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<p>People detained in immigration removal centres (IRCs) should receive an equivalent
range and quality of treatment and services for their health needs as people in the
community, according to their clinical needs.</p><p>Health care in IRCs in England
is commissioned by NHS England, who only commission evidence-based treatments approved
by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). NICE provides guidance
on the treatment of people who self-harm, which healthcare professionals in IRCs are
expected to take into account. NICE guidance is available at:</p><p><a href="http://pathways.nice.org.uk/pathways/self-harm"
target="_blank">http://pathways.nice.org.uk/pathways/self-harm</a></p><p>NICE also
provides detailed guidance on treating post-traumatic stress disorder, which health
professionals in IRCs should take into account when deciding on treatment. This guidance
is available at:</p><p><a href="http://guidance.nice.org.uk/C26" target="_blank">http://guidance.nice.org.uk/C26</a></p>
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