This guideline covers identifying children, young people and adults with symptoms that could be
caused by cancer. It outlines appropriate investigations in primary care, and selection of people to
refer for a specialist opinion. It aims to help people understand what to expect if they have
symptoms that ...
This guideline covers the prevention, assessment and non-surgical management of pelvic floor
dysfunction in women aged 12 and over. It aims to raise awareness and help women to reduce their
risk of pelvic floor dysfunction. For women who have pelvic floor dysfunction, the guideline
recommends interventio...
This guideline covers interventions in the acute stage of a stroke or transient ischaemic attack
(TIA). It offers the best clinical advice on the diagnosis and acute management of stroke and TIA in
the 48 hours after onset of symptoms....
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 some aspects of assessing and managing hearing loss in primary, community and secondary care. It aims to improve the quality of life for adults with hearing loss by advising healthcare staff on assessing hearing difficulties, managing earwax and referring people for audiological or ...
This guideline covers stop smoking interventions and services delivered in primary care and community settings for everyone over the age of 12. It aims to ensure that everyone who smokes is advised and encouraged to stop and given the support they need. It emphasises the importance of targeting vulnerabl...
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing multiple sclerosis in people aged 18 and over. It aims to improve the quality of life for adults with multiple sclerosis by promoting symptom management, comprehensive reviews and effective relapse treatment. This guideline includes recommendations on: diagno...
The guideline covers diagnosing, treating and managing epilepsy and seizures in children, young people and adults in primary and secondary care. It offers best practice advice on managing epilepsy to improve health outcomes so that people with epilepsy can fully participate in daily life....
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD (which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis) in people aged 16 and older. It aims to help people with COPD to receive a diagnosis earlier so that they can benefit from treatments to reduce symptoms, improve q...
This guideline covers identifying and managing depression in adults aged 18 years and older, in primary and secondary care. It aims to improve care for people with depression by promoting improved recognition and treatment....
