Explanatory Notes

Health and Social Care Act 2012

2012 CHAPTER 7

27 March 2012

Commentary on Sections

Part 8 – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Establishment and general duties

Section 232 – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

1367.This section establishes the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as a body corporate. It also gives effect to Schedule 16.