Health and wellbeing

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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

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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

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

Fellows' updates February 2025 Fellows' update: Alison O'Connor

Alison O'Connor (CF 2016) hosted the webinar Creative Approaches to Recovery and Repair After Moral Injury: Life Story Theatre and Collective Narratives at the International Centre for Moral Injury.

By Alison O'Connor, 2025

Blogs & conversations Pioneering Wellness in the UK

My Churchill Fellowship in 1987 took me to the USA, where I explored the growing field of exercise and health science, learning from pioneers like Kenneth Cooper. Inspired by what I saw, I introduced the UK’s first Wellness programme at Bristol University and helped launch a master’s in Exercise and Health Science. I’m proud to have played a part in the development of Wellness in the UK, and my work continues with the Foundation for Leadership through Sport, bringing leadership development to sport, business, and beyond.

By Robert Reeves, 2025

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