Meet our mentors: Piyush Mahapatra

Piyush Mahapatra is a trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, Chief Innovation Officer at Open Medical, and mentor on the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme. Name: Piyush Mahapatra Occupation: Trauma and orthopaedic surgeon & Chief Innovation Officer at Open Medical “I have a passion for fixing things that are broken. It is what drove me to pursue aContinue reading “Meet our mentors: Piyush Mahapatra”

Innovation supports men’s mental health to promote a healthier population.   

Mensmindgp.com aims to support men with scientifically proven lifestyle change approaches for depression, anxiety, stress and burnout.  Dr Edward Rainbow is a GP and certified lifestyle medicine practitioner who joined the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme in 2023.   Founded in 2022, Mensmindgp.com aims to help men with mental health problems achieve long term sustainable change viaContinue reading “Innovation supports men’s mental health to promote a healthier population.   “

World Suicide Prevention Day 2023- “Creating Hope Through Action”

Sunday the 10th of September was World Suicide Prevention Day 2023, with “Creating Hope Through Action” as the theme, which serves as a powerful reminder that there is an alternative to suicide. Our actions, no matter how big or small, may provide hope to those who are struggling. World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) was established inContinue reading “World Suicide Prevention Day 2023- “Creating Hope Through Action””

Meet our mentors: Chris Whittle

Chris Whittle is an NHS doctor in Anaesthetics, Founder of Q Doctor and Chief Medical Officer at eConsult. As a cohort 1 clinical entrepreneur who had progressed successfully through the programme, Chris became a mentor to support the next generation of innovators. Name: Chris Whittle Occupation: Doctor, Founder of Q Doctor and Chief Medical OfficerContinue reading “Meet our mentors: Chris Whittle”

Our entrepreneurs: Martin Gossling

In our latest #OurEntrepreneurs profile we meet cohort 6 Clinical Entrepreneur Martin Gossling, Head of Commercial Innovation. Tell us a bit about yourself  I initially trained as a product designer in the early 1980’s which led me into a 30-year career in advanced materials and electronics, working for organisations such as Motorola. I then progressedContinue reading “Our entrepreneurs: Martin Gossling”

Our entrepreneurs: Manoj Kumar

In our latest #OurEntrepreneurs profile we meet cohort 7 Clinical Entrepreneur Manoj Kumar, Medical Registrar. Tell us a bit about yourself  I am the Founder and Director of Rathin Med Ltd, a company committed to bring inventive prototypes in digital health and diagnostic to the UK. I am also a medical registrar working in NorthContinue reading “Our entrepreneurs: Manoj Kumar”

Meet our mentors: Marcus Stow

Marcus Stow is an experienced nursing officer, clinical leader, and innovation adviser, who joined the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme as a mentor in 2019. Name: Marcus Stow, OBE, MStJ, RN Occupation: Nurse, clinical leader and innovation adviser. With 20 years’ experience within the Royal Air Force, Marcus has delivered 29 new and unique products intoContinue reading “Meet our mentors: Marcus Stow”

Our entrepreneurs: Michael Quinn

In our latest #OurEntrepreneurs profile we meet cohort 7 Clinical Entrepreneur Michael Quinn, Consultant. Tell us a bit about yourself  I am a Consultant in Nephrology and Acute Medicine, with experience as a Healthcare Informatician and previous Chief Clinical Information Officer. I am an NHS Digital Academy Graduate and have previously worked within the NHSContinue reading “Our entrepreneurs: Michael Quinn”

Our entrepreneurs: Seb Tucknott

In our latest #OurEntrepreneurs profile we meet cohort 7 Clinical Entrepreneur Seb Tucknott, Patient expert.  Tell us a bit about yourself  My first experience of healthcare was at the age of 21, when I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). After nine nights in hospital and many appointments, IContinue reading “Our entrepreneurs: Seb Tucknott”

Platform providing perinatal mental health support for mothers.   

PuffiN is a digital healthcare platform that provides evidence-based, personalised mental health support for women during the perinatal period and beyond. Valerie Cai is a trainee doctor and Royal College of Psychiatry’s Perinatal Student Lead, who joined the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme in 2023. Founded in 2022, Puffin is a women’s mental health platform thatContinue reading “Platform providing perinatal mental health support for mothers.   “