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<p>The Department does not determine which treatments should be available for what
ailments. National Health Service commissioners are responsible for making decisions
on individual treatments on the basis of the available evidence, taking into account
guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) where available.</p><p>NICE
guidance is always evidence based, assuring us of the latest clinical thinking and
research to determine the best treatment for patients.</p><p>The guidelines from NICE
for urinary tract infections can be found here:</p><p><a href="https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg171/chapter/1-recommendations"
target="_blank">https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg171/chapter/1-recommendations</a></p><p>NHS
England published new guidance on 16 November 2015 to help improve the care and experience
of people with continence issues. This includes the most up to date evidence to support
commissioners and providers. The guidance can be found on NHS England’s website and
accessed via the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.england.nhs.uk/2015/11/16/continence-care/"
target="_blank">https://www.england.nhs.uk/2015/11/16/continence-care/</a></p>
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