Promoting lifelong health

Promoting lifelong health

In this programme, we are seeking applications on any topic dedicated to supporting individuals living with long-term health conditions through community-based interventions or healthcare services. You can find out more in this programme brief.

Applications are currently closed. We will re-open on 2 September 2025. You can sign up for application alerts at the bottom of this page.

Tamsin Longley (CF 2018) researched interventions for those experiencing cancer related cognitive impairment. Download 'Tamsin Longley blog'

Who should apply?

Our focus encompasses social determinants* and factors influencing health equity* for all. We welcome initiatives from across the UK that:

  • Address any stage of the lifespan from conception to the end of life
  • Align with primary, secondary, or tertiary prevention approaches**

We encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds, including:

  • Individuals with firsthand experience of long-term health conditions
  • Community-based organisers
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Urban planners
  • Policymakers
  • Others whose work supports long-term health

*Social determinants and health equity as defined by the WHO.
**Three pillars of prevention.

Examples of previous Fellowships

Fellows awarded in previous years have carried out projects in this area. Fellows awarded in previous years have carried out projects in this area. Watch Amara Nwosu’s short Changemaker video below, sharing insights from his Fellowship. You can also explore impact stories on Our Impact page.

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This programme is offered in partnership with the Health Foundation. Download 'The Health Foundation logo'

Read this blog by Advisory Council members Andrew Rowland and Joanne Bosanquet MBE, where they outline their vision for the new programme and discuss the range of projects they hope to encourage.

Tamsin Longley (CF 2018) researched interventions for those experiencing cancer related cognitive impairment. Download 'Tamsin Longley blog'

Who should apply?

Our focus encompasses social determinants* and factors influencing health equity* for all. We welcome initiatives from across the UK that:

  • Address any stage of the lifespan from conception to the end of life
  • Align with primary, secondary, or tertiary prevention approaches**

We encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds, including:

  • Individuals with firsthand experience of long-term health conditions
  • Community-based organisers
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Urban planners
  • Policymakers
  • Others whose work supports long-term health

*Social determinants and health equity as defined by the WHO.
**Three pillars of prevention.

Examples of previous Fellowships

Fellows awarded in previous years have carried out projects in this area. Fellows awarded in previous years have carried out projects in this area. Watch Amara Nwosu’s short Changemaker video below, sharing insights from his Fellowship. You can also explore impact stories on Our Impact page.

Video Thumbnail
This programme is offered in partnership with the Health Foundation. Download 'The Health Foundation logo'

Read this blog by Advisory Council members Andrew Rowland and Joanne Bosanquet MBE, where they outline their vision for the new programme and discuss the range of projects they hope to encourage.

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