Generation Medics mission is to inspire people from all backgrounds to raise their aspirations and find careers where they will thrive. Dr Hinnah Rafique, founder of Generation Medics, is a clinical doctor, who joined the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur programme in 2016. With a background in educational development, business, and innovation, Hinnah has a passion forContinue reading “Generation Medics is creating access to career development for all.”
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Macmillan launches new £3.5million Innovation Impact Investment Portfolio by investing in pioneering at-home neutropenic sepsis test, Neutrocheck®.
Macmillan Cancer Support, the leading UK cancer charity, has invested in Neutrocheck® – a portable device and accompanying app in development from 52 North Health – with the aim to help people with cancer test their risk of life-threatening neutropenic sepsis at home rather than having to be tested in an emergency at hospital. ThisContinue reading “Macmillan launches new £3.5million Innovation Impact Investment Portfolio by investing in pioneering at-home neutropenic sepsis test, Neutrocheck®.”
A new tool which increases patient safety by improving clarity and communication of important medical findings.
RADARR aims to provide a safety net for new and unsuspected diagnosis. Dr Pathak is a Consultant Radiologist, medical expert and founder who enrolled onto the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme in 2022. Launched in 2023, RADARR – Rapid Access to Diagnostics, Reports & Referrals facilitates communication of unexpected, critical or urgent findings by creating anContinue reading “A new tool which increases patient safety by improving clarity and communication of important medical findings.”
Racially inclusive ear biometrics for diagnostics and monitoring
EarSwitch is empowering new ways to control and connect with the world through in-ear biometric switch and sensor technology. Dr Nick Gompertz, founder of EarSwitch Ltd, is a GP who enrolled onto the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme in 2022. Founded in 2019, EarSwitch was originally designed to help address health inequalities by allowing people withContinue reading “Racially inclusive ear biometrics for diagnostics and monitoring”
Innovation aims to address prescription wastage and save resources for the NHS.
A simple screening question with the potential for massive reduction in medicines wastage with subsequent individualised care, environmental and cost saving benefits. Dr Deb Gompertz, is a complex Care GP, and the Clinical Lead for South Somerset Complex Care, who joined the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme in 2021. As a former Population Health Fellow herContinue reading “Innovation aims to address prescription wastage and save resources for the NHS.”
New-look ‘Cancer Companion’ app improving patient outcomes across the southwest
The award-winning cancer support app MySunrise has been given a full makeover, with major enhancements to its design, features and user experience. Originally Launched on 8th June 2018, and co-founded by NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Dr George Brighton, the app supports cancer patients and their families through every stage of their diagnosis and treatment pathway atContinue reading “New-look ‘Cancer Companion’ app improving patient outcomes across the southwest”
Partner profile: Oliver and Company
Oliver and Company have been an NHS CEP programme partner since 2018 and provide expertise on topics such as ‘Understanding and navigating the NHS’ and Leadership development Oliver & Company provides leadership development, bespoke facilitation of meetings or events to achieve specific aims and one-to-one executive coaching. We have the privilege of working right acrossContinue reading “Partner profile: Oliver and Company”
Innovation featured in the Department of International Trade’s digital health playbook.
MyRenalCare, a digital health solution created by Clinical Entrepreneur Programme participant Dr Nicholas Sangala could help revolutionise how chronic kidney disease is managed globally. MyRenalCare created by a Doctor at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is featured in the Department of International Trade’s new playbook of Top British digital health companies. The solution for chronicContinue reading “Innovation featured in the Department of International Trade’s digital health playbook.”
Our Entrepreneurs: Laura Poppitt
Last year we welcomed Venture Studio from Crisis as a programme partner. As part of this partnership, we invited four talented innovators and business owners from their Changing Lives Grant scheme to join the NHS CEP. Today we meet Laura Poppitt. Expressing how you feel through an image and passing it onto other people isContinue reading “Our Entrepreneurs: Laura Poppitt”
Innovation aims to reduce race-based health inequalities in pregnancy care
Gemma Poole, founder of The Essential Baby Company, is a registered midwife and award-winning college lecturer. Gemma joined cohort 6 of the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme in 2022 with her innovation ‘The Essential Baby Company’. Gemma is a lifelong advocate for vulnerable and underserved people, who has turned her frustration with ‘inadequate and exclusionary’ antenatalContinue reading “Innovation aims to reduce race-based health inequalities in pregnancy care”