By Dr Rachael Grimaldi, CEO and Cofounder, CardMedic Dr Rachael Grimaldi, a practising anaesthetist, has witnessed first-hand the critical need for language support within the NHS. Following the CQC’s review of maternity services, she delves into the alarming normalisation of … Read More
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Paving the way for inclusive mental health support for neurodivergent people on World Mental Health DayÂ
It’s estimated that one in seven people (more than 15% of people in the UK) are neurodivergent. Neurodivergence includes a range of conditions, including attention deficit disorders, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia. For those who are neurodivergent, navigating a world primarily … Read More

Breaking down communication barriers: how technology improves health equityÂ
In healthcare, effective communication is not just a convenience. It can be a matter of life and death. Yet, for millions worldwide, communication barriers serve as formidable obstacles to accessing quality care. In fact, one in two individuals encounter communication … Read More

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust goes live with CardMedic to improve health equity
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is the latest large healthcare provider to go live with CardMedic, the innovative communication app that is helping the NHS improve health equity and access to care. The trust wide roll out to 7,500 staff … Read More

CardMedic is now available across maternity and neonatal services in Nottinghamshire
Huge news! Nottinghamshire Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) is now live with CardMedic. We are beyond delighted to be working with the team at Nottinghamshire ICB to roll out the app across the county and narrow the gap on … Read More

Why we’re not relying on generative AI to improve patient communication – for now
As a company whose primary business is clinical content creation, you might think we’re worried about the advent of generative AI in healthcare. We’re not – in fact, we’re cautiously excited about its possibilities. Let us explain why. In healthcare, … Read More

Collaborating to tackle health inequities at the Royal Society of Medicine
We’ve started the year with a bang! Our Co-Founder and Chief Executive Rachael Grimaldi went to the Royal Society of Medicine‘s #TacklingInequalities event last week, and it was inspiring to see a room filled with people who want to make a difference. She shared … Read More

Breaking down communication barriers in healthcare – There’s an app for that!
When we were first developing CardMedic, we were fortunate to receive support from some incredible people to help us create our content. One of those people was Alix Lewer, CEO of Include, a charity dedicated to increasing awareness and improving … Read More

Breaking down language barriers in healthcare: a conversation with CardMedic’s Clinical Content Lead
Around 1 in 10 people in the UK don’t speak English as their first language. Research by Healthwatch found that people who experience language barriers face problems at all points of their healthcare journey. Miscommunication between patients and healthcare workers … Read More

BlĂĽm Health and CardMedic collaborate to develop a communication solution purpose-built for the NHSÂ
We’re thrilled to announce that CardMedic is partnering with software engineering and design company BlĂĽm! BlĂĽm specialises in software development and deployment, and supports pioneering companies with building high-quality, patient-centric digital health solutions that are readymade for healthcare and the … Read More