BEN's Got Talent

‘BEN’s Got Talent’ is a campaign to tackle health inequalities by unleashing the entrepreneurial talent of people in Birmingham. The campaign is managed by NHS Birmingham East and North’s Social Entrepreneur in Residence, supported by the Young Foundation. We are currently looking for ideas from: nurses; doctors; commissioners; health managers and directors; community development workers; health workers and trainers; patients; residents; careers; entrepreneurs and innovators. In fact, anyone that has a great idea that positively improves health and wellbeing.

Submit an idea if you can identify:
• A problem, gap or an un-met need in healthcare
• An new and clever solution to improve a specific problem
• How your idea will create positive and lasting change to tackle health inequalities
• How your idea focuses on the goals and plans of NHS Birmingham East and North
• How your idea will make money and be sustainable
• How your idea can be delivered beyond Birmingham
• An individual or team with entrepreneurial flair , drive and passion

What we offer:
• Development capital – support and funding
• Strategic advice
• Profile, influence and sales
• Access to further investment and funding
• Opportunities to develop yourself as a social entrepreneur
 

For more information please see the attached short information sheet detailing the criteria for ideas or visit the recently launched blog - http://bensgottalent.wordpress.com/

Contact Eleanor Cappell
T: 0121 380 9019
E: eleanor.cappell@youngfoundation.org
W: www.youngfoundation.org/our-work/health