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NICE Talks is the podcast from UK's National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Our podcast brings the stories behind our work to improve outcomes for people using the NHS and other public health and social care services through evidence-based guidance. Subscribe on your favourite podcast platform: linktr.ee/nicecomms

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When the right technology reaches the right patient, lives change. In this episode of NICE Talks, we hear directly from people whose lives have been transformed by NICE-recommended healthtech, including a hybrid closed loop system for type 1 diabetes... more

In this episode, we discuss two innovative migraine treatments recommended by NICE. We explore the rapid uptake across the NHS with our three guests. We're joined by Joanne McShane, an NHS health visitor who suffered from migraine for a decade; Dr Ka... more

In this episode of NICE Talks, we learn the impact of the joint asthma guideline published in November 2024. Developed collaboratively by the British Thoracic Society, NICE and the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, the guideline has transf... more

We look back on the guidance we've produced in 2025. We're joined by director of medicines evaluation Helen Knight, the deputy director of the centre for guidelines Eric Power, and Anastasia Chalkidou, the programme director of guidance delivery in H... more

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Ammaarah Ahmed
Patient featured in the episode who benefits from the hybrid closed-loop diabetes system
NICE healthtech guidance case study
Episode: Backing the healthtech that changes lives
Peter Hooper
Stroke patient benefited from implantable cardiac monitor
NICE healthtech guidance case study
Episode: Backing the healthtech that changes lives
Becky Ridley
Parent describing newborn screening test for gentamicin-related hearing loss
NICE healthtech guidance case study
Episode: Backing the healthtech that changes lives
Caroline Knight
Retired teacher discussing quality-of-life impacts of health tech
NICE healthtech guidance case study
Episode: Backing the healthtech that changes lives
Rob Music
Chief Executive at The Migraine Trust
The Migraine Trust
Episode: How NICE guidance is accelerating access to innovative migraine treatments
Dr. Kay Kennis
GP with an extended rolling headache at Bradford Community Neurology Service
Bradford Community Neurology Service
Episode: How NICE guidance is accelerating access to innovative migraine treatments
Joanne McShane
Migraine sufferer who benefited from Togepant
Episode: How NICE guidance is accelerating access to innovative migraine treatments
Maria Eurton
Respiratory Nurse, primary care network of eight GP practices in Southampton
NHS Dudley? (see notes)
Episode: The asthma guideline – one year on
Nazir Hussain
Specialist respiratory pharmacist
Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Episode: The asthma guideline – one year on

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Matthew Brown
Host of NICE Talks
Anya McLaughlin
Host of NICE Talks

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4.1 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Clinical knowledge

    Helpful and helps u fortify your knowledge!!

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    Tony pun
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    Informative

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    acorn1210
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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Navigating the future - AI at NICE
Q: Finally, Steve, can you explain how NICE plans to address the ethical concerns surrounding the use of AI in healthcare?
NICE plans to align with other organizations to ensure consistent messaging about the ethical uses of AI, addressing issues like transparency and fairness.
Navigating the future - AI at NICE
Q: What is the purpose of NICE publishing a position statement on the use of AI in evidence generation?
The position statement provides high-level information and expectations for stakeholders regarding the use of AI methods in evidence generation for evaluation programs.
Navigating the future - AI at NICE
Q: Steve, would you outline how NICE has already begun working with AI?
NICE has started breaking down AI into relevant use cases and has already implemented machine learning methods in various assessments.
Navigating the future - AI at NICE
Q: Pall, can you explain why NICE has developed two policies on AI?
NICE developed policies to ensure careful assessment and encourage the uptake of best practices in AI to improve outcomes for the health system.
Endometriosis - learn more about NICE's guideline for this chronic condition
Q: What changes have you noticed since the first NICE guideline on endometriosis was published in 2017?
Emma remarks that the guidelines provide clarity for patients on what to expect and improve awareness about the condition, although some challenges persist due to COVID and unimplemented parts of the guidelines.

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Frequently Asked Questions About NICE Talks

What is NICE Talks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A data- and impact-focused show exploring how NICE health technology guidance translates into real-world patient benefits. Episodes frequently center on how innovative diagnostics, monitoring devices, and treatments are evaluated, funded, and implemented within the NHS, with patient perspectives, clinician insights, and NICE leadership shedding light on pathways to faster, evidence-based access. A notable strength is the mix of patient stories, clinical context, and policy framing, helping listeners understand both the practical and systemic implications of guidance decisions. The format tends to blend practical case studies with explanations of how guidelines evolve in response to new evidence, making it useful for health tech manufacturer... more

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