Modular update to NICE manuals: EQ-5D-5L value set

Closing date for comments: Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 5pm

How to respond

You should read both the evidence review document and equality and health inequalities assessment before answering any questions. If you wish to respond to this consultation, please create and activate a NICE account first. You can then sign into the consultations area using the link below.

About this consultation

We invite your comments in preparation for adopting the EQ-5D-5L value set and the associated proposed changes to the NICE technology appraisal and highly specialised technologies guidance manual (PMG36) and developing NICE guidelines manual (PMG20).

We have asked some questions about the consultation that we would like you to answer. You will be able to see the questions when you go into the online consultation document.

We would also like you to think about whether there are any aspects that need particular consideration to make sure we avoid unlawful discrimination against any group of people. For example, on the grounds of:

• race
• sex
• disability
• religion or belief
• sexual orientation
• age
• gender reassignment
• pregnancy and maternity.

Do not provide personal data when responding to free-text survey questions. Any personal data included will be removed prior to analysis of these responses and will therefore not be considered in the consultation outcome. Anyone responding to this engagement should note that responses may be published in full as part of NICE’s commitment to openness and transparency.

NICE will consider all relevant feedback and we will publish a response to the consultation.

Consultation documents

• Modular update to NICE manuals EQ-5D-5L value set: Evidence review document
• Modular update: Equality and health inequality impact assessment (EHIA)

Downloadable versions

Modular update to NICE manuals EQ-5D-5L value set: Evidence review document (downloadable version)

• Modular update: Equality and health inequality impact assessment (EHIA) (downloadable version)

Stakeholder organisations

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Closing date for comments: Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 5pm