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Who pays for new NHS treatments?
When new therapies like EMDR are considered for NHS use, as mentioned in the story's plan for a larger trial, they go through a rigorous evaluation process. This includes assessing their effectiveness and cost-efficiency. If a treatment is proven beneficial and good value for money, organisations like NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) will recommend it for wider NHS adoption.
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