If you could reimagine the future of the NHS, what change will you make possible?
Join this 8-week challenge to explore new possibilities and build meaningful connections
Are you a student, an aspiring changemaker or keen to explore a career in healthcare?
🤝 1-to-1 Mentorship
🧠 Boost Your Career
📜 Earn a Certificate
🎤 Pitch to Local Leaders
🔗 Build Your Network
💷 Win £250
Thank you for your submissions! We are now in phase 2 of the competition.
Are you ready to take it to the next level?
Challenge Update 🚨
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You'll now be matched with a mentor
By 3 November, you will be matched with a mentor who best suits your project’s focus. Once assigned, your mentor will contact you directly on your registered email address to arrange a 30 minute call at a time that works for both of you.
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What do I expect from the call with my mentor?
During this call, you’ll have the opportunity to present your project, receive constructive feedback, and discuss any questions, ideas, or concerns you may have. This is a great chance to gain insights and guidance to help you take your project even further.
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Time for final submissions!
The portal to share your final projects will be open between 14 November and 30 November. Share your entries in a format of your choice and they will be reviewed by a panel of judges who will shortlist the top 7 entries for our finalist's showcase where everyone is invited!
Final Entry Submission
About the challenge
Who can participate?
We’re excited to invite you to take part in the Peaceful Health Programme, a new challenge for students who are curious about they can make a difference in healthcare within the community.
Aspiring changemakers (16+) from any discipline are welcome to participate. If you want to learn more about how the NHS works, or what a career in medicine, mental health, public health, or social care might look like you are encouraged to participate.
Work with students with interests across health and social care, get professional feedback, showcase your vision, and win a £250 prize!
The Main Task
We are re-imagining the NHS, one that is fit for the future - one that prioritises prevention, care in the community and health equity in every neighbourhood. As we build an NHS fit for the future, we want to address key challenges in our community. The main task is to find creative ways to respond to this challenge.
Pick one of the following themes to address a challenge being faced within its area:
Mental Health
Digital Literacy
Community and Belonging
How can we improve care and engagement in our communities for those who are under-served, digitally excluded or socially isolated?
The process
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Choose a theme you will respond to, and identify the issue you would like to address within the theme
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Plan a response - anything is acceptable from a report, video, poster campaign, or community engagement plan
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Identify your the key message and intended method of communication - submit this as your initial draft idea. The form to register your interest and share your idea is below.
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You will be matched with a mentor based on your initial idea who will be able to support you as you develop the outcome.
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Submit the final project.
Why join?
💷 Win £250 – Grab a cash prize for the most powerful and creative idea!
🤝 1-to-1 Mentorship – Get personal feedback from NHS professionals working in frontline roles.
🧠 Boost Your Career – The top 3 entrants will win a work experience opportunity. This is your chance to get an insight into how systems are innovated within healthcare.
📜 Earn a Certificate – Showcase your participation and skills on your CV and LinkedIn.
🎤 Pitch to Local Leaders – Present your ideas to NHS and community decision-makers.
🔗 Build Your Network – Connect with NHS teams, alumni, and future employers looking for passionate people like you.
Programme Timeline
19 October - Register your interest and submit initial ideas/drafts
1 November - Matched with a mentor for feedback
23 November - Final submission deadline
Early December - Shortlist announced
Mid December - Project Showcase & Awards Ceremony (prize announcement, best projects featured)
**Note - Initial submission deadline has now been extended by a week to 12 October 2025 after request from interested participants.
Frequently asked questions
About the challenge
Who can participate?
We’re excited to invite you to take part in the Peaceful Health Programme, a new challenge for students who are curious about they can make a difference in healthcare within the community.
Aspiring changemakers from any discipline are welcome to participate. If you want to learn more about how the NHS works, or what a career in medicine, mental health, public health, or social care might look like you are encouraged to participate.
Work with students with interests across health and social care, get professional feedback, showcase your vision, and win a £250 prize!
The Main Task
We are re-imagining the NHS, one that is fit for the future - one that prioritises prevention, care in the community and health equity in every neighbourhood. The main task is to find creative ways to respond to this challenge: How can we improve care and engagement in our communities especially for those who are under-served, digitally excluded or socially isolated?
As we build an NHS fit for the future, we want to address key challenges in our community.
Pick one of the follow themes to address a challenge being faced within its area:
Mental Health
Digital Literacy
Community and Belonging
The process
-
Choose a theme you will respond to, and identify the issue you would like to address within the theme
-
Plan a response - anything is acceptable from a report, video, poster campaign, or community engagement plan
-
Identify your the key message and intended method of communication - submit this as your initial draft idea. The form to register your interest and share your idea is below.
-
You will be matched with a mentor based on your initial idea who will be able to support you as you develop the outcome.
-
Submit the final project.
Why join?
💷 Win £250 – Grab a cash prize for the most powerful and creative idea!
🤝 1-to-1 Mentorship – Get personal feedback from NHS professionals working in frontline roles.
🧠 Boost Your Career – The top 3 entrants will win a work experience opportunity. This is your chance to get an insight into how systems within the NHS are run.
📜 Earn a Certificate – Showcase your participation and skills on your CV and LinkedIn.
🎤 Pitch to Local Leaders – Present your ideas to NHS and community decision-makers.
🔗 Build Your Network – Connect with NHS teams, alumni, and future employers looking for passionate people like you.
Programme Timeline
05 October - Register your interest and submit initial ideas/drafts
17 October - Matched with a mentor for feedback
Mid November - Final submission deadline
Late November - Shortlist announced
Early December - Digital Showcase & Awards Ceremony (prize announcement, best projects featured)