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Professor Anthony Harnden, chair of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
28 January 2026

MHRA issues guidance for people using mental health apps

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published guidance on using mental health apps and digital tools.
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Dr Melanie Ivarsson, chief executive of the Health Data Research Service (HDRS)
13 January 2026

Melanie Ivarsson appointed CEO of Health Data Research Service

Dr Melanie Ivarsson has been appointed chief executive of the government's Health Data Research Service (HDRS).
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MHRA NICE collab - dmht
17 May 2024

Patients prefer DMHT to be ‘part of wider treatment package’, says report

Research commissioned by MHRA and NICE found that patients believe digital mental health technologies should be used alongside other treatments.
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13 October 2022

MHRA and NICE receive funding to explore digital mental health tools

MHRA and NICE will be exploring the regulation of digital mental health tools, with help from a Ā£1.8m funding boost
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