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
Fellows' updates May 2025 Fellows' update: Emily Jenkins
Emily Jenkins (CF 2020) attended a reception at Buckingham Palace hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla celebrating community based cancer support. Emily, Founder/Director of Move Dance Feel was there along with nine colleagues from the charity.
By Emily Jenkins, 2025
Fellows' updates May 2025 Fellows' update: Amara Nwosu
Amara Nwosu (CF 2020) recently presented his Churchill Fellowship research on digital health in palliative care at both St. Francis Hospice's 17th International Palliative Care Conference and Lancaster University.
By Amara Nwosu, 2025
Report Better support for patients in surgical care
By Charlotte Chamberlain, 2020
Fellows' updates May 2025 Fellows' update: Sarah Yardley
Sarah Yardley (CF 2023) delivered her first CRC Talk, hosted by the Palliative Approaches in Aging & Community Health network.
By Sarah Yardley, 2025
Fellows' updates May 2025 Fellows' update: Paul Ricci
Paul Ricci has joined UCL Public Policy as a Policy Fellow to continue work aligned with his Fellowship, identifying international interventions to protect young people from antisocial behaviour and violence.
By Paul Ricci, 2025
Fellows' updates May 2025 Fellows' update: Savannah Fishel
Savannah Fishel (CF 2023) appeared on Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Life Matters radio show to discuss her Churchill Fellowship on intergenerational housing and the social benefits of communal living.
By Savannah Fishel, 2025
Report Neighbourhood Networks: Building Community-Based Peer Support in Serious Illness and After
By Rekha Vijayshankar, 2024
Blogs & conversations From Wonder to Well-Being: Exploring the Power of Scent
What began as a creative experiment at Central Saint Martins has evolved into a wearable scent technology designed to support mental wellbeing. My Churchill Fellowship enabled me to explore how sensory fashion could be used to manage stress – learning that now underpins the development of Scent Bubble®, supported by NHS innovation partners and recently featured at London Fashion Week.
By Jenny Tillotson, 2025
Report Healing through connection
By Sophie Beech, 2023
