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Seeing the Unseen: How E.ON UK’s ‘OffCentre’ Sparks Empathy — and Unlocks Opportunity 
Business, Health Kevin Wilson 8/22/25 Business, Health Kevin Wilson 8/22/25

Seeing the Unseen: How E.ON UK’s ‘OffCentre’ Sparks Empathy — and Unlocks Opportunity 

Imagine stepping into someone else’s shoes so that you not only try to feel their challenges – but begin to understand how those unseen barriers shape opportunity. That’s exactly what E.ON’s The OffCentre experience achieves, and why we at The Purpose Coalition couldn’t be more inspired.  

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Health Kevin Wilson 7/21/25 Health Kevin Wilson 7/21/25

Valuing differences enhances innovation

When you look at me I suspect you see someone who has every possibility open to them on life.

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Health Kevin Wilson 7/21/25 Health Kevin Wilson 7/21/25

NES - A 10 Year Journey

NES Healthcare is a fine example of how a company needs to explore the limits of its comfort zone in order to develop and to prosper. 

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Breaking Down Barriers - A Teesside Student’s Views on NHS Careers
Health, Education Kevin Wilson 6/20/25 Health, Education Kevin Wilson 6/20/25

Breaking Down Barriers - A Teesside Student’s Views on NHS Careers

I’m a digital student at Teesside University, and through the Purpose Lab Student Ambassador Scheme, I’ve had the opportunity to join powerful conversations about how employers can support inclusion and create real career access.

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Health, Business, Education Kevin Wilson 6/9/25 Health, Business, Education Kevin Wilson 6/9/25

Loneliness Awareness Week: How purpose-led organisations are shaping a better-connected society

Loneliness is more than just a personal challenge - it's a wider economic and social problem that demands large scale solutions, including in the workplace.

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From Teesside to Tech in the NHS - My Journey Through Purpose Lab
Education, Health Kevin Wilson 6/9/25 Education, Health Kevin Wilson 6/9/25

From Teesside to Tech in the NHS - My Journey Through Purpose Lab

Tech careers in the NHS; I didn’t believe it—until Purpose Lab made it real for me!

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Health, Education Kevin Wilson 6/6/25 Health, Education Kevin Wilson 6/6/25

The lowdown on a career supporting mental health – Purpose Lab Ambassadors meet Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

A career supporting one of the biggest mental health trusts in the country was the focus of the latest session to bring together Purpose Lab Ambassadors with Purpose Coalition partners to bridge the divide between education and work.

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The Purpose Lab is driving social impact through collaboration
Business, Education, Health Kevin Wilson 5/12/25 Business, Education, Health Kevin Wilson 5/12/25

The Purpose Lab is driving social impact through collaboration

In an era where organisations are expected to do more than generate profit, the Purpose Lab offers a powerful framework for businesses, universities, and colleges to collaborate on creating real-world social impact.

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EMS Healthcare Celebrates 25 Years of Impact with Launch of Social Impact Report at the Houses of Parliament
Health Kevin Wilson 5/1/25 Health Kevin Wilson 5/1/25

EMS Healthcare Celebrates 25 Years of Impact with Launch of Social Impact Report at the Houses of Parliament

EMS Healthcare has officially launched its first-ever Social Impact Report at the Houses of Parliament, celebrating 25 years at the forefront of delivering innovative mobile medical solutions.

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Health Kevin Wilson 4/29/25 Health Kevin Wilson 4/29/25

How one NHS Trust is working with students to develop a workforce fit for the future

Our Purpose Lab student ambassadors recently heard directly from the NHS Trust ranked the top Trust in England in 2024 about the opportunities it offers.

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Purpose Coalition Award winners walk the walk on social mobility
Business, Education, Health, Politics Kevin Wilson 3/25/25 Business, Education, Health, Politics Kevin Wilson 3/25/25

Purpose Coalition Award winners walk the walk on social mobility

Individuals and organisations across the country were honoured at the Breaking Down Barriers Awards 2025, sponsored by Southeastern Railway, which took place in Parliament today.

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Rt Hon Anne Milton Launches ground-breaking Social Impact Report at Kent & Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
Health Kevin Wilson 3/4/25 Health Kevin Wilson 3/4/25

Rt Hon Anne Milton Launches ground-breaking Social Impact Report at Kent & Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

The report, developed in partnership with The Purpose Coalition, maps out KMPT’s activities against the Purpose Goals, which set out the key barriers to opportunity and help organisations assess their social impact on patients, staff, and the wider community.

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Politics, Business, Education, Health Kevin Wilson 2/28/25 Politics, Business, Education, Health Kevin Wilson 2/28/25

Time for social mobility champions to shine as Breaking Down Barriers Awards shortlist is published 

Nominees for the Breaking down Barriers Awards 2025 have been revealed in advance of a ceremony in Parliament on Monday 24 March which will announce the final winners.

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Minister and local MP, Jess Phillips, visits Anchor’s Madeleine House care home
Health Kevin Wilson 2/11/25 Health Kevin Wilson 2/11/25

Minister and local MP, Jess Phillips, visits Anchor’s Madeleine House care home

The dedicated service, friendly environment, and excellent facilities, enables residents to live a full, rich, and meaningful life in the company of supportive, like-minded people.

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Minister and local MP visits Anchor’s Silk Court care home
Health Kevin Wilson 2/6/25 Health Kevin Wilson 2/6/25

Minister and local MP visits Anchor’s Silk Court care home

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life and the MP visited to see how the organisation is delivering care for its residents.

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The Purpose Coalition in 2024: a year of progress and partnerships
Business, Education, Health Kevin Wilson 12/30/24 Business, Education, Health Kevin Wilson 12/30/24

The Purpose Coalition in 2024: a year of progress and partnerships

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s a great time to reflect on what’s been an incredible year for the Purpose Coalition.

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Sally Jameson MP visits Ramsay UK’s Park Hill Hospital to see partnership working for better health outcomes in action
Health Kevin Wilson 12/10/24 Health Kevin Wilson 12/10/24

Sally Jameson MP visits Ramsay UK’s Park Hill Hospital to see partnership working for better health outcomes in action

Park Hill Hospital is one of South Yorkshire’s leading independent healthcare providers, with an excellent reputation for high quality healthcare.

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Optegra’s state of the art treatments reduce NHS waiting lists and restore patients’ vision
Health Kevin Wilson 11/25/24 Health Kevin Wilson 11/25/24

Optegra’s state of the art treatments reduce NHS waiting lists and restore patients’ vision

Zöe was elected on a pledge to improve local healthcare services, and the visit provided an opportunity to tour the clinic and meet patients, colleagues, and even to observe a cataract surgery procedure.

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Later life is for living: How can more homes for our ageing population benefit us all?
Health Kevin Wilson 11/20/24 Health Kevin Wilson 11/20/24

Later life is for living: How can more homes for our ageing population benefit us all?

We all know that we are ageing as a nation. In the last 40 years, the number of people aged sixty-five and over has increased by over 3.5 million, an increase of 52%. Today, those aged sixty-five and over make up 18% of the population, and this has huge implications for us all.

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It’s time to break the silence around periods
Business, Health, Education Kevin Wilson 11/15/24 Business, Health, Education Kevin Wilson 11/15/24

It’s time to break the silence around periods

Some issues are so ingrained in society that it is not apparent they are issues at all, despite affecting a significant proportion of the population. One such issue is the lack of comprehensive menstruation awareness in the workplace.

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