Tag: mental health
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BreathTec Wins Sustainability Award at European Respiratory Congress
BreathTec, an innovative digital self-management programme for people living with respiratory conditions, has been recognised internationally for its contribution to sustainable healthcare. The solution recently won the Abstract for Sustainability Award at the prestigious European Respiratory Society Congress 2025, highlighting its potential to transform respiratory care while reducing healthcare system pressures. About BreathTec BreathTec is…
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Our Entrepreneurs: Laura Spence
Laura Spence, a midwife with 15 years’ experience, founded NeuroNatal® to support neurodivergent parents facing higher perinatal mental health risks. Through the Brains in Bloom project, she provides tailored education and training to improve maternity care. Laura aims to enhance accessibility and secure NHS partnerships while publishing her insights on ADHD and perinatal care.
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Our Entrepreneurs: Dr Shevonne Matheiken
In our latest #OurEntrepreneurs profile we meet cohort 8 Clinical Entrepreneur Dr Shevonne Matheiken, Specialty Registrar and resident doctor in Old Age Psychiatry. Tell us a bit about yourself I am an international medical graduate from India and have worked in Psychiatry (NHS) in the East of England since 2013. Aside from my clinical work…
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Breaking Barriers in Mental Health: A Case Study from Dr Julian.
We are pleased to announce a joint case study produced in partnership with the Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS). The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme are proud to be working with the Health Innovation Network across the UK. Dr Julian Nesbitt is the founder of Dr-Julian, a platform that provides tele and virtual health solutions…
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Our Entrepreneurs: Marta Chmielowska
In our latest #OurEntrepreneurs profile we meet cohort 8 Clinical Entrepreneur Marta Chmielowska, Mental Health Researcher. Tell us a bit about yourself As a mental health researcher at NELFT and PhD candidate at UCL, I am dedicated to developing interventions that promote compassionate and respectful practices within mental health services. My goal is to improve…
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Our Entrepreneurs: Linda Miller
In our latest #OurEntrepreneurs profile we meet cohort 7 Clinical Entrepreneur Linda Miler, GP, medical educator, coach, facilitator and researcher in the Medical Humanities. Tell us a bit about yourself I have served as an NHS doctor for 32 years and as an inner-city portfolio GP for 28 years. I teach at 3 Medical schools…
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Empowering Change: A Nurse’s Journey as an Innovation Champion within the NHS
Henrietta Mbeah-Bankas, a seasoned NHS leader, weaves innovation and education into her mission to enhance patient experiences. Henrietta Mbeah-Bankas is a head of portfolio at NHS England who enrolled onto the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme in 2018. With 20 years of NHS experience, Henrietta initially trained as a Mental Health Nurse before transitioning to project…
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A Clinical Entrepreneur pioneers groundbreaking solutions for the NHS.
Dr Alastair Darwood is an innovator focused on developing novel technologies to solve challenges within healthcare. Dr Alastair Darwood is a Doctor, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Skarper and Founder of Inspired Ventilation Ltd, who joined the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme in 2019. As a medical device innovator, Alastair focuses on early-stage translation and…
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World Mental Health Day 2023- ‘Mental health is a universal human right’.
Tuesday the 10th of October is World Mental Health Day. The theme for 2023, set by the World Foundation of Mental Health, is ‘Mental health is a universal human right’. This day is about raising awareness of mental health and driving positive change for everyone’s mental health. It’s also a chance to talk about mental…
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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 via…