The Health And Wellbeing Trust
Who are we?
At the Health and Wellbeing Trust (HWT), we believe that true wellbeing comes from a balance of mind, body, and spirit. As a registered charity, our mission is to make integrative, evidence-based healthcare more accessible, equitable, and impactful for everyone.
We aim to provide services nationally across the UK and our head office is located in South West England (Bristol)
Our Services
Clinical Bursary Program
We offer financial support to those with life-changing illness to access Integrative Services through our vetted list of providers who are available nationally through digital offerings.
Educational Bursary Program
We offer financial support to Healthcare Professionals and Students seeking to learn more about Integrative Medicine through approved educational programs to ensure that cost is never a barrier to accessing life-changing education.
Community Projects
Initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes and promoting wellbeing at a local and national level. Our community projects work with all communities who have a desire to increase health and wellbeing.
What is Integrative Medicine
Integrative Medicine combines conventional, lifestyle, functional, and holistic approaches in a collaborative way to support overall health and wellbeing. It emphasises a respectful partnership between different medical and therapeutic disciplines.
This evidence-based approach focuses on treating the whole person rather than just addressing specific symptoms. It promotes wellness, resilience, and vitality while helping to restore balance, optimise health, and lower the risk of disease. A key aspect of Integrative Medicine is empowering individuals to take an active role in their wellbeing through self-care.
By offering a wider range of options, Integrative Medicine enhances choice for both patients and healthcare professionals. Patients feel more informed and in control of their health, while practitioners gain a deeper sense of purpose and are better equipped to provide comprehensive care. It does not replace conventional medical care but works alongside it, offering an integrative healthcare approach to enhance overall health outcomes.
As a whole-person model that considers mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, Integrative Medicine has the potential to become a key part of mainstream healthcare in the future—but it’s also something we can all embrace today.
Feedback from our service users
Until my stage 4 cancer diagnosis I had worked full time running my own small non for profit organisation and working as a freelancer. Due to my health situation I am now unable to work and am dependent on benefits to support me. I never imagined that this level of illness would happen to me in my 40s and was not prepared for the financial, emotional and physical implications of an advanced cancer diagnosis. I am extremely grateful for the NHS support I receive, but am very aware of other support that could really benefit my outcomes and quality of life and this bursary has enabled me to access mistletoe therapy consultation so that I can try this evidence based treatment at an affordable rate for my current economic situation. I am truly thankful for this support and the opportunity to access such a supportive expert to help me on my journey.
I am so grateful for this bursary which is enabling me to access mistletoe therapy which I feel is an important part of my secondary cancer treatment when faced with the limitations of standard care. It means I will be able to continue with this invaluable treatment for a longer period of time which therefore gives me a better quality of life.
Meet the team & our board members
Lucy Pedler
Chair
Lucy is an architect with 44 years of experience in the profession.
Her passion is protecting the earth and to this end, founded two companies focussing on sustainable construction.
She joined the Health and Wellbeing Trust as chair of trustees in March 2025.
Nikki Chatfield
Board Member
Nikki is an NHS GP and Integrative Doctor.
She believes that our bodies have an innate ability to heal, given the right conditions and the right support.
She joined the Health and Wellbeing Trust as a Trustee in 2023 to improve access to Integrative Health Services for those in need.
Ann Musty
Board Member
Information coming soon…
Claire Cohen
Charity Administrator
Lucy is an architect with 44 years of experience in the profession.
Her passion is protecting the earth and to this end, founded two companies focussing on sustainable construction.
She joined the Health and Wellbeing Trust as chair of trustees in March 2025.
Sam Hughes
IT & Digital Manager
Sam is an experienced freelance IT Manager in the healthcare and charity sector. He is responsible for the smooth running of our digital platforms and the safety of our information. Sam runs a variety of businesses in the Bristol area and has a desire for sharing the benefits of considering health care options outside of traditional routes.
Our Patron – Hayley Mills
Hayley Mills
Patron of Health and Wellbeing Trust
Actress and advocate Hayley Mills, who brings her voice and passion to our cause.
I am very proud to be a patron of the Health and Wellbeing Trust. I believe that a more integrated medical system is vital. People need and deserve medical freedom and choice with sensitive care from intuitive doctors, nurses and therapists.