WHIS Communities A Global Network for Health, Wellbeing, and Innovation
For over a decade, WHIS has been at the forefront of healthcare innovation—pioneering new models of care, connecting changemakers around the world, and sharing insights that improve health outcomes. From our first event in Cumbria, which reached over 20 million impressions on Twitter/X, to international collaborations and learning journeys, we’ve been exploring what works—and now it’s time to bring that knowledge to local communities.
In 2020, we launched the Global Social Prescribing Alliance, a groundbreaking initiative to connect healthcare, community, and social innovation. A year later, in 2021, the UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care formally launched the Alliance with the WHO and international partners, cementing its global impact. Since then, WHIS has represented health innovation at High-Level Political Forums including Davos, the UN, Brussels, COP28 and Westminster, learning, sharing, and shaping healthcare policy worldwide.
WHIS Communities is our next step: a global network empowering people to take charge of their own health and wellbeing. By connecting innovators, clinicians, policymakers, investors, startups, and patient advocates, we aim to build trust, foster collaboration, and deliver health for all.
“Health innovation is not just about technology or medicine it’s about empowering communities to thrive. WHIS Communities is our way of putting that vision into action.” – Gareth Presch, Founder
Why WHIS Communities Matters
- Connect: Join groups aligned with your interests—Digital Health, Social Prescribing, Startups, Investment, and more.
- Share & Learn: Exchange insights, ideas, and success stories with peers and collaborators.
- Collaborate: Work together to develop practical solutions and scale innovations locally and globally.
- Stay Informed: Explore the WHIS Blog for thought leadership and real-world examples of healthcare innovation.
Our Communities
- Digital Health (AI & Tech) – Emerging technologies, AI, and data-driven healthcare
- Social Prescribing & Holistic Health – Community wellbeing, prevention, lifestyle medicine
- Startups & Innovators – New ideas, collaboration, and scaling innovation
- Investors & Funding Partners – Investment opportunities and partnerships
- Healthcare Providers & Clinicians – Care delivery, innovation, and best practices
- Policy & Government – Health policy, regulation, and public health strategy
- Patient Advocacy & Community Groups – Championing patient voices and equity
- Research & Academia – Evidence-based insights, research, and clinical innovation
- Wellbeing & Lifestyle Innovation – Mental health, nutrition, prevention, workplace wellbeing
- Global Health & Sustainability – Planetary health, climate and health, SDG-aligned initiatives
Niche Focus Groups: Health Data & Cybersecurity · MedTech & Wearables · Pharma & Biotech Innovation · Health Policy & Regulation
Get Started
Introduce yourself, share your projects, and join conversations that matter to you. Invite colleagues and collaborators to join and help shape the future of health and wellbeing.
Community Guidelines: We are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and constructive environment. Please be kind, mindful, and professional—so that WHIS Communities remains welcoming and valuable for everyone.
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