NICE Guidelines

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence is an independent organisation which provides national guidelines on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health.

For epilepsy the following are available:

• The diagnosis and management of the epilepsies in adults and children in primary and secondary care. Available from the NICE website www.nice.org.uk Reference no:CG020 Nice Guideline you will also find links to quick reference guidelines for either adults or children.
• The diagnosis and care of children and adults with epilepsy –understanding the NICE guidance- information for people with epilepsy, their families and carers and the public. Available from the NICE website www.nice.org.uk Reference no: CG020 children quick reference guide, or from the NHS response line Tel: 0870 1555 455 Ref no. N0741.