Tag: NHSCEP
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Our Entrepreneurs: Dr Syeda Insha Hussaini
Welcome to #OurEntrepreneurs, a series where we meet our innovators and uncover what inspired them to create change. Today, we’re delighted to introduce Dr Syeda Insha Hussaini, joining us from Cambridgeshire. Tell us a bit about yourself I am a UK-trained GP with a Specialist Interest in Women’s Health, Medical Educator, NHS Clinical Entrepreneur and…
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The Big Pitch 2026: Celebrating Ten Years of Healthcare Innovation
On Monday 8th June 2026, the QEII Conference Centre in Westminster hosted The Big Pitch 2026, the tenth‑anniversary celebration of the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP) and the official welcome for Cohort 10. This year’s Big Pitch was our most ambitious yet, bringing together entrepreneurs, NHS leaders, industry partners, investors and collaborators from across the…
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Our Entrepreneurs: Leya Luhar
Welcome to #OurEntrepreneurs, a series where we meet our innovators and uncover what inspired them to create change. Today, we’re delighted to introduce Leya Luhar, joining us from Leicester. Tell us a bit about yourself I’m a Foundation Year 1 doctor from the University of Leicester with an MSc in Healthcare Management, and a real…
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Recognising Mental Health Awareness Week 2026
This week marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, an annual campaign led by the Mental Health Foundation to highlight the importance of looking after our mental wellbeing. Since 2001, Mental Health Awareness Week has grown into one of the most widely recognised public health campaigns in the UK, encouraging open conversations, reducing stigma,…
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NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme Recognised at the 2026 HSJ Partnership Awards
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…
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International Women’s Day Spotlight: Dr Lucrezia Cester
International Women’s Day, observed globally on the 8th March, is a long‑standing awareness day dedicated to recognising the achievements of women and highlighting the inequalities that still shape their lives. Rooted in more than a century of activism, it serves as a reminder of the progress made and the continued need to champion gender equity…
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International Women’s Day Spotlight: Lauren Caulfield
International Women’s Day, marked globally on the 8th March, is a moment to recognise the collective momentum created by women who push boundaries, challenge norms, and reshape the systems around them. It highlights the power of persistence and the impact of women whose work drives progress in healthcare, innovation, and beyond. Today, we are pleased…
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International Women’s Day Spotlight: Dr Fin Williams
International Women’s Day, marked globally on the 8th March, is a chance to honour the women who lift communities, industries, and each other. It’s also a call to create environments where women and girls can access the support, resources, and opportunities they need to reach their full potential. Today, we are pleased to speak with…
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NHS CEP Celebrates the Launch of Prof & Doc Watercress Active Skincare!
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…
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Mantra Systems Announced as Programme Partner for the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme
The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (NHS CEP) is delighted to announce Mantra Systems Limited as an official Programme Partner, recognising their long-standing commitment to supporting clinical entrepreneurs navigating the medical device and digital health landscape. Mantra Systems was founded by CEO Dr Paul Hercock, himself a former NHS Clinical Entrepreneur, following his own innovation journey…