The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have launched a call for evidence on resources produced under the Wellcome-funded Digital Mental Health Technologies (DMHT) programme. The survey opened on 5 November 2026 and remains open until 26 February 2027.
The two organisations are seeking views from developers and manufacturers of digital mental health technologies, healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, regulators, people with lived experience of mental health conditions, carers and members of the public.
What the evaluation covers
According to the MHRA and NICE, the survey forms part of the programme's Phase 1 evaluation. It is intended to establish how the resources have been received and used across the sector, and in particular whether the materials have influenced users' knowledge, confidence, decision-making and professional practice. The resources were developed to support the safe development, regulation, evaluation and adoption of digital mental health technologies, including mental health apps and other digital tools.
How the findings will be used
Results from the survey will help determine whether the Phase 1 outputs have achieved their intended objectives and will inform the future direction of Phase 2 of the DMHT programme. The organisations say the feedback will help identify strengths, highlight areas for improvement and shape later work aimed at improving the safety and effectiveness of digital mental health technologies.
Stakeholders are encouraged to take part whether they have engaged extensively, minimally or not at all with the existing resources.