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<p>The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) quality standards
are concise sets of statements designed to drive quality improvements within a particular
area of care and cover the National Health Service, public health and social care.
They are derived from the best available evidence, normally NICE guidance but also
other sources of NICE-accredited guidance, and are developed by NICE in collaboration
with health and social care professionals, their partners and service users. The Department
does not have any arrangements for monitoring the uptake of NICE quality standards
centrally as they are not mandatory, although health and care commissioners are expected
to take them fully into account.</p>
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