Collaboration, Collaboration, Collaboration: Reflections from the Global Evidence Summit. By Sinéad Peare

Collaboration – it was the word on everyone’s lips at the Global Evidence Summit in Prague. With over 1,800 delegates and more than 2,000 abstracts submitted, the event was a vivid demonstration of what happens when knowledge, expertise, and diverse perspectives come together. Organized by Cochrane, the Guidelines International Network (GIN), and the Joanna Briggs […]

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TEDx NHS Forward: Stories of Innovation and Hope in Healthcare. By Sinéad Peare

Imagine the NHS as a tapestry, woven from millions of lives and stories, each thread carrying the weight of resilience, compassion, and a drive for innovation. At this year’s TEDx NHS Forward, the stage became a platform for voices that aren’t just imagining a better future—they’re actively shaping it. Each speaker shared ground-breaking ideas and […]

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Empowering India’s CHWs: Can Community-Engaged Supervision Bridge the Gap in Healthcare Access? By Jasmine Maringmei & Dr. Drishti Sharma

Marginalized communities in rural and urban India still face shortage of access to essential healthcare. However, silent guardians are watching over them: Community Health Workers (CHWs). CHWs are the backbone of India’s grassroots healthcare movement. But are we doing enough to empower them as healthcare leaders? While synonymous with Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in […]

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NHS Regional Clinical Leadership Fellow Blog Series: “A Journey of Growth and Impact as Clinical Leaders from a Pharmacist Fellow’s Lens”. By Aiysha Raoof & Onyinye Ndefo

Being a pharmacist in today’s healthcare landscape is both exciting and challenging. The demands and complexities faced by the NHS and the pharmacy workforce, necessitate robust, prominent, and active utilisation of clinical leaders to be addressed effectively. As experts at the forefront of optimising medications, pharmacists continuously seek to elevate their skills to make profound […]

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India’s tribal health? Do we have a roadmap for health equity? By Jasmine Maringmei

Globally, indigenous health has emerged as a critical frontier in public health. Countries like Australia, Brazil, Chile, and New Zealand with significant indigenous populations have led the way in aligning their national policies with international frameworks such as the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 2007 (UNDRIP) and the International Labor Organization’s […]

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The Transformative Power of Storytelling – Now, more than ever, we need clinicians’ stories. By Matthew Lewis, Sarah Smithson & Kari Mader

Historically linked[i] with practices of healing and alleviating distress, in recent years healthcare has increasingly embraced storytelling, acknowledging its vital role in addressing burnout, nurturing resilience, and driving behavior change. In the America, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy advocates for ‘story-based’ interventions for youth mental health;[ii] Atul Gawande, surgeon and researcher turned writer and storyteller, employs […]

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