Proof of Usefulness Report

Thalamos

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+382
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Thalamos is a high-utility verified HealthTech project with significant traction in the UK National Health Service (NHS), specifically digitizing Mental Health Act processes. Search results confirm it is used by over 99% of Mental Health Trusts for SOAD forms and has reduced critical waiting times from 7 days to 15 hours. However, the submission quality is extremely poor, featuring hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product'), inconsistent naming ('StarGale'), and vague audience definitions. The score reflects the project's proven real-world value and institutional adoption, heavily penalized for the low-quality submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+135
Audience Reach Impact+50
Technical Innovation+70
Evidence Of Traction+85
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+425
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+382

Project Details

Project URL
thalamos.co.uk
Description
Founded by Cousins Arden \u0026 Ross, Thalamos is a for-profit health tech start up and social enterprise creating digital enablers for Mental Healthcare. We are pioneering the Digital Mental Health Act with a mission to make access to Mental Healthcare swifter, simpler and safer. We improve outcomes in the assessment and treatment of Mental Ill-Health by creating software tools which support healthcare professionals.\n\nCurrently management and treatment of those with mental illness is a very drawn-out process managed by the passing around of paper forms. Thalamos has created a digital software solution, to support doctors and social workers in providing their patients with swifter, simpler and safer access to treatment for mental illness. One of our clients, the Care Quality Commission, has seen the average waiting time to access treatment reduce from 7 days to 15 hours using our flagship product, Thalamos Assess.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline