July 2025 Fellows' update: Sarah Yardley
Sarah Yardley presented a poster at the July 2025 Health Services Research UK Conference, sharing early findings from her Churchill Fellowship.
By Sarah Yardley, 17 July 2025
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Fellows' updates
The Churchill Fellowship is a national network of 3,800 inspiring individuals leading change in every area of society. Here is the latest news on how they are sharing their ideas and putting their insights into practice across the UK.
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July 2025 Fellows' update: Sarah Yardley
Sarah Yardley presented a poster at the July 2025 Health Services Research UK Conference, sharing early findings from her Churchill Fellowship.
By Sarah Yardley, 17 July 2025
July 2025 Fellows' update: Nina Smith
Nina Smith (CF 2023) was mentioned on BBC Breakfast in relation to the 3 Dads Walking campaign, which has led to suicide prevention being added to the curriculum in England.
By Nina Smith, 15 July 2025
July 2025 Fellows' update: Monica Lakhanpaul
Monica Lakanpaul is returning to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust after 13 years at Whittington Health and was featured on the BBC World Service Trust's HealthCheck podcast, discussing health inequalities.
By Monica Lakhanpaul, 14 July 2025
July 2025 Fellows' update: Caroline Leek
Caroline Leek (CF 2024) was invited by Macmillan Cancer Support to attend a workshop discussing cancer care and contributing to the development of the National Cancer Plan for England.
By Caroline Leek, 10 July 2025
July 2025 Fellows' update: Becky Rogerson
Becky Rogerson MBE has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Science from Durham University.
By Becky Rogerson, 9 July 2025
July 2025 Fellows' update: Robbie MacPherson
Robbie MacPherson has been selected as a 2025/26 Kennedy Scholar.
By Robbie MacPherson, 8 July 2025
July 2025 Fellows' update: Kathy Hall
Kathy Hall supported UK performances by visiting Kunqu Opera artist Chen Rui in May and returned to the stage herself in July at a Peking Opera singing session in Wimbledon.
By Kathy Hall, 7 July 2025
July 2025 Fellows' update: Angela Samata
Angela Samata (CF 2017) presented at the International European Federation of Art Therapy Conference in London, alongside Dr. Rose Ehemann and Dr. Nicole Ottiger.
By Angela Samata, 3 July 2025
July 2025 Fellows' update: Savannah Fishel
Savannah Fishel (CF 2023) has published a new Housing LIN Viewpoint, drawing on her Churchill Fellowship research into 54 communal housing models.
By Savannah Fishel, 2 July 2025
July 2025 Fellows' update: Savannah Fishel
Savannah Fishel (CF 2023) gave evidence to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Housing and Care for Older People, as part of their inquiry into Creating Intergenerational Communities.
By Savannah Fishel, 1 July 2025
July 2025 Fellows' update: Savannah Fishel
Savannah Fishel (CF 2023) gave evidence to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Housing and Care for Older People, as part of their inquiry into Creating Intergenerational Communities.
By Savannah Fishel, 1 July 2025