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
Aileen O'Hare (CF 2024) appeared on a special edition of The Pharmacists Are In podcast recorded around the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Congress 2026 and recently spoke at an Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK event.
By Aileen O'Hare, 2026
Stephen Watkins (CF 2024) spoke at the Specialist Eating Disorder Units (SEDU) Conference in Oxford about the role of specialist eating disorder units within the wider eating disorders system and gaps in the UK’s stepped care model.
By Stephen Watkins, 2026
We spoke to Ehinor Otaigbe MBE about how her Churchill Fellowship is shaping her work to support African women and children affected by domestic abuse. Drawing on her own experience, her work through Wonderfully Made Woman, and learning from organisations in Nigeria, Atlanta, and New York, Ehinor reflects on why children’s trauma must not be treated as an afterthought in domestic abuse support. She shares how her Fellowship is helping her shift conversations in the UK, working with faith and community leaders to support women and children to heal and move forward.
By Ehinor Otaigbe, 2026
Arabella Tresilian (CF 2024) shared learning from her Fellowship on culturally responsive conversations at the end of life with health and care professionals studying the Complexities of Supportive, Palliative and End of Life Care module at the University of the West of England and the Centre for Education & Research at Dorothy House.
By Arabella Tresilian, 2026
By Rebecca Payne, 2024
By Michael Utterson, 2025
Nicola Kalisperas (CF 2026) met Children’s Minister Josh MacAlister MP, Jo White MP, Department for Education representatives, and foster carer campaigner Rae Mortimer at the Houses of Parliament to discuss the needs of babies experiencing separation, loss, and transitions in care.
By Nicola Kalisperas, 2026
Anoo Bhalay (CF 2023) was featured in an article discussing the conversations that could help prevent suicide in the online magazine Asian Voice.
By Anoo Bhalay, 2026
Ananta Dave (CF 2019) received the Outstanding Achievement Award at the British Asian Women Awards 2026 and was interviewed for BBC Radio 4’s File on 4 Investigates: Medical Emergency.
By Ananta Dave, 2026
Through her Churchill Fellowship, Ruth Oshikanlu explored youth violence as a public health and trauma crisis, rather than simply a criminal justice issue. Travelling to the USA and Australia, she learned from police officers, nurses, teachers, psychologists, community healers, young people, families, and Indigenous Elders about what it takes to build trauma-responsive systems. She is now using this learning to develop a Trauma-Responsive Community Network in her local borough, bringing together those who work with children and young people to create safer, more connected support.
By Ruth Oshikanlu, 2026
