Health and wellbeing
About this theme
This theme covers all aspects of physical and mental health and their research and protection. It is one of the eight universal themes which form our grantmaking framework and allow us to address every aspect of society. Fellows’ stories
Blogs & conversations Empowering veterans and building stronger communities
Through my Churchill Fellowship, I explored how to develop sustainable mental health support for veterans and emergency responders. Since then, I’ve grown Veterans at Ease from an idea into a thriving charity, now supporting over 500 individuals with free, bespoke psychotherapy. We’re continuing to expand, training new therapists from the armed forces and emergency services communities and working with partners to provide holistic support for those facing trauma and mental health challenges.
By Garreth Murrell, 2025
Fellows' updates March 2025 Fellows' update: Tim Woodhouse
Tim Woodhouse (CF 2021) was a guest on the Resolute: Zero Tolerance For Domestic Abuse podcast, where he discussed the findings of his Churchill Fellowship report.
By Tim Woodhouse, 2025
Blogs & conversations Why community matters for disability inclusion
In a UK study, 61% of disabled people were found to be chronically lonely, with loneliness amongst young disabled people reaching almost 70%. As Emily Hyland explains, behind these figures are real people experiencing consequences which extend far beyond just a feeling of loneliness.
By Emily Hyland, 2025
Report Community-based palliative care: Insights from Taiwan
By Rebecca Salama, 2024
Report Children's palliative care provision
By Helena Dunbar, 2020
Fellows' updates March 2025 Fellows' update: Monica Lakhanpaul
Monica Lakhanpaul recently spoke at the Healthy Development Adelaide and Flinders University international seminar in Australia. Her presentation, Hear Us, See Us, focused on children and families living in temporary accommodation and homelessness.
By Monica Lakhanpaul, 2025
Fellows' updates March 2025 Fellows' update: Leanne Pero
Leanne Pero has been included on The Independent Women 2025 – The Influence List, marking International Women’s Day.
By Leanne Pero, 2025
Fellows' updates March 2025 Fellows' update: Rebecca Payne
Rebecca Payne has published a piece in the EURIPA Grapevine newsletter reflecting on her Churchill Fellowship research into the use of technology in rural healthcare in Australia and Alaska.
By Rebecca Payne, 2025
Fellows' updates March 2025 Fellows' update: Savannah Fishel
Savannah Fishel (CF 2023) spoke at the Generations Working Together event, sharing insights from her Churchill Fellowship on intergenerational housing and its role in reducing loneliness, bridging generational divides, and creating more inclusive communities.
By Savannah Fishel, 2025