[London, UK] NHS England has launched a £400k fund that gives six to eight mental health digital innovators the chance to accelerate their technology towards adoption and endorsement.
It is estimated that the strain that mental ill health puts on the economy, the NHS and society adds up to £105bn per year.
A digitised NHS system would improve mental health services
The Five Year Forward View for Mental Health predicts that digital technology is going to play a crucial role in developing mental health services and the Wachter Review highlights the importance of a digital NHS system that would improve the quality of healthcare and lower costs at the same time.
Juliet Bauer, Director of Digital Experience at NHS England, said: “We’re particularly interested in tools that support the mental health of young people and families. This might include more self-care at home, managing conditions before they escalate and building mental resilience. It also means NHS commissioners will be able to update or newly commission digital products for their population with confidence.”
To apply for a share of the fund, the mental health digital innovation must have an existing user base, be a standalone tool, exclude advertising and address at least one of the following issues: early intervention and improving access; parenting; perinatal health; transitions to adulthood; employment, education and training. For the full article click here
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