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Dementia

It is absolutely clear what stage we have reached in the process. It is appropriate that we let the process take its natural course and it is incredibly important that we do not undermine the integrity and credibility of NICE. The decisions and recommendations are not final and an appeal can still be lodged, as I have said. It is right that we allow that process to take effect, and the Department of Health’s role is not to second-guess in any way the process that has been conducted or NICE’s next decision-making stages.