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Public Engagement Survey: information for participants

What you need to know about being part of the Public Engagement Survey. 

• From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
• Published: 8 September 2025
• Last updated: 1 October 2026
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  1. 1 October 2026

     Updated to reflect changes in departmental ownership following the July 2026 machinery of government changes.

  2. 8 September 2025

     First published.

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The Public Engagement Survey is a continuous push to web survey of UK adults aged 16 and over. The survey is a main evidence source for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) by providing statistically representative national estimates of adult engagement with DCMS and BIST sectors.

This page contains guidance for households that are randomly selected to receive an invitation to participate in the survey.