Author: Charlotte Mercer
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Our Entrepreneurs: Ben Falk
Welcome to #OurEntrepreneurs, a series where we meet our innovators and uncover what inspired them to create change. Today, we’re delighted to introduce Ben Falk, joining us from Guys and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. Tell us a bit about yourself I joined the NHS back in 2003, straight out of university, with no real…
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The Big Pitch 2026: Celebrating Ten Years of Healthcare Innovation
On Monday 8th June 2026, the QEII Conference Centre in Westminster hosted The Big Pitch 2026, the tenth‑anniversary celebration of the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP) and the official welcome for Cohort 10. This year’s Big Pitch was our most ambitious yet, bringing together entrepreneurs, NHS leaders, industry partners, investors and collaborators from across the…
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Our Entrepreneurs: Leya Luhar
Welcome to #OurEntrepreneurs, a series where we meet our innovators and uncover what inspired them to create change. Today, we’re delighted to introduce Leya Luhar, joining us from Leicester. Tell us a bit about yourself I’m a Foundation Year 1 doctor from the University of Leicester with an MSc in Healthcare Management, and a real…
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Recognising Mental Health Awareness Week 2026
This week marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, an annual campaign led by the Mental Health Foundation to highlight the importance of looking after our mental wellbeing. Since 2001, Mental Health Awareness Week has grown into one of the most widely recognised public health campaigns in the UK, encouraging open conversations, reducing stigma,…
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NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme Recognised at the 2026 HSJ Partnership Awards
The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP), delivered by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), had the pleasure of attending the 2026 HSJ Partnership Awards last week, where we were shortlisted for ‘Best Educational Programme for the NHS’. Being recognised in this category is a proud moment for our team and reflects the programme’s ongoing impact in supporting…
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NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme and International Women’s Day 2026: Giving to Gain, Leading the Change
International Women’s Day 2026 calls us to action with two powerful themes: “Give to Gain” (International Women’s Day), a mindset rooted in collaboration and shared progress, and “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.” (National Women’s History Alliance, 2026) As a workforce development programme supporting diverse NHS professionals to improve patient care and health…
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International Women’s Day Spotlight: Dr Lucrezia Cester
International Women’s Day, observed globally on the 8th March, is a long‑standing awareness day dedicated to recognising the achievements of women and highlighting the inequalities that still shape their lives. Rooted in more than a century of activism, it serves as a reminder of the progress made and the continued need to champion gender equity…
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International Women’s Day Spotlight: Jenni Parker
International Women’s Day is a global observance held annually on March 8th to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and girls. The first official observance took place in 1911, and the day has since grown into a worldwide movement. Today, IWD is marked by events, campaigns, educational initiatives, and community gatherings…
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International Women’s Day Spotlight: Lauren Caulfield
International Women’s Day, marked globally on the 8th March, is a moment to recognise the collective momentum created by women who push boundaries, challenge norms, and reshape the systems around them. It highlights the power of persistence and the impact of women whose work drives progress in healthcare, innovation, and beyond. Today, we are pleased…
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International Women’s Day Spotlight: Dr Fin Williams
International Women’s Day, marked globally on the 8th March, is a chance to honour the women who lift communities, industries, and each other. It’s also a call to create environments where women and girls can access the support, resources, and opportunities they need to reach their full potential. Today, we are pleased to speak with…