of treatment. It also includes recommendations on follow-up in
primary care for people...
This guideline covers the initial assessment of symptoms and signs that might indicate a
neurological condition. It helps non-specialist healthcare professionals to identify people who
should be offered referral for specialist investigation....
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing non-small-cell and small-cell lung cancer. It aims to
improve outcomes for patients by ensuring that the most effective tests and treatments are used,
and that people have access to suitable palliative care and follow-up....
This guideline covers recognising, assessing and treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in
children, young people and adults. It aims to improve quality of life by reducing symptoms of PTSD
such as anxiety, sleep problems and difficulties with concentration. Recommendations also aim to
raise awar...
This guideline covers ways to reduce suicide and help people bereaved or affected by suicides....
This guideline covers how to increase uptake of the free flu vaccination among people who are eligible....
This guideline covers how community pharmacies can help maintain and improve people’s physical and mental health and wellbeing, including people with a long-term condition....