Every year on World Suicide Prevention Day , we’re reminded of the urgent and ongoing need to care for one another, to check in, to reach...

I’ve never had what you’d call a “typical” mind. I’m neurodivergent and dyslexic, and my children are proudly “neuro spicy” too — ADHD...

We’re living in what pundits call a permacrisis or polycrisis —an endless chain of emergencies. Climate change, wars, collapsing mental...

Mergers and acquisitions are often seen as smart business moves — a way to grow, save money, or bring in new ideas. But behind every deal...

Make it as simple as possible—but not simpler On 26 August 2025 , the UK’s Safeguarding Minister admitted something many frontline...

On 13th August, Rob, Tim, Paul, Mark and his partner and El & her family took part in our twice-yearly Environmental Day—a chance to step...

We’re pleased to share that Akumen has joined Tech4Good South West , a growing network of organisations using technology to support...

As the NHS rolls out its ambitious 10-Year Plan, leaders are being asked to deliver more—with no promise of more people. The pressure is...

Have you ever stopped to wonder why we say things like “I’m just a cog in the machine” or “we’re on the front lines”? These aren’t just...

Last week’s CIPD Festival of Work at London Excel was a powerful reminder of how fast the world of work is evolving — and how vital it...

Mark Towers, Akumen's Lead Language Analyst, shares with us the significance of language in the work we do behind the scenes . Mark...

At Akumen, we understand that a truly successful workplace prioritises both business performance and employee wellbeing. This is why we...

Akumen's Head of Mental Health and Psychotherapist, Suzanne Bailey shares her thoughts on the topic of this year’s mental health...

In the fight against one of the UK’s most pressing mental health crises, two very different paths are emerging—and they’re both leading...

Most organisations dream of building high-performing teams, yet many fall short because they overlook a vital component: psychological...

Akumen were proud to have had a place in this panel discussion at the Health Innovation West of England Conference 2024. Chaired by Shane...

Recent news about the abolishment of NHS England has sparked a range of reactions. At Akumen we think that it is essential more so now...

Join us in our cliffside discussion about the benefits and challenges around the use of AI in healthcare. We will be presenting our...

On February 11th Akumen hosted our first ever networking event for local charities and not for profit organisations in Cornwall and...

On Monday 10th February the team gathered together in a field in-between Bude and Camelford and planted 150 trees to offset some of our...