
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…

The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme is delighted to celebrate the launch of the new Prof & Doc Watercress Active skincare range, an innovation led by Cohort 1 NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Dr Kyle Stewart and the team at Watercress Research Ltd. This milestone follows more than a decade of scientific investigation into the clinically useful chemistry…

Anglia Ruskin University delivering the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme has been shortlisted for the 2026 HSJ Partnership Award: Best Educational Programme for the NHS Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is thrilled to share that the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme has been shortlisted for the 2026 HSJ Awards! Nominated in the category for ‘Best Educational Programme for…

Last month, Dr Tamsin Holland Brown, Paediatrician, Co-Clinical Lead on the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, and Founder of Hear Glue Ear, embarked on a remarkable journey to Malawi. Following initial work in the country, the team was awarded a Global Health Partnerships grant of over £100,000 to deliver ear and hearing care training across Malawi, with…

Blüm Health is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Breakthrough – North West & North Wales accolade at the The Spectator Economic Innovator of the Year Awards 2025. Blüm Health stood out among a competitive field of regional finalists for its cutting-edge work in digital health solutions. “As we continue to pioneer health-tech solutions…

Meet #OurEntrepreneurs. Today we welcome Anthony Singh, a Lead Clinical Pharmacist from Leicestershire. Tell us a bit about yourself I am a BMS-accredited Menopause Specialist and the Head Clinical Pharmacist for Northwest Leicestershire GP Federation. With a leadership portfolio spanning strategic service development, I pioneered the UK’s first pharmacist-led NHS Menopause Clinic and lead the…

What if choosing sustainable clinical products was as simple as checking a score? Clinical Entrepreneur Clare Nash has launched a website and beta tool called CritEcoCare, which aims to empower NHS teams and suppliers to assess the environmental impact of medical devices in minutes—driving greener decisions across healthcare. CritEcoCare is a pioneering digital tool designed…

Meet the Innovators Transforming Menopause Care Through Digital Innovation October 18th marks World Menopause Day, a global awareness initiative led by the International Menopause Society (IMS). Since its founding in 2009, this day has served to highlight the challenges women face during the menopause transition and celebrate progress in research, education, and care. This year’s…

A pilot of Ayla, a digital platform to let staff deliver NICE recommended Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) quickly and safely, has shown remarkable improvements in cognitive outcomes for care home residents living with dementia. The pilot saw a 47.8% improvement in overall cognitive function amongst the residents who participated in the CST sessions using the Ayla…

Muhammad Shahzad, a neurosurgery registrar in the UK, focuses on improving surgical efficiency through innovation. He developed the Combined-Action Micro-Bipolar Scissors (CAMBIS) to reduce instrument swapping during procedures, enhancing safety and cutting time. Shahzad aims to advance his innovation skills and engage with clinical stakeholders through the Clinical Entrepreneur Programme.