Chronic respiratory diseases impose substantial financial and societal burdens on pediatric populations, with cystic fibrosis (CF), non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB), primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), and asthma disproportionately affecting children’s health systems, families, and national economies. Emerging data reveal that families of children with CF face median monthly costs of £825 in the UK[1], while asthma […]
Low adherence causes frustration for health care professionals too!
Low patient adherence to respiratory treatments doesn’t just affect health outcomes—it deeply impacts the well-being of healthcare professionals (HCPs) who face daily challenges in managing these conditions. Research highlights how this issue fuels burnout, erodes job satisfaction, and creates cycles of frustration that ripple through care teams. Here’s what the evidence shows and how healthcare […]
Play as Essential Medicine:
Why Chronic Pediatric Care Needs Play-Centered Solutions For children managing chronic conditions—from diabetes to cystic fibrosis—healthcare isn’t just about treatments. It’s about sustaining quality of life through years of routines that can feel isolating, scary, or monotonous. Groundbreaking research from the University of Cambridge, published in partnership with Starlight, now underscores what we’ve seen firsthand […]
Building on Patient Involvement: A Focus on Cystic Fibrosis
Yesterday, I discussed the hidden power of Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in healthcare innovation, highlighting its potential to create win-win-win scenarios for patients, innovators, and healthcare providers. The core message was that involving patients meaningfully leads to better health outcomes, more effective products, and increased efficiency within the healthcare system. Now, let’s bring this […]
Benefits of Public Patient Involvement & Engagement
Last week I was invited to attend HETTNorth by NHS England as a Patient Representative and take part in a roundtable discussion. It was clear to me that Public Patient Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) in healthcare / innovation is often seen through different lenses by various stakeholders. I wondered if there is another way to […]
Thrilled to join the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Program: A New Chapter Begins
I’m excited to share some wonderful news with you all today. I have been accepted into the prestigious NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Program, an opportunity that marks a significant milestone in both my personal and professional journey. The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Program is renowned for its dedication to nurturing innovation within the healthcare sector, offering unparalleled […]
ISO 13485 Certification!
We wanted to share some exciting news with you all- we’ve just been certified with ISO 13485:2016! For those of you who may not know, this is an international standard for medical device quality management systems. Basically, it means we’ve gone through a rigorous evaluation process to ensure that our products and services meet the […]
Today is World Physio Day!
In 1996, 8 September was designated as World PT Day. The day marks the unity and solidarity of the global physiotherapy community. It is an opportunity to recognise the work that physiotherapists do for their patients and community. If you know a physiotherapist, why not buy them a coffee to celebrate! If you’d like more info about this special day you […]
Letting the MDR Genie out of the Bottle.
When you embark on a building a business or a new venture there are lots of new things to learn. It can be incredibly daunting when you start to realise the sheer volume of things you just don’t know. For example, if you’re a product person, you may not be comfortable with accounting and business […]
Can Games Make Your Life Better?
Will, founder and CEO of Playphysio certainly believes that they can. He remembers the daily arguments with his daughter over exactly what the respiratory physiotherapist had told her to do that week. His families daily routine of confusion over how many blows and the type of blows she’d done into her OPEP therapy device, are […]