About us
Punch Consulting is an independent consultancy with expertise in health policy, stakeholder engagement and science communications. Founded in June 2010, the consultancy has since provided expertise to organisations across the UK and Europe.
Director: Dr Alexis Willett
Alexis is the Founding Director of Punch Consulting. She has over 15 years’ experience in health policy and science communications, supporting a wide range of organisations and issues. Prior to establishing the consultancy, Alexis worked in a number of health policy and science communications roles in the non-profit and public sectors, including: Breakthrough Breast Cancer, the Medical Research Council, Anglia Ruskin University, the Department of Health and Suffolk County Council. Alexis gained her PhD in biomedical science from the University of Cambridge, and has a broad publication record. She also writes popular science books.
"The judges felt there was a lot to like in this entry – its impressive scope of partnerships, good impact and strong research. It genuinely made a difference and is an amazing achievement that will shape the landscape of patient focused research."
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Industry recognised expertise...
Alexis is thrilled that her project with The Lullaby Trust, on securing a shared vision for sudden unexpected death in infancy, was presented with a 'Highly Commended' award at the 2018 Communiqué Awards. This groundbreaking, global project was acknowledged for its excellence in healthcare collaboration and partnership. The Communiqué Awards celebrate outstanding work in healthcare communications. A panel of over 100 industry experts and leaders take part in a rigorous judging process to identify winners that showcase the very best in healthcare communications. |
Associates
Where projects may benefit from additional expertise, Punch Consulting works with associates to deliver the best outcomes for the client. Current associates:
Associate: Dr Liam Drew
Liam is a science writer and former neurobiologist. He is a regular contributor to Nature Outlook, and has written for New Scientist, The Guardian, How It Works and Slate. Liam also recently published his first book - I, Mammal: The Story of What Makes Us Mammals - with Bloomsbury. Prior to writing, Liam spent 15 years working in academia. He got his PhD from University College London for studies of the molecular basis of touch and went on to post-doctoral positions at Columbia University, New York, and then UCL. Liam is the founding Director of the London subsidiary of NeuWrite, a network of working groups of scientists and writers interested in science communication.
Associate: Caroline Philpott
Caroline Philpott has over 16 years’ experience in developing and delivering public health campaigns and health promotion activities, with expertise in marketing, communications and partnerships. Most recently, Caroline was Senior Health Community Engagement Manager for Cancer Research UK - the world’s leading independent cancer research charity. Caroline was previously Health Promotion & Information Manager at Breakthrough Breast Cancer, the UK’s leading breast cancer charity, and worked in the NHS as Marketing and Service Development Manager for a North London stop smoking service. She started her started her career in private sector agencies.
Liam is a science writer and former neurobiologist. He is a regular contributor to Nature Outlook, and has written for New Scientist, The Guardian, How It Works and Slate. Liam also recently published his first book - I, Mammal: The Story of What Makes Us Mammals - with Bloomsbury. Prior to writing, Liam spent 15 years working in academia. He got his PhD from University College London for studies of the molecular basis of touch and went on to post-doctoral positions at Columbia University, New York, and then UCL. Liam is the founding Director of the London subsidiary of NeuWrite, a network of working groups of scientists and writers interested in science communication.
Associate: Caroline Philpott
Caroline Philpott has over 16 years’ experience in developing and delivering public health campaigns and health promotion activities, with expertise in marketing, communications and partnerships. Most recently, Caroline was Senior Health Community Engagement Manager for Cancer Research UK - the world’s leading independent cancer research charity. Caroline was previously Health Promotion & Information Manager at Breakthrough Breast Cancer, the UK’s leading breast cancer charity, and worked in the NHS as Marketing and Service Development Manager for a North London stop smoking service. She started her started her career in private sector agencies.
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