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Generation Medics is creating access to career development for all.
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 for…
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Innovation programme supports over 1000 healthcare entrepreneurs.
The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme take on one of its largest cohorts following its latest round of applications. The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme was founded in 2016 and has become the world’s largest entrepreneurial training programme in healthcare, helping to transform patient care across the NHS. Open to all NHS staff, the programme aims to nurture healthcare…
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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. This…
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Venture Studio release impact report
Venture Studio from Crisis invests in, builds and scales ventures that will accelerate the end of homelessness. In the past year it has directly impacted people experiencing homelessness through its grant programme, and has invested in startups that are providing decent, affordable housing to those most in need. The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme are proud to partner with Venture Studio from Crisis in…
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Our Entrepreneurs: Maame Esi Dekyewa Yankah
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 Maame Esi Dekyewa Yankah. Name: Maame Esi Dekyewa Yankah – Venture Studio from Crisis Entrepreneur Occupation:…
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NHS Innovation Service
Introducing the NHS Innovation Service – making it easier to get new innovations to patients faster By Matt Whitty, chief executive of the Accelerated Access Collaborative and director of innovation, research and life sciences at NHS England The NHS has a rich history of world-leading innovations, breakthroughs and resilience, and our experience of the pandemic…
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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 with…
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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, Deputy Honorary Secretary at the British Geriatrics Society and Cohort 6 Clinical Entrepreneur. As a former Population Health Fellow her focus is person centred care,…
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Meet our mentors: Simon Baker
Simon Baker is an IBM Business Technology consultant with 37 years’ experience within the IT Industry, with a Diploma in Strategic Market Management. Simon’s experience means he is able to bridge the gap between technology and business, to bring a wealth of experience from having worked with multiple start-ups, customer and business partners. Why did you choose to become…
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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 at…